Novo Nordisk appears to be moving beyond a difficult period, according to comments from its chief financial officer and the company’s latest earnings performance. The Danish pharmaceutical group is undergoing a broader transformation as it works to strengthen its position in the weight-loss and diabetes markets.

Semaglutide remains central to Novo Nordisk’s business. The medicine is sold as Wegovy for weight management and Ozempic for diabetes, making the success of the franchise a major factor in the company’s outlook.

The earnings results suggest that the company’s rough patch may be easing, although Novo Nordisk continues to depend heavily on demand for its semaglutide products. The shift underway at the company could shape how investors view its next stage of growth.