Novartis Q3: new drugs step up as generics squeeze Entresto - Pharmaceutical Technology

Novartis Q3 Performance

Novartis' Q3 performance was driven by fast growth in recently label-expanded drugs, despite generic competition affecting established blockbusters.

Net sales for the company rose 7% in constant currencies to $13.9bn in Q3, in line with Wall Street forecasts. Core operating income reached $5.46bn, slightly above consensus analyst predictions of $5.4bn.

Oncology Segment Growth

Drugs from Novartis' oncology segment, such as breast cancer treatment Kisqali (ribociclib), spurred much of the growth, with a 68% increase in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024.

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Author's summary: Novartis' Q3 performance driven by new drugs growth.

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Pharmaceutical Technology Pharmaceutical Technology — 2025-10-28

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