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Novo Nordisk's raised forecast fails to change the debate over its obesity business

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


Novo Nordisk raised its financial forecast, but the company's obesity drug business remains a point of debate among investors amid competition from Eli Lilly. The Danish pharmaceutical company manufactures Ozempic and Wegovy, medications used for diabetes and weight management. Analysts cited intensifying competition as a factor in their assessment of the company's growth trajectory.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/novo-nordisk-stock-guidance-earnings-wegovy-ozempic-eli-lilly.html

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