Novartis Q2 2026 Results: Kisqali, Kesimpta, and Pluvicto Drive Return to Sales Growth

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Novartis Q2 2026 results show a return to sales growth, with net sales up 3% to $14.4 billion on strong demand for Kisqali, Kesimpta, Scemblix, and Pluvicto, as the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance and advanced key pipeline programs including Fabhalta and Rhapsido.

Novartis Fabhalta Iptacopan FDA Approval Becomes First Complement Inhibitor to Slow Kidney Decline in Primary IgAN

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The FDA has granted traditional approval to Novartis’ Fabhalta (iptacopan) — the first complement inhibitor shown to significantly slow kidney function decline in adults with primary IgA nephropathy. Phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN data showed a 48% slower eGFR decline versus placebo over two years.

Novartis Completes $12 Billion Acquisition of Avidity Biosciences, Strengthening RNA Neuroscience Pipeline

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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) has officially closed its acquisition of San Diego-based Avidity Biosciences, marking one of the most significant deals in the neuromuscular disease space in recent years. The transaction, originally announced on October 26, 2025, values Avidity at approximately $12 billion on a fully diluted basis, with an enterprise value of roughly $11 billion.