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AbbVie Inc.

Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General

$261.72

Up+$1.71 (+0.66%)

Updated Sep 3, 2026, 6:25 AM

SID Score

7.1/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

54/100

Neutral

Market cap
410.09B
P/E ratio
97.75
Dividend yield
3.17%
52-week range
$190.75 – $267.47
Volume
4.23M
Avg. volume
6.4M

Price performance

ABBV price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

ABBV closed at $261.72 after 21 trading sessions, up 6.30% for the selected period.

Last close
$261.72
Period change
+6.30%
Period low
$243.87
Period high
$265.97
Daily close
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ABBV OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 2, 2026$262.70$262.97$257.70$261.724.23M
Sep 1, 2026$260.99$262.265$257.79$259.993.87M
Aug 31, 2026$254.17$258.24$252.33$256.424.32M
Aug 28, 2026$258.67$259.00$255.0797$255.483.22M
Aug 27, 2026$260.81$262.4977$257.25$258.154.76M
Aug 26, 2026$264.60$265.00$260.31$262.903.31M
Aug 25, 2026$264.50$266.905$263.025$265.793.67M
Aug 24, 2026$263.99$266.0395$262.07$264.523.88M
Aug 21, 2026$260.70$266.84$260.101$264.965.16M
Aug 20, 2026$265.69$265.93$260.4812$261.835.23M
Aug 19, 2026$261.51$266.965$259.55$265.975.54M
Aug 18, 2026$253.93$259.18$252.41$258.925.01M
Aug 17, 2026$249.49$251.49$248.31$250.334.65M
Aug 14, 2026$250.60$250.61$247.68$249.464.2M
Aug 13, 2026$252.94$255.295$249.35$250.824.37M
Aug 12, 2026$245.98$250.09$245.52$248.763.78M
Aug 11, 2026$248.14$250.765$247.18$250.094.49M
Aug 10, 2026$245.65$248.01$244.03$247.974.21M
Aug 7, 2026$243.62$246.76$241.95$246.044.93M
Aug 6, 2026$249.04$249.95$241.20$243.874.57M
Aug 5, 2026$247.00$249.38$243.76$246.205.19M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

AbbVie is a pharmaceutical firm with a strong exposure to immunology (with Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq) and oncology (with Imbruvica and Venclexta). The company was spun off from Abbott in early 2013. The 2020 acquisition of Allergan added several new products and drugs in aesthetics, including Botox. The 2024 acquisitions of Cerevel (neuroscience) and ImmunoGen (oncology) help supplement AbbVie's portfolio.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$258.83
Implied upside
Analysts
19
ABBV recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 20, 2026Piper SandlerOverweight
Aug 17, 2026Wells FargoOverweight
Aug 13, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperform
Aug 11, 2026BNP ParibasNeutral
Aug 10, 2026Evercore ISI GroupOutperform
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News briefing

Generated Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

Why Is ABBV Up Today? Dividend Appeal and Strategic Portfolio Positioning Drive Modest Gains

AbbVie shares gained 0.66% today as the company continues to benefit from its strong dividend reputation and positioning within healthcare's secular growth trends. The modest uptick reflects renewed investor interest in ABBV's dividend-paying profile amid discussions of big pharma's resurgence and the aging population's healthcare demands.

    Bottom line: AbbVie's modest daily gain reflects its dual appeal as a dividend stock and big pharma play positioned to benefit from secular healthcare trends and potential sector rotation. However, investors should monitor political developments around drug pricing and await the Wells Fargo conference presentation for guidance on managing regulatory headwinds while maintaining dividend sustainability.

