Novo Nordisk (NVO 6.57%) and UnitedHealth (UNH 0.74%) have seen their share prices fall in recent weeks.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 11, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 13, 2025.
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Best Stock to Buy: Novo Nordisk Stock vs. UnitedHealth Stock
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Aug 14, 2025 at 6:00AM
NYSE: NVO
Novo Nordisk
Market Cap
$187B
Today's Change
(6.57%) $3.65
Current Price
$59.13
Price as of October 1, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
Healthcare stocks are underperforming this year due to unfavorable government policy.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Novo Nordisk and UnitedHealth Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Novo Nordisk
NVO
$59.13
(6.57%)
$3.65
UnitedHealth Group
UNH
$347.86
(0.74%)
$2.56
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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