AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) had its target price hoisted by BNP Paribas Exane from $218.00 to $247.00 in a research note published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.
A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on ABBV. Guggenheim upped their target price on shares of AbbVie from $261.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on AbbVie from $258.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Citigroup lifted their target price on AbbVie from $230.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price target on AbbVie from $265.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Bank of America increased their price target on AbbVie from $234.00 to $276.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, AbbVie currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $275.50.
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AbbVie Stock Up 1.0%
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $3.65 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.61 by $0.04. AbbVie had a net margin of 9.80% and a negative return on equity of 422.07%. The business had revenue of $16.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.80 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.97 EPS. AbbVie’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. AbbVie has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.840-3.880 EPS. On average, analysts expect that AbbVie will post 14.07 EPS for the current year.
AbbVie Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th will be paid a dividend of $1.73 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. AbbVie’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 195.48%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On AbbVie
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ABBV. Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of AbbVie by 37.0% during the first quarter. Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 14,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,238,000 after purchasing an additional 4,017 shares in the last quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC raised its stake in AbbVie by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC now owns 466,290 shares of the company’s stock worth $106,543,000 after buying an additional 15,458 shares in the last quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its holdings in AbbVie by 7.5% during the second quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 134,579 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,865,000 after buying an additional 9,380 shares during the period. Bingham Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in AbbVie during the 4th quarter valued at $1,147,000. Finally, Axecap Investments LLC boosted its position in AbbVie by 713.2% during the 4th quarter. Axecap Investments LLC now owns 16,320 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,729,000 after acquiring an additional 14,313 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.23% of the company’s stock.
More AbbVie News
Here are the key news stories impacting AbbVie this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong post-Humira growth: AbbVie reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $15.002 billion, up 12.4% year over year on a reported basis and 10.3% operationally. Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.65 exceeded internal expectations despite a $0.41-per-share headwind from acquired in-process research and development costs, supporting confidence in the company’s ability to replace Humira-related sales. Could AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)’s Post-Humira Transformation Drive the Next Phase of Growth?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support strengthened: Wolfe Research upgraded AbbVie, citing the company’s pipeline strength and valuation. BNP Paribas Exane also indicated that the stock could rise, adding to the bullish research tone. Wolfe Research upgrades Biogen, AbbVie on pipeline strength and valuation AbbVie Stock Price Expected to Rise, BNP Paribas Exane Analyst Says
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial and pipeline catalysts: AbbVie’s Botox filing and Canada’s reimbursement recommendation for UBRELVY in adult migraine treatment could expand revenue opportunities in aesthetics and neuroscience. AbbVie Wins Canada Reimbursement Backing for Adult Migraine Treatment
- Neutral Sentiment: Updates on venetoclax in high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes and a completed Phase 3 Botox jawline study provide potential longer-term catalysts, but their financial impact depends on additional data, regulatory decisions, and commercialization. AbbVie’s Venetoclax Combo in High-Risk MDS
- Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank lowered its AbbVie earnings estimates, highlighting a counterpoint to the positive upgrades and potentially limiting near-term upside. Erste Group Bank Lowers Earnings Estimates for AbbVie
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company that was created as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013 and is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois. The company focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for complex and often chronic medical conditions. Its operations span research and development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and commercialization, with an emphasis on bringing specialty medicines to market across multiple therapeutic areas.
AbbVie’s product portfolio and pipeline cover several major therapeutic categories, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology and women’s health.
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