(Bloomberg) -- Novartis AG reported higher-than-expected profit last quarter as newer cancer medicines offset the aging blockbuster Entresto’s loss of sales to generic rivals.

A return to quarterly sales growth boosted shares higher on Tuesday, though a handful of coming study results will have a bigger impact on the company’s long-term outlook.

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, on the back of a range of new products.