    Yahoo · Sep 2, 2026

    Allergan Aesthetics Unveils the Layered Beauty Report, Advancing the Global Conversation Around Aesthetic Care

    Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, today unveiled the Layered Beauty: The New Aesthetic Mindset report, informed by research among more than 12,000 beauty-involved consumers across nine global markets, complemented by practitioner expertise and regional perspectives. The report provides a global perspective on the impact of cultural attitudes toward beauty and aging to evolve the aesthetic treatment landscape and offers healthcare providers new perspectives on the behaviors shaping today's

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    AbbVie Inc. Stock Performance

    AbbVie Inc. shares closed at $259.99, declining 1.32% in the most recent session, per SID market data. Despite the daily pullback, the stock has demonstrated strong momentum over intermediate timeframes, gaining 20.42% over the trailing three months and 12.12% over the past year. The shares currently trade above both key moving averages, with the 50-day moving average at $252.57 and the 200-day moving average at $227.18, reflecting a sustained uptrend. AbbVie's 14-day relative strength index stands at 57.6, indicating neutral momentum without overbought or oversold conditions. The stock's beta of 0.334, according to Massive/Polygon data, signals significantly lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with its defensive healthcare positioning. Average daily trading volume is approximately 6.4 million shares, supporting a market capitalization of $410.1 billion, placing AbbVie among the largest biopharmaceutical companies globally.

    AbbVie Inc. Valuation Analysis

    AbbVie Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 97.75, a notably elevated multiple relative to the broader healthcare sector, per SID market data. This high P/E ratio reflects the earnings impact from significant amortization and acquisition-related charges tied to AbbVie's extensive deal history. The PEG ratio stands at 1.25, suggesting a more moderate valuation when accounting for projected earnings growth. The company's price-to-book ratio registers as negative at -126.33, a result of accumulated goodwill write-downs and substantial share repurchase activity that has driven book value below zero, according to SEC filings. AbbVie maintains a dividend yield of 2.87%, reinforcing its status as a reliable income-generating holding in the pharmaceutical space. The company's negative tangible book value is not uncommon among large-cap pharma firms that have pursued aggressive acquisition strategies, and investors have historically focused on cash flow generation rather than book value as the primary valuation anchor.

    Smart Money Activity for ABBV

    AbbVie Inc. carries a composite smart money score of 54, reflecting a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. The institutional sub-score registers a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating exceptionally strong positioning among major fund managers and institutional investors, according to 13F institutional filings. The insider trading sub-score is also elevated at 18 out of 25, supported by two insider transactions recorded in the last 90 days — both of which were purchases with zero insider sales reported during the period, per SEC Form 4 filings. This buy-only insider pattern suggests management confidence in AbbVie's forward trajectory. Offsetting these bullish signals, the dark pool activity sub-score is relatively subdued at 9.8 out of 25, indicating limited off-exchange accumulation by large block traders. Congressional trading activity is minimal at 0.8 out of 25, showing virtually no notable positions taken by members of Congress. The divergence between strong institutional and insider conviction versus muted dark pool and congressional interest creates the overall neutral composite reading.

    AbbVie Inc. Earnings Outlook

    AbbVie Inc. has delivered mixed earnings results across its recent quarterly reports. In the most recently completed quarter, the company reported earnings per share of $2.65 against a consensus estimate of $2.66, resulting in a marginal miss of $0.01, according to company earnings reports. The prior quarter showed a positive surprise, with actual EPS of $2.71 exceeding the $2.66 estimate by $0.05. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $3.01 for the upcoming quarter ending in early 2026, per analyst estimates. The forward quarter carries an estimate of $3.77, though the most recent result for that period showed actual EPS of $3.65, representing a miss of $0.12. This pattern of narrow misses in recent periods indicates tightening margins relative to consensus expectations. The sequential progression from $2.65 to an estimated $3.01 and $3.77 reflects anticipated earnings growth, driven in part by AbbVie's expanding immunology and oncology portfolios beyond its legacy Humira franchise.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for ABBV

    Wall Street analyst sentiment toward AbbVie Inc. is predominantly constructive, per SID consensus data. In the most recent coverage updates, Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on August 20, 2026, while Wells Fargo similarly maintained its Overweight stance on August 17, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Notably, Wolfe Research upgraded ABBV to Outperform from Peer Perform on August 13, representing the most significant rating change during the period and reflecting growing confidence in AbbVie's commercial execution. BNP Paribas maintained a Neutral rating on August 11, serving as the sole non-bullish voice among recent coverage. Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on August 10. Of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry bullish designations — either Overweight or Outperform — with one Neutral and zero bearish ratings. The Wolfe Research upgrade is particularly noteworthy as it signals a shift from a relative-value framework to an absolute conviction call on the stock's upside potential.