AbbVie (ABBV) closed at $210 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.2% move from the prior day.
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AbbVie has had a good August, with double digit MoM gains after seeing weakness for six months. Factors like an EU-US deal on pharmaceuticals, recent results, improved guidance, positive outcomes in using Rinvoq to treat alopecia and even the expansion of its neuroscience portfolio support ABBV. However, the recent acquisition of a depression treatment candidate can impact the earnings outlook at a time when its market multiples already look stretched.
AbbVie ABBV has announced a deal with private neuroscience biotech, Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, to acquire the latter's lead pipeline candidate, bretisilocin (GM-2505), a novel therapy being developed for treating major depressive disorder(MDD).
Q2 earnings results were strong for AbbVie as top line growth is at a historically high level and operating margin expanded due to SG&A efficiencies. The company's Rinvoq drug has new market potential and U.S. manufacturing plans are likely to help mitigate tariff headwinds successfully. EPS guidance for the full year was raised and consensus estimates also show that the outlook for AbbVie is a strong one.
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AbbVie has delivered strong total returns and dividend growth over time. Additionally, it enjoys strong growth prospects. However, it also faces significant uncertainty and risks.
ABBV posts strong phase III alopecia areata data from the second study on Rinvoq. The drug hit $3.7B in H1 sales and is expected to further drive growth in H2.
AbbVie's oncology sales climbed 4.2% in H1 2025 as new drugs offset Imbruvica declines, strengthening its long-term growth outlook.
AbbVie jumps 11.5% in a month on strong Q2 results, raised guidance and momentum from Skyrizi, Rinvoq and neuroscience growth.