Previous Close | 76.42 |
Open | 77.00 |
Bid | 77.02 x 1900 |
Ask | 77.05 x 200 |
Day's Range | 76.98 - 77.18 |
52 Week Range | 75.73 - 94.19 |
Volume | 119,164 |
Avg. Volume | 1,833,059 |
Market Cap | 180.625B |
Beta | 0.88 |
PE Ratio (TTM) | 23.72 |
EPS (TTM) | 3.25 |
Earnings Date | N/A |
Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.98 (3.87%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-03-06 |
1y Target Est | 98.06 |
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) surpassed EPS (earnings per share) and revenue estimates in 1Q18. For 1Q18, Johnson & Johnson reported EPS of $2.06 on revenues of $20.0 billion during 1Q18 against the estimates for EPS of $2.00 on revenues of $19.4 billion during 1Q18.
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In 1Q18, analysts expect Sanofi’s (SNY) revenue to fall ~6.6% YoY (year-over-year) to 8.1 billion euros from 8.7 billion euros, and its earnings per share to fall to 1.13 euros from 1.42 euros. Sanofi’s stock price has fallen ~9.4% over the last 12 months and ~7.1% year-to-date. Analysts’ price target of $47.67 suggests the stock could return ~19.2% over the next 12 months based on its price of $39.95 on April 23.
Novartis (NVS) delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Its net sales grew 4% to $12.7 billion, driven by higher product sales of Entresto, Cosentyx, and oncology products. Entresto sales grew to $200 million, driven by higher worldwide uptake. Cosentyx sales grew 35% to $580 million due to expanded access and a strong growth in all indications.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) beat Wall Street analysts’ estimates for earnings per share (or EPS) and revenues for 1Q18. The above chart compares the quarterly revenues and EPS for GlaxoSmithKline since 1Q17. GlaxoSmithKline reported revenues of 7.2 billion pounds in 1Q18, a 2% decline in revenues, compared to 7.4 billion pounds in 1Q17.
Novartis (NVS), a leading pharmaceutical company, includes therapies for retinal disorders, dry eyes, glaucoma, and other eye disorders in its ophthalmology portfolio. On April 25, Novartis launched FocalView, an ophthalmic digital research app created with the help of Apple’s ResearchKit.
In 1Q18, Amgen (AMGN) generated revenue of $5.6 billion, representing ~2% YoY (year-over-year) growth from its revenue of $5.5 billion in 1Q17. Quarter-over-quarter, its revenue fell ~4%. Amgen’s GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) operating income and net income rose ~5% and ~12% YoY, respectively, to $2.7 billion and $2.3 billion from $2.6 billion and $2.1 billion.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) is currently studying a combination of anti-MMP-9 (anti-matrix metalloproteinase-9) antibody andecaliximab with modified FOLFOX 6 in a Phase 3 trial as a therapy for treatment-naïve advanced gastric or GAMMA-1 (gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma) patients. The company also expects to conclude its Phase 2 trial comparing an andecaliximab-nivolumab combination with a nivolumab monotherapy in gastric cancer in 2018. If these trials prove successful, Gilead Sciences could emerge as major competition for other gastric cancer therapy players such as Eli Lilly (LLY) and Roche (RHHBY).
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Glaxo's (GSK) Q1 earnings and revenue miss estimates. In the event of introduction of Advair generic in the U.S. market by mid-year, Glaxo expects adjusted EPS to be flat to down at CER in 2018.
Novartis's foray into digital technology intensified on Wednesday as the Swiss drugmaker launched a mobile-phone based app to help collect data from people participating in eye disease studies. It is using Apple's ResearchKit for its "FocalView" application to help researchers track ophthalmic disease progression by collecting data directly from patients without requiring them to travel to a doctor. As Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan focuses the Basel-based company on innovative medicines via acquisitions like this month's $8.7 billion takeover of U.S.-based AveXis, he is also plowing resources into digital technology in a bid to boost trial success, save time and cut costs.
Novartis's foray into digital technology intensified on Wednesday as the Swiss drugmaker launched a mobile-phone based app to help collect data from people participating in eye disease studies. It is using Apple's ResearchKit for its "FocalView" application to help researchers track ophthalmic disease progression by collecting data directly from patients without requiring them to travel to a doctor. As Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan focuses the Basel-based company on innovative medicines via acquisitions like this month's $8.7 billion takeover of U.S.-based AveXis, he is also plowing resources into digital technology in a bid to boost trial success, save time and cut costs.
Novartis's foray into digital technology intensified on Wednesday as the Swiss drugmaker launched a mobile-phone based app to help collect data from people participating in eye disease studies. It is using Apple's ResearchKit for its "FocalView" application to help researchers track ophthalmic disease progression by collecting data directly from patients without requiring them to travel to a doctor. As Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan focuses the Basel-based company on innovative medicines via acquisitions like this month's $8.7 billion takeover of U.S.-based AveXis, he is also plowing resources into digital technology in a bid to boost trial success, save time and cut costs.
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Jay Bradner is the president of Novartis’ Institutes for BioMedical Research, the organization entrusted with Novartis’ R&D budget of $9 billion -- one of the largest in the industry. Furthermore, Novartis is a leading innovator in the oncology field with targeted therapies as well as the recently launched CAR-T therapy Kymriah for a deadly childhood leukemia. This is a time of extraordinary promise for cancer medicine, with unambiguous evidence of progress in the innovation of both targeted and immune-oncology therapies.
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Novartis reported strong first-quarter 2018 earnings results earlier this week.
Novartis beat earnings and revenue forecasts, but generics revenue tumbled and a key drug missed sales estimates.
Novartis AG (ADR) (NYSE:NVS) stock took a hit on Thursday following the release of its earnings report for the first quarter of 2018.Source: Shutterstock
NVS earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2018.
Novartis reported encouraging results for the first quarter as sales and earnings both topped expectations on Cosentyx and Entresto strength.