AbbVie Inc.

NYSE:ABBV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$454.4b

AbbVie Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

AbbVie is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 23.7% and 6.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 24.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 318.3% in 3 years.

Key information

23.7%

Earnings growth rate

24.43%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs earnings growth29.0%
Revenue growth rate6.7%
Future return on equity318.25%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated11 Sep 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 04

AbbVie: Shares Defy Sell-Side Downgrades, And That's Bullish (Technical Analysis)

Summary AbbVie remains a 'Buy', supported by robust fundamentals, a strong immunology portfolio, and attractive valuation metrics. The recent $11B Apogee Therapeutics acquisition enhances ABBV's pipeline in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with only modest near-term EPS dilution. Q2 results beat expectations, driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while technicals and momentum favor continued upside toward a $292 price target. Key risks include increased competition, clinical trial outcomes, and balance sheet monitoring; upcoming conferences and earnings may introduce near-term volatility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 07

ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Apogee Respiratory Bet

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for AbbVie higher to about $273 per share. This reflects refreshed models that factor in Q2 updates, stronger confidence in long term margins, and the potential impact of the Apogee acquisition, while still using a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly lower future P/E assumption.
Narrative Update • Jul 24

ABBV: Future Returns Will Rely On Apogee Deal And Broader Pipeline Execution

AbbVie’s updated analyst price target has increased to $266.89 from $259.46 as analysts factor in recent Q2 preview research, higher modeled profit margins, and a slightly adjusted discount rate and future P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around AbbVie points to a broadly constructive tone ahead of Q2 results, with several firms revisiting their models, adjusting P/E assumptions, and updating margin and pipeline expectations.
Narrative Update • Jul 10

ABBV: Future Returns Will Depend On Apogee Deal And Broader Immunology Expansion

AbbVie’s refreshed analyst price target framework edges higher to about $259 from roughly $254, with analysts pointing to updated Q2 models, recent target hikes across several firms, and added confidence around the Apogee acquisition’s immunology and respiratory potential as key supports for the revision. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AbbVie centers on two main themes, the refreshed Q2 earnings models and the planned Apogee Therapeutics acquisition.
Narrative Update • Jun 23

ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Apogee Deal And Immunology Pipeline

Analysts have made only a modest adjustment to AbbVie’s fair value narrative, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and updated views on margins and long term P/E in light of the proposed $10.9 billion Apogee Therapeutics deal and its implications for competition and atopic dermatitis market potential. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AbbVie around the proposed US$10.9b Apogee Therapeutics acquisition highlights a mix of optimism about growth opportunities in immunology and atopic dermatitis, alongside caution about execution risk, competition, and valuation.
Analysis Article • Jun 16

AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Could Be 12.6% Undervalued After CLL14 Trial Update

AbbVie (ABBV) is back in focus after releasing nine year final results from its Phase 3 CLL14 trial, where a fixed duration venetoclax plus obinutuzumab regimen improved progression free survival in untreated CLL patients. See our latest analysis for AbbVie. The latest CLL14 update lands after a mixed few sessions for AbbVie, with the share price slipping 2.7% on the day to $221.59, while still showing a 5.3% 30 day share price return and a 19.9% one year total shareholder return that points...
Narrative Update • Jun 06

ABBV: Future Returns Will Depend On Expanding Immunology And IBD Pipeline Execution

AbbVie’s updated analyst price target edges higher to $253.55 from $249.43 as analysts factor in slightly higher profit margin assumptions, modestly lower revenue growth expectations, a reduced discount rate, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple, with recent research highlighting the depth of the inflammatory bowel disease pipeline and broader R&D optionality. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AbbVie shows a mix of optimism and caution, with multiple price target revisions clustered within a relatively tight range and commentary that keeps attention on the inflammatory bowel disease pipeline and broader R&D portfolio.
Analysis Article • May 15

We Think You Can Look Beyond AbbVie's (NYSE:ABBV) Lackluster Earnings

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from AbbVie Inc. ( NYSE:ABBV ), despite the profit numbers being...
Narrative Update • Apr 23

ABBV: Future Returns Will Rely On Immunology Expansion And Operating Leverage Execution

Analysts made a small upward adjustment to AbbVie’s fair value estimate to about $249. The modest change reflects a mix of slightly higher assumed discount rates and future P/E multiples, alongside recent shifts in Street price targets, including both raises and trims from firms such as Piper Sandler, Guggenheim, Cantor Fitzgerald, Evercore ISI, Citi and UBS, as well as fresh bullish initiations from Canaccord, RBC Capital and Barclays.
Narrative Update • Apr 08

ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Immunology Encore And Operating Leverage Execution

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to AbbVie’s price target, reflecting updated views on its immunology pipeline potential, operating leverage, and the ongoing debate about whether recent share underperformance and selloffs adequately reflect competitive risks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AbbVie highlights a split view, with some analysts focusing on the upside from the immunology pipeline and operating leverage, while others point to valuation and competitive questions after a period of share underperformance.
Narrative Update • Mar 24

ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Immunology Encore Outweighing Competitive Concerns

