Investors feel optimistic about Abbott's robust strength in the Core Diagnostics business. Yet, unfavorable forex impacts are concerning.
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) recently reported its Q4 results, with revenues marginally below and earnings meeting the street expectations. The company reported revenue of $10.97 billion and earnings of $1.34 on a per-share and adjusted basis, compared to the consensus estimates of $11.01 billion and $1.34, respectively.
On January 22, Abbott Laboratories published financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, initially receiving mixed reactions from Wall Street. However, its revenue was about $10.97 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2024, up 7.2% year-on-year, driven by strong sales in the company's Medical Devices segment. Moreover, Abbott expects its revenue to grow by 7.5% to 8.5% in 2025, while its adjusted diluted EPS will be between $5.05 and $5.25, implying double-digit percentage growth year-over-year.
The outlook and technical action suggest Abbott Laboratories NYSE: ABT will lead healthcare names like Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ higher in 2025. While each produced a solid quarter, Abbott Laboratories outperformed and has a more robust outlook.
On Wednesday, Abbott Laboratories ABT reported fourth-quarter sales of $10.97 billion, up 7.2% year over year, missing the consensus of $11.01 billion.
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Abbott Laboratories just extended its dividend growth streak with a 7.3% hike in the quarterly dividend per share last month. The company looks set up to deliver double-digit annual adjusted diluted EPS growth for the foreseeable future. Abbott Laboratories enjoys an AA- credit rating from S&P on a stable outlook.
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U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 250 points on Wednesday.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 22, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Mike Comilla - Vice President, Investor Relations Robert Ford - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Phil Boudreau - Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robbie Marcus - JPMorgan Larry Biegelsen - Wells Fargo Travis Steed - BofA Securities Vijay Kumar - Evercore ISI Josh Jennings - TD Cowen David Roman - Goldman Sachs Joanne Wuensch - Citi Danielle Antalffy - UBS Matt Miksic - Barclays Operator Good morning and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Abbott's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
The headline numbers for Abbott (ABT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
On Wednesday, Abbott Laboratories ABT reported fourth-quarter sales of $10.97 billion, up 7.2% year over year, missing the consensus of $11.01 billion.