Over the past 5 years, NVS has had 3 qualifying gap events (gaps of 5% or more at the open) — 2 gap-ups and 1 gap-down. Gap-ups averaged +6.6%, 50% have fully filled, median time to fill 5 trading days. Gap-downs averaged -12.5%, 0% have fully filled. Most recent: a -12.5% gap down 10 days ago, still unfilled. NVS has 1 unfilled gap from the past 60 days — a -12.5% gap down on Sep 8, 2026, currently 9% retraced. Average 20-trading-day return after a NVS gap up: +16.86%.

Gap Ups2 events

Fill Rate

50.0%

Avg Gap

6.6%

Avg 50% Fill

Avg Fill

Avg 20d return after gap-up: +16.86%

Gap Downs1 events

Fill Rate

0.0%

Avg Gap

12.5%

Avg 50% Fill

—

Avg Fill

—

Avg 20d return after gap-down: —

Avg Gap Fill by Timeframes

Gap Ups

	1 day	1 week	2 week	4 week
fills 25%	0%	50%	50%	50%
fills 50%	0%	50%	50%	50%
fills 75%	0%	50%	50%	50%
fills 100%	0%	50%	50%	50%

Gap Downs

	1 day	1 week	2 week	4 week
fills 25%	0%	0%	0%	0%
fills 50%	0%	0%	0%	0%
fills 75%	0%	0%	0%	0%
fills 100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

Active Unfilled Gaps (past 60 days)

10 days ago

2026-09-08

Gap %

-12.53%

Gap From

$159.99

% vs Current

+13.53%

retraced 9% to $141.64

Complete Gap History — 3 events

Date	Gap From	Gap %	Status	Days to 50%	Days to Fill	% of Gap Filled After
Date	Gap From	Gap %	Status	Days to 50%	Days to Fill	1 day	1 week	2 week	4 week
10 days ago	$159.99	-12.53%	Open	—	—	3%	8%	8%	8%
17 days ago	$152.06	+6.64%	Filled	5d	5d	19%	100%	100%	100%
2023-03-27	$83.59	+6.51%	Open	—	—	2%	2%	2%	2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NVS's premarket price?

Novartis (NVS) is trading at $140.15 in premarket, up $1.45 (1.04%) from the previous close of $138.70.

Why is NVS moving in premarket?

Novartis (NVS) is up 1.04% from its previous close in premarket trading. Premarket moves are usually driven by company-specific news, earnings results, analyst rating or price-target changes, or broad market and sector sentiment. Check the latest NVS premarket headlines and gap history below for the likely catalyst.

When does NVS premarket trading start?

Premarket trading for NVS on the NYSE runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time, ahead of the regular session (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET). After-hours runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.

How often does NVS fill its gaps?

Over the past 5 years, 50% of NVS gap-ups have fully filled and 0% of gap-downs have filled. Median time to fill is 5 trading days for gap-ups.

Does NVS have any unfilled gaps?

Yes. NVS has 1 unfilled gap from the past 60 days. The largest is a -12.5% gap down from Sep 8, 2026 and is currently 9% retraced.

When does NVS report earnings?

NVS is expected to report earnings around Oct 27, 2026 before the open (estimated), with an estimated EPS of $2.24.

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