AbbVie Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
AbbVie's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -21%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 30% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2% per year.
Key information
-20.99%
Earnings growth rate
-21.03%
EPS growth rate
| Biotechs Industry Growth | 17.04% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.00% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 5.72% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
AbbVie: Balancing Potential Acquisition Impact With Positive Q1 2026 Earnings
Apr 30
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.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.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.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.
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV): The Immunology Powerhouse – Successfully Navigating the Post-Humira Transition
AbbVie (ABBV) has entered 2026 as a masterclass in pharmaceutical "lifecycle management," having effectively neutralized the long-feared "patent cliff" of its flagship drug, Humira. As of the February 27, 2026 close, the stock is trading at $232.03 , following a robust 3.3% single-day gain that capped off a volatile but ultimately bullish month.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.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.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.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.AbbVie's (NYSE:ABBV) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.73
Jan 08
ABBV: Future Returns Will Hinge On Post-Humira Immunology And Pipeline Execution
Analysts have nudged our AbbVie fair value estimate slightly higher, from $243.55 to $244.68. This reflects modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations for key immunology franchises and pipeline assets, partially offset by slightly lower margin assumptions and a broadly constructive but mixed backdrop of recent price target revisions and rating changes across the Street.ABBV: Future Performance Will Depend On Extended Exclusivity And Pipeline Execution
Analysts have nudged their average price target on AbbVie modestly higher to reflect a wave of target increases into the mid 240s to low 260s dollar range, supported by stronger visibility into Skyrizi and Rinvoq driven growth, extended Rinvoq exclusivity, and a more favorable large cap biopharma backdrop despite mixed ratings changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a generally constructive picture on AbbVie, with most price target revisions skewing higher even as some firms move to the sidelines.AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.73
Dec 02ABBV: Future Performance Will Depend On Pipeline Expansion And Patent Protections
AbbVie’s analyst price target has increased modestly from $241.29 to $243.55. Analysts cite resilient performance in immunology products, extended Rinvoq exclusivity, and improving fundamentals as key drivers of sentiment.AbbVie's (NYSE:ABBV) Dividend Will Be Increased To $1.73
Nov 18ABBV: Future Performance Will Reflect Balance Between Patent Wins and Product Pressures
AbbVie's analyst price target has risen modestly from $237.48 to $241.29. Analysts cite resilient fundamentals and long-term patent settlements, which help offset recent industry downgrades and softer performance in some business units.Continued Expansion in Neuroscience and Immunology Will Drive Leadership Beyond 2025
AbbVie's analyst price target has been raised from approximately $233 to $237 per share. Analysts cite ongoing revenue growth, improved margins, and extended exclusivity for key products as the main drivers behind the upward revision.Expanding Immunology And Neuroscience Will Reshape Global Healthcare
AbbVie's analyst price target has increased significantly, rising from $227 to $233 per share. Analysts cite recent positive developments in patent settlements and stronger-than-expected performance across key growth drivers as the main rationales.Expanding Immunology And Neuroscience Will Reshape Global Healthcare
AbbVie’s consensus price target has been raised from $217.45 to $227.22, as analysts highlight the value added by the extended Rinvoq patent runway, top- and bottom-line beats, pipeline expansion through the Bretisilocin acquisition, and underappreciated royalty streams. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite a substantial extension of Rinvoq’s U.S. patent runway through favorable settlement, delaying generic entry until 2037—4 years beyond prior expectations—and modeling this as adding $11-$24 per share in value.Expanding Immunology And Neuroscience Will Reshape Global Healthcare
AbbVie's price target was raised to $217.45 as analysts cited the value impact of extended Rinvoq exclusivity from litigation settlement, strong Q2 results, and positive pipeline developments, outweighing near-term Aesthetics headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite the settlement of litigation regarding generic Rinvoq, extending market exclusivity in the U.S. to 2037 and reducing threats from earlier-than-anticipated generic competition.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How AbbVie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 62,819 | 3,595 | 13,929 | 9,473 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 61,160 | 4,186 | 13,644 | 9,068 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 59,644 | 2,348 | 12,601 | 8,787 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 58,328 | 3,723 | 13,215 | 8,568 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 57,367 | 4,155 | 13,346 | 8,385 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 56,334 | 4,238 | 14,099 | 8,131 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 55,533 | 5,081 | 13,968 | 7,755 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 55,000 | 5,298 | 13,193 | 7,405 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 54,403 | 5,951 | 13,032 | 7,189 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 54,318 | 4,820 | 12,419 | 7,038 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 55,138 | 6,471 | 12,453 | 6,897 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 56,023 | 8,635 | 12,260 | 6,785 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 56,741 | 7,535 | 12,201 | 6,661 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 58,054 | 11,782 | 14,584 | 6,487 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 57,819 | 13,343 | 12,116 | 6,518 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 57,349 | 12,569 | 11,988 | 6,551 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 56,725 | 12,407 | 11,943 | 6,692 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 56,197 | 11,468 | 11,872 | 6,820 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 55,169 | 7,465 | 11,054 | 6,829 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 53,729 | 6,599 | 10,860 | 6,761 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 50,195 | 5,092 | 10,955 | 6,418 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 45,804 | 4,556 | 9,867 | 6,003 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 40,650 | 7,324 | 9,429 | 5,902 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 36,227 | 6,906 | 8,288 | 5,582 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 34,057 | 8,395 | 6,760 | 5,467 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 33,266 | 7,842 | 6,763 | 5,377 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 32,867 | 3,232 | 6,487 | 5,260 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 32,624 | 4,093 | 6,765 | 5,273 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 32,647 | 5,333 | 6,873 | 5,304 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 32,753 | 5,657 | 7,353 | 5,259 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 32,187 | 7,531 | 6,972 | 5,242 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 30,946 | 6,419 | 6,623 | 5,202 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 29,612 | 6,352 | 6,303 | 5,109 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 28,216 | 5,283 | 6,248 | 5,007 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 27,273 | 6,615 | 5,958 | 4,789 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 26,710 | 6,582 | 5,799 | 4,667 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 26,218 | 6,278 | 5,861 | 4,562 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 25,638 | 5,923 | 5,837 | 4,385 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 25,242 | 6,048 | 5,733 | 4,178 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 24,754 | 5,690 | 5,724 | 4,472 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 23,777 | 5,448 | 5,646 | 4,236 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 22,859 | 5,118 | 5,663 | 4,101 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 21,911 | 2,790 | 6,059 | 3,978 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 20,986 | 2,064 | 6,178 | 3,390 |
Quality Earnings: ABBV has a large one-off loss of $13.6B impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: ABBV's current net profit margins (5.7%) are lower than last year (7.2%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ABBV's earnings have declined by 21% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ABBV's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ABBV had negative earnings growth (-13.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Biotechs industry average (40.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ABBV's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
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 | 2026/05/04 23:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
AbbVie Inc. is covered by 51 analysts. 29 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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| David Toung | Argus Research Company |
| Emily Field | Barclays |
| Luisa Hector | Berenberg |