Cyndeo Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 2.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 141,048 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,837 shares during the quarter. AbbVie makes up approximately 1.6% of Cyndeo Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 7th largest position. Cyndeo Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in AbbVie were worth $36,897,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Burk Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of AbbVie during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in AbbVie by 52.2% in the 2nd quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC grew its holdings in AbbVie by 38.9% in the 2nd quarter. Principia Wealth Advisory LLC now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AbbVie in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, IMG Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in AbbVie by 3,060.0% in the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 158 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.23% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at AbbVie
In other AbbVie news, EVP Nicholas Donoghoe sold 32,710 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total transaction of $8,177,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,607,500. The trade was a 30.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.
AbbVie Trading Up 0.7%
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $3.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.61 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $16.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.80 billion. AbbVie had a net margin of 9.80% and a negative return on equity of 422.07%. AbbVie’s quarterly revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.97 earnings per share. AbbVie has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.840-3.880 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that AbbVie Inc. will post 13.94 earnings per share for the current year.
AbbVie Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 15th will be given a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 15th. AbbVie’s payout ratio is 195.48%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts have issued reports on ABBV shares. Argus boosted their price target on AbbVie from $250.00 to $270.00 in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of AbbVie from $295.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Oppenheimer boosted their price target on shares of AbbVie from $244.00 to $258.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $225.00 price objective (up from $203.00) on shares of AbbVie in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of AbbVie from $230.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $277.18.
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AbbVie News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting AbbVie this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Positive Phase 3 cancer-trial results provided the most important company-specific catalyst. AbbVie and Genmab reported that epcoritamab plus R-CHOP significantly reduced the risk of disease progression or death in newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, strengthening AbbVie’s oncology pipeline and potential long-term growth. What Does AbbVie (ABBV) 51% DLBCL Risk Reduction Mean For Its Oncology Push?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and options-market confidence remains favorable. Erste Group Bank issued a positive earnings outlook, Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed its Outperform rating, and traders purchased an unusually high volume of ABBV call options—signals of bullish expectations ahead of results. Erste Group Bank Issues Positive Outlook for AbbVie Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to view AbbVie as attractively valued for a large-cap pharmaceutical company. Coverage highlights a forward P/E near 16.4, strong year-to-date performance, a durable dividend, and newer medicines growing fast enough to offset declining Humira revenue. AbbVie is Outperforming the Market this Year So Far. Is Its 16.4x Valuation Attractive?
- Positive Sentiment: Sector rotation is helping the stock. Investors have been shifting toward defensive pharmaceutical companies as technology stocks weaken, pushing major drugmakers close to record highs. Big Pharma Stocks Close Near All-Time Highs
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are now looking ahead to AbbVie’s third-quarter earnings report, scheduled for October 30. The results and updated guidance will test whether recent pipeline momentum and newer-drug growth justify the stock’s rally. AbbVie’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
- Negative Sentiment: The primary risk remains the transition away from established blockbusters. AbbVie must prove that newer medicines can sustain earnings as mature products face competition, while its trailing valuation appears elevated despite a more reasonable forward multiple. AbbVie vs. Merck: Which Pharma Stock Offers Better Value?
AbbVie Company Profile
AbbVie Inc is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets medicines for a range of serious and chronic health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics, gastroenterology and women’s health.
The company’s products include the immunology medicines Skyrizi and Rinvoq; neuroscience treatments such as Vraylar, Ubrelvy and Qulipta; and oncology medicines including Imbruvica and Venclexta. AbbVie also markets Botox Cosmetic and Botox Therapeutic, as well as other products for aesthetics, eye care and specialty care.
AbbVie was established in 2013 as an independent, publicly traded company following its separation from Abbott Laboratories.
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