Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge After Wegovy Maker Cuts Full-Year Guidance
Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge After Wegovy Maker Cuts Full-Year Guidance Published on July 29, 2025 | Pharmaceuticals & Markets Novo Nordisk (NVO) , the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind blockbuster weight-loss drug **Wegovy**, saw its shares tumble **over 8%** in early trading after the company slashed its full-year sales and profit guidance, citing supply constraints and regulatory delays. What Happened? The company now expects: **Sales growth** of 14-17% (down from 19-27%) **Operating profit growth** of 16-20% (vs. previous 22-30%) "While demand for our obesity and diabetes treatments remains exceptionally strong, we are facing temporary capacity limitations," — Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen in a statement. Key Reasons Behind the Guidance Cut Production bottlenecks for Wegovy and Ozempic FDA delays in approving expanded manufacturing facilities Increased competition from Eli Lilly's Zepbound Pricing pressures in key markets like the U.S. Market ...