ABB Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
ABB has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year. ABB's return on equity is 30.8%, and it has net margins of 13.9%.
Key information
9.03%
Earnings growth rate
10.95%
EPS growth rate
| Electrical Industry Growth | 20.31% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.45% |
| Return on equity | 30.78% |
| Net Margin | 13.91% |
| Next Earnings Update | 20 Oct 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
ABBN: Elevated P/E Will Face AI Electrification Execution Risk
ABB's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from CHF 60.94 to CHF 64.00, reflecting recent price target adjustments across the Street, where several firms raised targets into the CHF 80 to CHF 96 range and cited updated views on electrification, AI related demand, industrial exposure, and energy infrastructure themes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB shows a mix of caution and optimism, with several firms revisiting ratings and price targets.
Narrative Update • Aug 17
ABBN: Automation Partnerships And AI Electrification Projects Will Support Long Term Upside
ABB's new analyst price target stands at CHF 97, up from CHF 94, as analysts cite updated fair value estimates, a slight adjustment to discount rates and revenue expectations, and higher projected profit margins supported by recent target increases and rating changes across several research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on ABB point to a mix of views, although many bullish analysts are highlighting supportive factors for the current valuation and growth profile.Narrative Update • Aug 03
ABBN: Elevated P/E Will Be Tested By AI Electrification Execution Risk
ABB's updated analyst price target moves from CHF 57.33 to CHF 60.94 as analysts factor in a lower discount rate, a slightly different revenue growth outlook, firmer profit margin assumptions, a revised future P/E, and a series of recent price target increases and rating changes across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ABB shows a mix of optimism and caution.
Narrative Update • Jul 20
ABBN: AI Electrification And Acquisitions Will Test Fairly Valued Execution Expectations
The analyst fair value estimate for ABB has been raised from CHF 77.53 to CHF 80.04 as analysts factor in updated price targets and a slightly lower discount rate, paired with revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ABB shows a mix of enthusiasm and caution, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets in ways that directly feed into the updated fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Jul 06
ABBN: AI Electrification Hype Will Test Execution As Expectations Stay Elevated
Analysts have raised ABB’s fair value estimate from CHF 62.40 to CHF 77.53, citing updated models that reflect expectations for AI‑related electrification demand, exposure to a potential improvement in industrial activity, and ongoing investment in global energy infrastructure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB reflects a mix of optimism around growth opportunities in electrification and automation alongside some caution on execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Jun 22
ABBN: Automation And Electrification Projects Will Support Measured Long Term Upside
ABB's updated analyst price target implies a move of roughly CHF 5 higher, with analysts pointing to refined fair value estimates, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ABB shows a cluster of bullish analysts lifting price targets and, in some cases, upgrading their views.Narrative Update • Jun 05
ABBN: Data Center And Efficiency Investments Will Support Balanced Long Term Upside
ABB’s updated analyst price target has increased to CHF 89.59 from CHF 77.78, with analysts citing recalibrated revenue growth assumptions, a modestly adjusted discount rate, and slightly lower profit margin and future P/E inputs, along with recent target hikes and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on ABB point to a cluster of bullish price target moves and rating changes, which helps explain the recalibration of the aggregated target price.Narrative Update • May 20
ABBN: Elevated P/E Will Face Test From Mixed Ratings And Execution Risk
ABB’s updated analyst price target edges higher to reflect slightly firmer revenue growth assumptions, a higher future P/E of about 25.6x and recent CHF based target increases from several banks, even as some analysts also issued downgrades during the period. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB shows a mix of optimism on the stock and more cautious voices flagging risks around valuation and execution.Narrative Update • May 02
ABBN: Elevated P/E Will Face Test From Mixed Execution Versus Lofty Expectations
Analysts have nudged the average price target on ABB higher by roughly CHF 1, reflecting recent target raises at several banks, along with mixed rating changes and updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB reflects a split view, with several banks lifting price targets in both CHF and €, while others have taken the opportunity to downgrade the stock or outline more cautious assumptions on growth and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 18
ABBN: Elevated Future P/E Will Struggle Against Mixed Execution And Margin Risks
ABB's analyst price target has been revised higher to roughly CHF 55, up about CHF 2, as analysts factor in recent target hikes from UBS, RBC Capital and JPMorgan, along with updates to long term growth and P/E assumptions, partly offset by a fresh downgrade and a slightly lower profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB presents a mixed picture, with several firms lifting price targets while at least one bearish analyst has moved to a more cautious stance.Narrative Update • Apr 02
