Abbott Laboratories is set to report Q3 earnings, with EPS expectations of $1.30, reflecting 8.3% YoY growth. Abbott's Q2 results showed strong earnings growth, but the stock fell due to expectations of a bigger beat. The company is building a defensible position in the diabetes ecosystem, moving beyond devices to data-driven, integrated care solutions.
Abbott (ABT) reached $134.59 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.2% change compared to its last close.
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In the closing of the recent trading day, Abbott (ABT) stood at $133.89, denoting a -1.47% move from the preceding trading day.
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ABT's gross margin hits 56.4% in Q2, fueled by Medical Devices growth, Nutrition strength, FX tailwinds and cost discipline.
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ABT Nutrition unit posts steady gains as adult-focused brands like Ensure and Glucerna drive global demand and market share growth.
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