Annual
Report
2025

2025 at a glance

45.6 million people living with obesity and diabetes reached
52 countries with Wegovy® available
673 submissions and approvals of new products
6.4 % sales growth as reported
11.70 dividend per share
69,505 employees worldwide
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Message from the Chair and the CEO

Chair of the Board of Directors Lars Rebien Sørensen (left) and President and CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar (right). Chair of the Board of Directors Lars Rebien Sørensen (left) and President and CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar (right).

As we reflect on 2025 and look towards the future, we write at a pivotal moment in Novo Nordisk’s journey. The past year has been one of profound transformation; testing our resilience, sharpening our focus and positioning us for sustainable success in an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape.

Lars Rebien Sørensen Chair of the Board of Directors
Maziar Mike Doustdar President and CEO

Value creation

We focus on creating lasting value for society and our business with a strong commitment to our triple bottom line. Following the Novo Nordisk Way, we are dedicated to delivering long-term value for people with serious chronic diseases, our employees, partners, shareholders and society. Our value chain covers every stage from identifying new treatments through R&D, manufacturing, supplier partnerships and distribution to the people we serve.

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Strategic Aspirations

Four people rowing in a rowing boat (portrait)

Financial performance

Raveena Gujja lives with obesity in India. (portrait)

Commercial execution

Susanne Svendsen is a laboratory technician in Gentofte, Denmark. (portrait)

Innovation and therapeutic focus

Charlenys Puello lives with type 1 diabetes in the Dominican Republic. (portrait)

Sustainability commitment