Dividend Aristocrats, tracked by NOBL, outperformed SPY in August but lagged year-to-date, with notable dispersion among individual stock returns. Dividend growth remains robust, with 55 of 69 Aristocrats already raising payouts in 2025 at an average rate of 5.19%, nearing last year's pace. 22 Dividend Aristocrats appear both undervalued and offer a projected long-term annualized return of at least 10%, based on dividend yield theory and earnings growth.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Abbott (ABT) stood at $133.89, denoting a -1.47% move from the preceding trading day.
Abbott (ABT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
ABT's gross margin hits 56.4% in Q2, fueled by Medical Devices growth, Nutrition strength, FX tailwinds and cost discipline.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Abbott (ABT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
ABT Nutrition unit posts steady gains as adult-focused brands like Ensure and Glucerna drive global demand and market share growth.
ABT wins FDA nod for its Tendyne TMVR system, offering a minimally invasive option for patients with severe mitral valve disease.
Abbott's Q2 performance reflects some evenness and the potential headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainties. However, short-term issues like tariffs and drug price control do not fundamentally alter Abbott's long-term moat. As a dividend aristocrat, its fundamental and valuation risks are better gauged by its dividend payouts than accounting EPS.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Abbott (ABT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
ABT's Diabetes Care sales surge 19.6% in Q2, fueled by strong U.S. demand and new OTC approvals for its CGM systems.
Sufficient earnings growth to continually increase dividends at a comfortably low payout ratio that also accommodates expansion capex is an excellent signal for strong upside potential.