Q3 sales fell short of consensus and AV estimates while profitability was impacted by one-off charges. However, Innovative Medicines continued its growth/recovery momentum, with healthy growth in all therapeutic areas, except Neuroscience, where Zolgensma had a one-time adverse impact. Sandoz’s guidance upgrade was a positive, especially in the context of rising cost pressure squeezing other players. Overall, we remain positive on the stock, supported by the long remaining patent life of key dru ....
