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Market sentiment signals for Novartis (NVS): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
11 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
7.71
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$135
-11.0%
Highest Price Target
$170
+12.2%
Lowest Price Target
$118
-22.1%
Short Interest
0.3%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | HSBC | Rajesh Kumar— | -10.2% | $123 → $136 | Upgrade | Reduce→Hold |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Mark Purcell— | +12.2% | $143 → $170 | Maintained | Overweight |