Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$113.29 +0.67 (+0.59%)

(As of 12/17/2024 ET)

Abbott Laboratories - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Abbott Laboratories in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for ABT.

Consensus Price Target

$130.71
15.38% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Abbott Laboratories, the average price target is $130.71. The highest price target for ABT is $149.00, while the lowest price target for ABT is $117.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.38% from the current price of $113.29.

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ABT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/19/23 to 12/18/24	1 Month Ago 11/19/23 to 11/18/24	3 Months Ago 9/20/23 to 9/19/24	1 Year Ago 12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$130.71	$130.07	$123.33	$117.80
Forecasted Upside	15.38% Upside	10.83% Upside	8.04% Upside	8.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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ABT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ABT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Abbott Laboratories Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Abbott Laboratories	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.81	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.38% Upside	28,526.50% Upside	12.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ABT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/5/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$143.00 ➝ $149.00	+26.65%
10/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$133.00 ➝ $138.00	+17.37%
10/17/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$143.00 ➝ $146.00	+24.14%
10/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$120.00 ➝ $125.00	+5.91%
10/17/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$115.00 ➝ $130.00	+10.34%
10/17/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$107.00 ➝ $117.00	-0.70%
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10/17/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Maeder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$131.00 ➝ $133.00	+12.88%
10/14/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Buy	$122.00 ➝ $129.00	+10.28%
10/8/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+13.33%
10/8/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$130.00	+14.69%
10/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$120.00 ➝ $124.00	+8.87%
9/19/2024	Piper Sandler Companies Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$131.00	+14.04%
8/22/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$119.00 ➝ $127.00	+13.95%
7/30/2024	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$121.00	+20.11%
12/13/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$116.00 ➝ $121.00	+13.70%
7/21/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
4/20/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$118.00 ➝ $122.00	+9.56%
4/17/2023	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+25.05%
3/31/2023	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform	$90.00 ➝ $102.00	+2.95%
3/30/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$125.00 ➝ $115.00	+16.61%
1/26/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$110.00 ➝ $125.00	+12.35%

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Should I Buy Abbott Laboratories Stock? ABT 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, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Abbott Laboratories pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Abbott Laboratories
Bull Case

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

Abbott Laboratories recently reported earnings of $1.21 per share, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $200 billion, reflecting its stability and growth potential in the healthcare sector.
Abbott Laboratories has a current stock price of $113.86, which is below the consensus price target of $130.07, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
With a dividend yield of 1.93% and a consistent payout ratio of 66.87%, investors can expect regular income from dividends, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
The stock has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with twelve analysts issuing buy ratings, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.

Abbott Laboratories
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Abbott Laboratories for these reasons:

The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.51, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price growth.
Abbott Laboratories has a beta of 0.73, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Despite recent revenue growth of 4.9% year-over-year, the healthcare sector can be subject to regulatory changes and market fluctuations that may impact future earnings.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, which is relatively low, but any increase in debt could affect its financial stability and investor confidence.
Recent analyst ratings have varied, with some firms issuing hold ratings, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.

ABT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Abbott Laboratories is $130.71, with a high forecast of $149.00 and a low forecast of $117.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Abbott Laboratories in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ABT shares.
: According to analysts, Abbott Laboratories's stock has a predicted upside of 15.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Abbott Laboratories has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Piper Sandler Companies, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Abbott Laboratories less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Abbott Laboratories is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how ABT compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ABT) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Forecast & Price Target