Analyst consensus rating

Novartis Analyst Rating: Hold

NVS is rated Hold by 11 analysts with a $157.15 target. As of 2026-08-22.

Direct answer

Novartis's consensus rating is Hold.

11 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $157.15.
Forecast evidence checked August 22, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$158.86
Average price target
$157.15
High price target
$180.00
Low price target
$123.00
Low target gap
-22.6%
Target upside
-1.1%
High target gap
+13.3%
Target range width
35.9%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
11
Evidence date
August 22, 2026
Valid through
August 29, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Novartis?

Novartis has a verified Hold consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $157.15.

How far are Novartis's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -22.6%, while the high target implies +13.3%.

How many analysts are included in Novartis's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 11 analysts.

How is Novartis's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $157.15 is divided by the recorded price of $158.86, then one is subtracted to produce -1.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Novartis's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-22. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-29.