Novartis AG (NVS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Novartis AG reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings, missing on EPS but beating on revenue. The company recorded a year-over-year decline in revenue, though the drop was smaller than expected. Executives discussed performance drivers and strategic priorities during the earnings call.
- ▪Novartis AG reported an EPS of $1.99, missing estimates by $0.08.
- ▪The company's Q1 2026 revenue was $13.52 billion, a 0.70% decrease year-over-year.
- ▪Despite the revenue decline, Novartis beat revenue expectations by $43.88 million.
- ▪CEO Vasant Narasimhan and CFO Mukul Mehta participated in the earnings call.
- ▪The call included discussions on operational performance and future strategy.
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