Novo Nordisk raises 2026 guidance as Wegovy pill tops 5 million U.S. prescriptions, but stock falls despite higher GLP-1 sales expectations.

Novo Nordisk raised its financial outlook as it tries to catch up with rival Eli Lilly in the booming GLP-1 market.

Novo Nordisk stock plummeted Tuesday after the obesity kingpin unexpectedly released its second-quarter earnings a day early.