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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, is a leading global biopharmaceutical company known for its innovative approach to healthcare. With a market cap of $346.66 billion, AbbVie plays a significant role in the pharmaceutical industry, offering a broad range of advanced therapies and medicines that address some of the world's most complex and severe health conditions. Competing fiercely with other major pharmaceutical companies, AbbVie's key competitors include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), which is recognized for its advancements in oncology and immunology treatments.
Companies valued at $200 billion or more are generally considered "mega-cap" stocks, and AbbVie rightly fits this category, reflecting its significant size, stability, and impact in the biopharmaceutical industry. As a global leader in innovative therapies for immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, AbbVie demonstrates the strength and resilience of a mega-cap company, driven by its strong market presence, consistent financial performance, and dedication to advancing growth and innovation in healthcare.
ABBV shares are trading 1% below their 52-week high of $198.30, which they hit on Aug. 27. ABBV has gained 25.6% over the past three months, significantly outperforming the broader Nasdaq Composite ($NASX), which has gained 5.8% over the same time frame.
Longer term, ABBV is up 26.7% on a YTD basis, and the shares have gained 33% over the past 52 weeks. In comparison, the Nasdaq has gained 18% in 2024 and rallied 27% over the past year.
To confirm the recent bullish price trend, ABBV has been trading above its 50-day moving average since mid-July and 200-day moving average since late May.
AbbVie saw its shares rise 2.4% on Aug. 1, following the announcement of its acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (CERE). This move enhances AbbVie's expertise in neuroscience and aligns with its long-term growth strategy. The company expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the Cerevel team to advance treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Earlier, on Jul. 25, AbbVie's stock climbed 3.4% after its Q2 earnings exceeded analysts’ expectations for both revenue and EPS. The company also raised its adjusted EPS guidance for 2024, reflecting a positive outlook for the latter half of the year despite a slower recovery in its aesthetic products segment.
Highlighting the contrast in performance, ABBV's competitor, BMY, has significantly underperformed both ABBV and the broader market indexes. BMY has declined 20.5% over the last 52 weeks.
Despite the strong price performance, analysts are moderately optimistic about ABBV's prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 22 analysts in coverage. The mean price target is $196.04, which indicates that the stock trades at a premium.
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