Novartis' Q3 performance was fueled by fast growth of recently label-expanded drugs, despite generic competition affecting established blockbusters.
Net sales for the Swiss big pharma company rose 7% in constant currencies to $13.9bn in Q3, approximately in line with Wall Street forecasts. Core operating income reached $5.46bn in the quarter, just slightly above consensus analyst predictions of $5.4bn.
Drugs from Novartis' oncology segment spurred much of the growth, with breast cancer treatment Kisqali (ribociclib) growing by 68% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024.
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Author's summary: Novartis' Q3 performance driven by new drugs growth.