Narrative Update The analyst price target for AbbVie has been adjusted slightly higher to reflect a fair value move to about $249. Analysts point to early stage indication expansion, operating leverage potential, and ongoing immunology pipeline developments, even as some firms flag emerging competition and a more balanced risk and reward profile.
Narrative Update • Mar 10

ABBV: Future Returns Will Depend On Immunology Encore And Deal Optionality Uncertainty

The analyst price target for AbbVie edges higher to align with our fair value shift from $248.29 to $248.86, as analysts highlight ongoing indication expansion in immunology, potential operating leverage, and multiple expansion drivers, even as some firms note emerging competition and a more balanced risk and reward profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AbbVie reflects a split view, with some analysts pointing to upside tied to immunology growth and pipeline execution, while others flag competition risk and a more balanced risk and reward profile at current levels.
Narrative Update • Feb 22

ABBV: Future Returns Will Rely On Immunology Encore And Evolving Deal Optionality

Our updated AbbVie narrative reflects a modest price target increase to about $248 per share, as analysts point to potential operating leverage, room for P/E multiple expansion, and a pipeline of proof-of-concept and immunology programs that could support slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, even as margin expectations are trimmed. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around AbbVie, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as they reassess execution risks, competitive pressures, and the potential impact of the pipeline on valuation.
Narrative Update • Feb 07

ABBV: Future Returns Will Depend On Immunology Pipeline Clarity And M&A Uncertainty

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for AbbVie by a small amount. This reflects slightly lower revenue growth and P/E assumptions, while also incorporating a modestly higher profit margin and recent mixed research views around competition and pipeline visibility.
Narrative Update • Jan 24

ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Post-Humira Immunology And Deal Optionality

Analysts have nudged their price target for AbbVie slightly higher to reflect a fair value estimate of about $245 per share, supported by updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E. Recent research highlights both increased price targets and more cautious views around competition and the sustainability of outperformance in key immunology drugs.
Narrative Update • Jan 09

ABBV: Future Returns Will Depend On Post-Humira Immunology And Pipeline Execution

Analysts have trimmed their AbbVie fair value estimate by about $0.10 per share to roughly $244.56. This reflects a mix of slightly higher risk assumptions, modestly adjusted revenue and margin expectations, and a more balanced set of views after recent downgrades and price target changes that suggest outperformance is already well reflected in the current share price.
Analysis Article • Jan 08

AbbVie's (NYSE:ABBV) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.73

AbbVie Inc. ( NYSE:ABBV ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 17th of February to...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:ABBV - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202879,08522,33536,58732,04319
12/31/202773,49119,08737,16030,02622
12/31/202667,58814,07924,78624,26923
6/30/202664,3866,27018,21019,507N/A
3/31/202662,8193,59719,98021,224N/A
12/31/202561,1604,18617,81619,030N/A
9/30/202559,6442,34819,68420,860N/A
6/30/202558,3283,72318,23919,283N/A
3/31/202557,3674,15515,38516,401N/A
12/31/202456,3344,23817,83218,806N/A
9/30/202455,5335,08115,62316,511N/A
6/30/202455,0005,29817,78018,638N/A
3/31/202454,4035,95121,89122,686N/A
12/31/202354,3184,82022,06222,839N/A
9/30/202355,1386,47124,72925,514N/A
6/30/202356,0238,63524,79925,542N/A
3/31/202356,7417,53523,52024,228N/A
12/31/202258,05411,78224,24824,943N/A
9/30/202257,81913,34321,92122,590N/A
6/30/202257,34912,56922,21422,923N/A
3/31/202256,72512,40722,04722,808N/A
12/31/202156,19711,46821,99022,777N/A
9/30/202155,1697,46521,67722,556N/A
6/30/202153,7296,59919,57220,451N/A
3/31/202150,1955,09217,78918,650N/A
12/31/202045,8044,55616,79017,588N/A
9/30/202040,6507,32415,32716,009N/A
6/30/202036,2276,90614,11514,734N/A
3/31/202034,0578,395N/A14,122N/A
12/31/201933,2667,842N/A13,324N/A
9/30/201932,8673,232N/A13,441N/A
6/30/201932,6244,093N/A13,410N/A
3/31/201932,6475,333N/A13,799N/A
12/31/201832,7535,657N/A13,427N/A
9/30/201832,1877,531N/A12,619N/A
6/30/201830,9466,419N/A11,366N/A
3/31/201829,6126,352N/A10,503N/A
12/31/201728,2165,283N/A9,960N/A
9/30/201727,2736,615N/A8,917N/A
6/30/201726,7106,582N/A7,100N/A
3/31/201726,2186,278N/A7,015N/A
12/31/201625,6385,923N/A7,041N/A
9/30/201625,2426,048N/A7,463N/A
6/30/201624,7545,690N/A8,164N/A
3/31/201623,7775,448N/A8,078N/A
12/31/201522,8595,118N/A7,535N/A
9/30/201521,9112,790N/A4,994N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ABBV's forecast earnings growth (23.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: ABBV's earnings (23.7% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (17.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ABBV's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: ABBV's revenue (6.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ABBV's revenue (6.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ABBV's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (318.3%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/13 02:33
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

AbbVie Inc. is covered by 51 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David ToungArgus Research Company
Emily FieldBarclays
Luisa HectorBerenberg