Novartis Stock Forecast & Price Target
Novartis Price Target 2026
The Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $165.71 (+3.1%) for Novartis in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026).
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame, calculated from the current price of $160.72. Click to see the forecast in the chart.
Novartis Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
In the short term, the Quantum Forecast sees Novartis at $160.56 (−0.10%) today around 11:45 AM ET and at $161.44 (+0.45%) tomorrow around 5:15 AM ET. It is based on prices from the current trading day and the past week. Short-term forecast in the chart
Novartis Stock 2026: Price Performance
Novartis stock has gained 15.8% since the start of 2026 and currently trades at $160.72 (as of Nov 12, 2026). Over the same period the SMI is up 13.8%, putting the stock 2.1 percentage points ahead of the index. Over the past 52 weeks the price ranged between $123.21 and $169.46; it is currently 5.2% below its high of Feb 27, 2026.
Novartis Forecast 2027
Over a horizon of roughly 10 months (until about Sep 2027), the Quantum Forecast sees a price target of $162.89 for Novartis – +1.3% from today. The range band runs from $115.60 – $210.19: the further ahead the forecast looks, the greater the uncertainty. See the long-term forecast in the chart
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Make your own forecastAbout Novartis
Novartis AG is a Swiss pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel. It was formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, both with roots going back to the 19th century. After spinning off eye care company Alcon in 2019 and generics maker Sandoz in 2023, Novartis has become a focused innovative medicines company. Its core therapeutic areas are cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience and oncology, with key products including the heart failure drug Entresto, the breast cancer treatment Kisqali, Cosentyx for inflammatory diseases and Pluvicto for prostate cancer.
Novartis sells medicines worldwide, with the United States as its largest market, followed by Europe and Asia. Important themes are patent expirations, such as Entresto's, the success of growth drugs, and its pipeline in radioligand therapy, gene therapy and RNA-based medicines. U.S. drug pricing policy also matters. Novartis trades on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker NOVN, has American Depositary Shares on the NYSE (NVS), and is a member of the Swiss Market Index (SMI).
The current price of Novartis stock is $160.72 (+0.21% vs. the previous close). In today's trading the high was $162.26 and the low $159.30.
How the Quantum Forecast works
Research from quantum physics. The models are the result of several years of research at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and LMU Munich and were transferred to the stock market.
Spectra and correlations. Frequency spectra are calculated from current prices, and the relationships between price swings and volatility are analyzed. This produces the forecast and the risk assessment.
Detecting herd behavior. Models of phase transitions from statistical physics describe when investors collectively fall into panic or euphoria – an early sign of possible crash situations.
Swarm intelligence. User forecasts are checked once their time frame has expired and feed into the model, weighted by their hit rate.
The range band shows the typical fluctuation around the forecast. More on quantum physics & swarm intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions about Novartis Stock
What is the Novartis stock forecast?
The Quantum Forecast expects Novartis to reach $165.71 in about one month (by Dec 11, 2026), a change of +3.1% from the current price of $160.72. Over roughly 10 months (by Sep 2027) the price target is $162.89 (+1.3%).
What is the Novartis stock price target?
Quantum Forecast price targets by time frame: 1 month $165.71 (+3.1%), 2 months $154.76 (−3.7%), 6 months $150.23 (−6.5%), 10 months $162.89 (+1.3%). The range band shows the typical fluctuation around these targets.
Will Novartis stock go up or down?
In the short term the Quantum Forecast points up (+3.1% over one month). No forecast is certain – it is based on historical prices and statistical analysis.
How is the Quantum Forecast computed?
Trends, frequency spectra and correlations are calculated from the price history using methods from quantum physics; user opinions are added as well (swarm intelligence). The range band reflects the volatility of the security and widens with the time horizon.
Can I make my own forecast for Novartis?
Yes – in the Forecast League you pick long or short and a price target for 1 day up to 6 months. Forecasts are scored automatically when they expire; correct calls earn points and a spot on the leaderboard.