ABBN: Data Center Hopes Will Struggle To Support Elevated Future P/E
ABB's updated fair value estimate has moved to CHF 52.89 from CHF 51.51 as analysts lift price targets by CHF 5 to CHF 7 and point to improving earnings expectations, particularly around data center related demand and a more supportive valuation backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ABB highlights a generally constructive tone around the shares, with several banks lifting price targets in CHF terms and pointing to an improved earnings outlook tied to data center related demand and a more supportive valuation backdrop.Narrative Update • Mar 18
ABBN: Data Center Hopes Will Struggle To Justify Rich Future P/E
ABB’s analyst price target has moved higher to CHF 51.51 from CHF 42.40 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profitability and future P/E, supported by a series of recent target hikes and upgrades from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more supportive tone on ABB, with several price target hikes and an upgrade that links the company to themes such as data center spending and a potential improvement in earnings visibility into 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 04
ABBN: Data Center Demand And 2026 Setup Will Support Future Upside
ABB’s analyst price targets have moved higher by CHF 5 in recent updates, as analysts point to an improving earnings outlook and data center driven demand expectations, reflected in modest shifts to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on ABB point to a clear tilt toward more positive views on the shares, with higher price targets and rating upgrades reflecting greater confidence in execution and earnings quality.Narrative Update • Feb 18
ABBN: Data Center Dependence Will Test Execution As Expectations Remain Elevated
Analysts have raised their ABB fair value estimate to CHF 62.40. The revision is supported by higher assumed revenue growth, a slightly increased discount rate, firmer profit margin expectations, a higher future P/E, and recent CHF 5 price target increases from several banks.Narrative Update • Feb 04
ABBN: Data Center Demand And 2026 Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for ABB by about $5 to roughly $78. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower future P/E multiple following recent price target increases and rating upgrades.Analysis Article • Feb 02
CHF60.30 - That's What Analysts Think ABB Ltd (VTX:ABBN) Is Worth After These Results
Shareholders of ABB Ltd ( VTX:ABBN ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 10% to CHF66.66...Narrative Update • Jan 21
ABBN: Data Center Demand And Recent Pullback Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their ABB price targets higher by about CHF 5, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on fair value, discount rate, growth, margins and future P/E. They cite an improved earnings outlook supported in part by expected data center demand and more attractive entry levels after the recent pullback.Narrative Update • Jan 07
ABBN: Higher Fair Value View Will Rely On Data Center Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for ABB from about $63.81 to roughly $72.70, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Blackstone is reported to be close to a roughly US$4b deal for MacLean Power Systems after ABB chose not to increase its competing offer, according to people familiar with the matter (Bloomberg / M&A talks).Narrative Update • Dec 13
ABBN: Margin Execution Risks Will Limit Upside Amid Cautious New Underperform Rating
Narrative Update on ABB Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ABB from $37.92 to $42.40, citing expectations for stronger profit margins despite slightly lower projected revenue growth and a marginally higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have highlighted a more cautious stance on ABB, initiating coverage with ratings below the broader market consensus and price targets that imply limited upside from current trading levels.Narrative Update • Nov 29
ABBN: Execution And Sector Competition Will Define Post-Bid Performance Outlook
Analysts have raised ABB's price target modestly from $55.45 to $56.44, citing increasing profit margin expectations and recent sector coverage updates as influencing factors. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted both strengths and concerns surrounding ABB's valuation and growth prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 15
ABBN: Future Performance Hinges On Execution Amid Balanced Opportunities And Risks
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for ABB from $55.45 to $55.45, reflecting slight improvements in revenue growth expectations and a lowered discount rate. They note that much of the company's strengths are already factored into the current share price.Narrative Update • Nov 01
ABBN: Operational Strength And Market Caution Will Shape Near-Term Performance
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for ABB from $53.48 to $55.45. This change reflects cautious optimism, driven by recent coverage noting that the company's positive factors are largely priced in, while fundamentals remain resilient.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Electrification And Automation Will Unlock Resilient Future Opportunities
