Novartis delivers double-digit sales growth and core margin expansion in Q1; FY 2024 guidance raised
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LRQ1 net sales grew +11% (cc1, +10% USD) with core operating income up +22% (cc, +16% USD) Key growth drivers continued strong sales momentum including Entresto (+36% cc), Cosentyx (+25% cc), Kesimpta (+66% cc), Kisqali (+54% cc), Pluvicto (+47% cc) and Leqvio (+139% cc)Core operating income margin 38.4%, +340 basis points (cc), mainly driven by higher net salesOperating income grew +39% (cc, +29% USD) and net income grew +37% (cc, +25% USD), mainly driven