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Founded by Yoram Palti in 2000.1
NVCR on Nasdaq

Logo: novocure.com3
We are a global oncology company with a proprietary platform technology called Tumor Treating Fields ("TTFields"), which are electric fields that exert physical forces to kill cancer cells.5 From its latest annual report
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We are a global oncology company with a proprietary platform technology called Tumor Treating Fields ("TTFields"), which are electric fields that exert physical forces to kill cancer cells. Our therapy is delivered through a medical device. Our key priorities are to drive commercial adoption of Optune Gio ® , Optune Lua ® , and Optune Pax ® , our commercial TTFields therapy devices, obtain regulatory approval to market TTFields therapy devices in new indications, such as brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer ("NSCLC"), and to advance clinical and product development programs intended to extend overall survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer.5 From its latest annual report
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
United States brought in 59% of the revenue Novocure (Jersey) broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
| Regions | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $349.7M | $391.8M | $385.6M |
| Germany | $60.2M | $65.3M | $79.4M |
| France | $11.7M | $55.7M | $76.2M |
| Other International Markets | $32.8M | $42.5M | $56.9M |
| Japan | $31.7M | $32.6M | $37.8M |
| China | $23.2M | $17.4M | $19.4M |
Out of $655.4M in revenue.6 The company lost money this year.
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenues | $655.4M | $605.2M | $509.3M |
| Cost of revenues | $166.9M | $137.2M | $128.3M |
| Gross profit | $488.5M | $468.0M | $381.1M |
| Research, development and clinical studies | $224.5M | $209.6M | $223.1M |
| Sales and marketing | $240.1M | $239.1M | $226.8M |
| General and administrative | $177.7M | $189.8M | $164.1M |
| Total operating costs and expenses | $642.3M | $638.5M | $613.9M |
| Operating income (loss) | -$153.8M | -$170.5M | -$232.9M |
| Financial (expenses) income, net | $17.6M | $39.3M | $41.1M |
| Total income (loss) before income taxes | -$136.2M | -$131.2M | -$191.7M |
| Income tax | -$23.0K | $37.5M | $15.3M |
| Net income (loss) | -$136.2M | -$168.6M | -$207.0M |
| Basic net income (loss) per ordinary share (in usd per share) | -$1.22 | -$1.56 | -$1.95 |
| Diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share (in usd per share) | -$1.22 | -$1.56 | -$1.95 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share (in shares) | 111.5M shares | 107.8M shares | 106.4M shares |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share (in shares) | 111.5M shares | 107.8M shares | 106.4M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $93.5M | $163.8M | $240.8M | |
| Short-term investments | $354.1M | $796.1M | ||
| Restricted cash | $9.8M | $2.3M | ||
| Trade receivables, net | $89.4M | $74.2M | ||
| Receivables and prepaid expenses | $58.7M | $35.1M | ||
| Inventories | $41.1M | $35.1M | ||
| Total current assets | $646.7M | $1.1B | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $77.6M | $77.7M | ||
| Field equipment, net | $22.1M | $14.8M | ||
| Right-of-use assets | $47.3M | $27.1M | ||
| Other long-term assets | $10.6M | $14.6M | ||
| Total long-term assets | $157.6M | $134.2M | ||
| Total assets | $804.3M | $1.2B | ||
| Convertible note | $0 | $558.2M | ||
| Trade payables | $122.2M | $105.1M | ||
| Other payables, lease liabilities and accrued expenses | $101.0M | $93.1M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $223.2M | $756.4M | ||
| Senior secured credit facility, net | $195.0M | $97.3M | ||
| Long term leases | $41.6M | $20.0M | ||
| Employee benefit liabilities | $3.9M | $6.9M | ||
| Total long-term liabilities | $240.6M | $124.2M | ||
| Total liabilities | $463.9M | $880.6M | ||
| Ordinary shares - No par value, Unlimited shares authorized; Issued and outstanding: 112,492,667 shares and 108,516,819 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 respectively; | $0 | $0 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $1.6B | $1.5B | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -$3.4M | -$5.5M | ||
| Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | -$1.3B | -$1.2B | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $340.5M | $360.2M | $362.5M | $441.2M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $804.3M | $1.2B | ||
| Common stock issued (in shares) | 112.5M shares | 108.5M shares | ||
| Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 112.5M shares | 108.5M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $93.5M | $163.8M | $240.8M | |
| Short-term investments | $354.1M | $796.1M | ||
| Restricted cash | $9.8M | $2.3M | ||
| Trade receivables, net | $89.4M | $74.2M | ||
| Receivables and prepaid expenses | $58.7M | $35.1M | ||
| Inventories | $41.1M | $35.1M | ||
| Total current assets | $646.7M | $1.1B | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $77.6M | $77.7M | ||
| Field equipment, net | $22.1M | $14.8M | ||
| Right-of-use assets | $47.3M | $27.1M | ||
| Other long-term assets | $10.6M | $14.6M | ||
| Total long-term assets | $157.6M | $134.2M | ||
| Total assets | $804.3M | $1.2B | ||
| Convertible note | $0 | $558.2M | ||
| Trade payables | $122.2M | $105.1M | ||
| Other payables, lease liabilities and accrued expenses | $101.0M | $93.1M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $223.2M | $756.4M | ||
| Senior secured credit facility, net | $195.0M | $97.3M | ||
| Long term leases | $41.6M | $20.0M | ||
| Employee benefit liabilities | $3.9M | $6.9M | ||
| Total long-term liabilities | $240.6M | $124.2M | ||
| Total liabilities | $463.9M | $880.6M | ||
| Ordinary shares - No par value, Unlimited shares authorized; Issued and outstanding: 112,492,667 shares and 108,516,819 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 respectively; | $0 | $0 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | $1.6B | $1.5B | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -$3.4M | -$5.5M | ||
| Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | -$1.3B | -$1.2B | ||
| Total shareholders equity | $340.5M | $360.2M | $362.5M | $441.2M |
| Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $804.3M | $1.2B | ||
| Common stock issued (in shares) | 112.5M shares | 108.5M shares | ||
| Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 112.5M shares | 108.5M shares |
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (loss) | -$136.2M | -$168.6M | -$207.0M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $14.7M | $11.2M | $11.0M |
| Accrued interest | $4.9M | -$651.0K | -$95.0K |
| Asset write-downs and impairment of field equipment | $4.9M | $1.2M | $493.0K |
| Share-based compensation | $104.8M | $160.0M | $115.6M |
| Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain) | $1.3M | -$227.0K | $161.0K |
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables and prepaid expenses | -$38.9M | -$26.4M | $29.4M |
| Amortization of discount (premium) | -$23.3M | -$25.6M | -$23.1M |
| Decrease (increase) in inventories | -$5.7M | $2.6M | -$8.9M |
| Decrease (increase) in other long-term assets | $10.8M | $7.4M | $4.1M |
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payables and accrued expenses | $19.0M | $19.1M | $14.9M |
| Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities | -$5.3M | -$6.4M | -$9.8M |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | -$49.0M | -$26.4M | -$73.3M |
| Purchase of property, equipment and field equipment | -$26.6M | -$42.9M | -$27.1M |
| Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments | $1.3B | $778.0M | $1.2B |
| Purchase of short-term investments | -$821.1M | -$875.4M | -$1.0B |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $437.3M | -$140.2M | $184.1M |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares, net | $3.7M | $4.2M | $4.4M |
| Proceeds from senior secured credit facility, net | $100.0M | $96.9M | $0 |
| Repayment and redemption of long-term debt | -$560.9M | -$12.9M | -$10.0K |
| Tax payments related to net settlements on equity awards | -$146.0K | $0 | $0 |
| Exercise of options | $6.1M | $2.2M | $11.4M |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -$451.3M | $90.3M | $15.8M |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $394.0K | -$174.0K | $131.0K |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | -$62.7M | -$76.5M | $126.7M |
| Income taxes paid (refunded), net | $30.7M | $23.5M | $13.7M |
| Interest paid | $13.4M | $7.7M | $6.0K |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | $29.4M | $494.0K | $18.1M |
| Purchase of property incurred but unpaid at period end | $886.0K | $1.6M | $1.7M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Founded by Yoram Palti in 2000.1
Who has led Novocure (Jersey), and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
453 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 72 major events, 255 insider forms, 32 large holders, 74 other. The latest 20:
The 453 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
147 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 3 buys and 144 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Leonard Frank XChief Executive Officer | Sale | 34,273 | $17.93 | $614.5K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Stafford KristinDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Ocean Allyson JDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Scannell Timothy JDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | VERNON W ANTHONYDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Hung DavidDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | LEUNG GABRIELDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | HILLEMAN JERYL LDirector | Sale | 2,945 | $15.77 | $46.4K | Form 4 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Paravasthu MukundChief Operating Officer | Sale | 43,246 | $13.77 | $595.5K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Brackmann ChristophChief Financial Officer | Sale | 6,412 | $13.31 | $85.3K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Paravasthu MukundChief Operating Officer | Sale | 5,377 | $13.31 | $71.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Leupin NicolasFormer Chief Medical Officer | Sale | 1,100 | $13.31 | $14.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Puri Michal NathChief Human Resources Officer | Sale | 1,100 | $13.31 | $14.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Leonard Frank XChief Executive Officer | Sale | 5,607 | $13.31 | $74.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Weinberg UriChf Medical and Innovation Ofr | Sale | 6,412 | $13.31 | $85.3K | Form 4 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | DOYLE WILLIAM FExecutive Chairman | Sale | 71,887 | $12.98 | $933.1K | Form 4 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Paravasthu MukundChief Operating Officer | Sale | 408 | $13.49 | $5.5K | Form 4 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Leonard Frank XChief Executive Officer | Sale | 7,232 | $13.49 | $97.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Weinberg UriChf Medical and Innovation Ofr | Sale | 3,272 | $13.33 | $43.6K | Form 4 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Paravasthu MukundChief Operating Officer | Sale | 1,555 | $13.66 | $21.2K | Form 4 |
All 147 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
3 trades disclosed by members of Congress. “Vs S&P since” is the stock’s change since the trade minus the S&P 500’s.
| Date | Member | Trade | Amount | Vs S&P since | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | Marie Newman, House | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | −170.1% | Report |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Donna Shalala, House | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 | +238.0% | Report |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Donna Shalala, House | Buy | $1,001 - $15,000 | −239.9% | Report |
Members report amounts as ranges, not exact figures. Returns are price-only (no dividends).
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.