NYSE:ABT

Abbott Labs (ABT)

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-1.82 (1.94%)
as of Jul 13, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.

Abbott Labs (ABT) has faced a challenging year, witnessing nearly a 30% decline in stock price amid lowered earnings guidance and increased competition, particularly in the diagnostics and medical devices sectors. The company's recent acquisition in cancer treatment presents a potential long-term growth opportunity, although it is not expected to be immediately accretive to earnings. Despite these hurdles, analysts emphasize the company's strong fundamentals, including a solid balance sheet and high organic growth rates in core businesses. The stock is currently trading below historical PE ratios, making it appealing for investors seeking stability and dividend income. Many experts express cautious optimism, highlighting the potential for recovery as demographic trends favor the healthcare sector.

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Not hot on pharmaceuticals because of generic manufacturing and litigation risks. This one is a pretty good choice in pharmaceuticals with a pretty good product line up going forward. A lower risk way to play pharmaceuticals is through Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N) that has both pharmaceuticals and branded consumer products.
TOP PICK
Trading at about 13X earnings. Expects revenues to grow at 8%-10% and earnings to grow 12%-14%. 2.9% dividend. 7.5% free cash flow.
BUY
Medical company, pharma and diagnostics. Good solid holding. Pays a good dividend. Good core holding for a portfolio.
TOP PICK
Diagnostic equipment stents and some new blockbuster drugs. Drug industry and healthcare services might come under some pressure with the new administration, which is the risk they may face.
BUY
In the healthcare area this is an attractive name. Have medical devices, nutrition products and pharmaceuticals. Had troubles a few years ago but has gotten its act together.
DON'T BUY
Pharmaceuticals is a group that has underperformed for about 3 years. This one, in relation to the rest of the group, has peformed better althoough all of them are retracing over the last couple of months. Prefers the bioceutical companies.
TOP PICK
Has paid a dividend for 80 years. Trades at a discount to the market multiple but has new drug pipeline coming on. As simple, safe story.
BUY
Attractive. Continuing turnaround in their diagnostic business as well as a better pipeline than some of the other chief pharmaceuticals.
BUY
Spinning off their hospital products division. A good strategy as there is not much growth. Not too expensive.
BUY
Pharmaceuticals may be re-establishing themselves for market leadership. Prefers Lily and Abbot
BUY
Getting into acquisitions. Had to restructure. Moving from a value to a growth stock
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