In a recent episode of ‘Fast Money’, Jared Holz of Mizuho discussed the recent pullback in Novo Nordisk’s shares. Despite reporting strong quarterly results, the company’s stock has experienced a decline. Holz attributed this decline to profit-taking and concerns about the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Holz noted that Novo Nordisk is a well-established company with a strong track record of innovation. However, he expressed some concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its growth momentum in the face of increasing competition from rivals such as Eli Lilly and Merck.
Holz also pointed out that Novo Nordisk’s shares are currently trading at a premium to their peers. This premium is due in part to the company’s strong earnings growth and its leadership position in the diabetes market. However, Holz believes that the premium may be overstated and that Novo Nordisk’s shares could experience further downside in the near term.
Overall, Holz is cautious on Novo Nordisk’s shares. He believes that the company is facing some challenges that could impact its long-term growth prospects. He recommends that investors take a wait-and-see approach before buying Novo Nordisk’s shares.