NVS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
6.22%
Last Quarter
$2.25
Past Year
$7.19
Growth Past 5yrs
15.38%
Next Quarter
$2.11
Estimate Next Year
$8.35
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$118.00
-23.35% Downside
Mean Price Target
$118.00
-23.35% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$118.00
-23.35% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NVS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NVS (NYSE: NVS) reported an actual EPS of $2.25 for the quarter ending on Oct 28, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.26, resulting in a -0.44% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 17, 2025), NVS recorded an actual EPS of $2.42 with a 1.68% surprise. See NVS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NVS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 28, 2025 showing a -0.44% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 17, 2025 recorded a 1.68% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2.25 | 2.26 | -0.44% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 2.42 | 2.38 | +1.68% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 2.28 | 2.12 | +7.55% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1.98 | 1.8 | +10.00% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 2.06 | 1.96 | +5.10% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 1.97 | 1.87 | +5.35% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NVS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NVS stock an average recommendation of
Sell. 1 analysts have given their ratings
to NVS out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
0 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
1 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$118.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -23.35% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NVS highest price target?
Analysts suggest NVS's stock price would rise to a high of $118.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NVS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NVS stock price could move to $118.00.
What is the average target price for NVS?
NVS stock has an average analyst estimate of $118.00.
At its current price, how far is NVS from its average target price?
NVS shares are currently trading -23.35% below this price target.
What were NVS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.25 versus consensus estimates of $2.26, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.06.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NVS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.11 and $8.35 for the whole year.
What has NVS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 6.22% EPS growth for NVS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 15.38% in the past five years.