Novo Nordisk plummets 18% on
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Novo Nordisk plummets 18% on stock market after report signals weaker 2026 outlook

Novo Nordisk is plummeting in early trading on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. The release of yesterday's report points to continued difficulties for the Danish pharmaceutical giant.

Novo Nordisk fell 18 percent in early trading on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. The stock also plunged on the U.S. stock exchange after the report's release on Tuesday evening.

Repeated price declines, layoffs and a new CEO at the helm characterized last year for the Danish major player in diabetes treatment and weight-loss drugs.

In 2025, sales increased by 10 percent and operating profit by 6 percent. But the outlook for 2026 is not as bright. The outlook calls for negative growth of 5 to 13 percent for both sales and operating profit.

According to its financial statements, the company is also initiating a share buyback program of up to 15 billion Danish kroner.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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