Narrative Update: ABB Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have modestly raised their fair value price target for ABB from $51.71 to $53.48. This change is attributed to recent Street research, which reflects both improved revenue growth expectations and a balanced view on valuation amid recent coverage updates.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Electrification And Automation Will Unlock Resilient Future Opportunities
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for ABB to $51.71, up from $51.11. They cite slightly improved revenue growth expectations, though this is somewhat offset by a higher discount rate and stable profit margins.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Electrification And Automation Will Unlock Resilient Future Opportunities
Analysts have modestly raised ABB's price target to CHF51.11 amid improved earnings visibility and operational efficiency, but maintain a tempered outlook due to valuation sensitivity and sector headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets due to improved earnings visibility and operational efficiency supporting incremental value.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How ABB makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 35,752 | 4,973 | 6,728 | 1,399 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 34,572 | 4,863 | 6,675 | 1,348 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 33,220 | 4,560 | 6,538 | 1,318 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 31,083 | 4,084 | 6,214 | 1,241 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 30,151 | 3,827 | 6,024 | 1,201 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 30,095 | 3,842 | 5,932 | 1,226 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 30,583 | 3,709 | 5,924 | 1,268 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 32,505 | 3,875 | 6,047 | 1,368 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 32,322 | 3,822 | 5,837 | 1,367 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 32,246 | 3,634 | 5,654 | 1,355 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 32,235 | 3,769 | 5,474 | 1,314 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 31,814 | 3,979 | 5,320 | 1,273 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 31,252 | 3,466 | 5,229 | 1,231 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 30,340 | 2,944 | 5,106 | 1,191 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 29,446 | 2,518 | 4,977 | 1,164 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 29,189 | 4,054 | 4,999 | 1,162 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 28,811 | 4,339 | 4,951 | 1,186 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 29,009 | 4,711 | 4,965 | 1,201 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 28,945 | 4,626 | 4,975 | 1,217 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 28,560 | 2,055 | 4,997 | 1,220 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 28,114 | 886 | 5,340 | 1,193 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 26,819 | 494 | 5,211 | 1,147 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 26,134 | 286 | 5,209 | 1,113 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 26,020 | 457 | 5,023 | 1,121 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 26,330 | 1,383 | 4,783 | 1,134 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 27,347 | 937 | 5,014 | 1,171 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 27,978 | 1,001 | 5,325 | 1,197 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 28,305 | 908 | 5,388 | 1,192 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 28,508 | 884 | 5,422 | 1,180 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 28,068 | 1,450 | 5,252 | 1,154 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 27,662 | 1,450 | 5,137 | 1,142 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 20,431 | 809 | 4,415 | 866 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 22,060 | 991 | 4,491 | 954 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 23,783 | 1,027 | 4,672 | 1,000 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 25,196 | 1,367 | 4,757 | 1,018 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 34,025 | 2,249 | 5,337 | 1,329 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 33,556 | 2,225 | 5,233 | 1,277 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 33,779 | 2,108 | 5,164 | 1,291 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 24,929 | 1,100 | 4,531 | 961 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 34,077 | 1,663 | 5,234 | 1,318 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 34,341 | 1,688 | 5,244 | 1,330 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 34,829 | 1,871 | 5,307 | 1,343 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 35,481 | 1,930 | 5,387 | 1,368 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 36,585 | 2,393 | 5,487 | 1,381 |
Quality Earnings: ABBN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ABBN's current net profit margins (13.9%) are higher than last year (12.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ABBN's earnings have grown by 9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ABBN's earnings growth over the past year (29.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ABBN earnings growth over the past year (29.9%) exceeded the Electrical industry -0.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ABBN's Return on Equity (30.8%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 04:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ABB Ltd is covered by 53 analysts. 27 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Stefan Gächter | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Guenther Hollfelder | Baader Helvea Equity Research |