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AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$183.08 +1.94 (+1.07%)
(As of 11/27/2024 ET)

AbbVie - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
20

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AbbVie in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ABBV.

Consensus Price Target

$203.50
11.15% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AbbVie, the average price target is $203.50. The highest price target for ABBV is $225.00, while the lowest price target for ABBV is $173.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.15% from the current price of $183.08.
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ABBV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/30/23 to 11/29/24
1 Month Ago
10/31/23 to 10/30/24
3 Months Ago
9/1/23 to 8/31/24
1 Year Ago
11/30/22 to 11/30/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$203.50$199.39$191.64$167.69
Forecasted Upside11.15% Upside-1.07% Downside-2.38% Downside17.80% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ABBV Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ABBV Price Targets by Month

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AbbVie Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAbbVieMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.96
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.15% Upside24,757.91% Upside6.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/22/2024Leerink Partnrs
5 of 5 stars
D. Risinger
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11/22/2024Leerink Partners
1 of 5 stars
 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$206.00+19.64%
11/19/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy$195.00+17.80%
11/15/2024Wolfe Research
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A. Hammond
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$205.00+20.85%
11/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$210.00 ➝ $200.00+16.74%
11/12/2024Citigroup
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P. Verdult
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$226.00 ➝ $215.00+24.27%
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11/12/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$228.00 ➝ $208.00+18.74%
11/12/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$231.00 ➝ $224.00+28.41%
11/6/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$212.00 ➝ $221.00+9.36%
11/4/2024Argus
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D. Toung
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/31/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$195.00 ➝ $200.00-1.87%
10/18/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $195.00+3.45%
10/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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C. Breen
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$203.00+6.58%
10/10/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $215.00+10.49%
10/7/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $212.00+9.75%
10/7/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $225.00+16.22%
8/30/2024William Blair
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M. Phipps
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
8/23/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$196.00 ➝ $209.00+6.05%
8/5/2024Cantor Fitzgerald
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L. Chen
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $200.00+8.40%
7/3/2024Piper Sandler Companies
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $190.00+14.48%
6/5/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$185.00+14.08%
2/5/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$181.00 ➝ $189.00+12.05%
12/11/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$173.00+15.89%
11/9/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageHold$150.00+5.60%
7/12/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$170.00 ➝ $160.00+18.02%
2/10/2023Atlantic Securities
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 Lower TargetNeutral$157.00 ➝ $154.00+1.83%
2/10/2023SVB Securities
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$135.00 ➝ $153.00+2.89%

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Should I Buy AbbVie Stock? ABBV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AbbVie pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AbbVie
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AbbVie:

  • AbbVie has a strong market position with a current stock price of $167.74, reflecting investor confidence and potential for growth.
  • The company recently reported earnings of $3.00 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
  • AbbVie has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with Wells Fargo raising its price target to $195.00, suggesting a positive outlook and potential for stock appreciation.
  • Institutional ownership is high, with 70.23% of shares held by institutional investors, which often indicates stability and confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • AbbVie has a diverse product portfolio, including recent advancements in its pharmaceutical offerings, which can drive future revenue growth and market expansion.

AbbVie
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in AbbVie for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week range between $137.14 and $207.32, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • AbbVie has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 9.64, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the company's ability to manage its debt effectively.
  • Recent price target reductions from other analysts, such as Morgan Stanley lowering its target to $224.00, could signal caution among market experts regarding future performance.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.54 suggests potential liquidity issues, meaning it may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
  • AbbVie faces increasing competition in the pharmaceutical sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long run.

ABBV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AbbVie is $203.50, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $173.00.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AbbVie in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ABBV shares.

According to analysts, AbbVie's stock has a predicted upside of 11.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AbbVie's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like AbbVie more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for AbbVie is 2.96 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how ABBV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ABBV) was last updated on 11/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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