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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

AbbVie Inc.discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceuticals in the worldwide.The company offers HUMIRA, a therapy administered as an injection for autoimmune and intestinal Behçet's diseases; SKYRIZI to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults; RINVOQ, a JAK inhibitor for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients; IMBRUVICA to treat adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), and VENCLEXTA, a BCL-2 inhibitor used to treat adults with CLL or SLL; and MAVYRET to treat patients with chronic HCV genotype 1-6 infection.


It also provides CREON, a pancreatic enzyme therapy for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency; Synthroid used in the treatment of hypothyroidism; Linzess/Constella to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation; Lupron for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer, endometriosis and central precocious puberty, and patients with anemia caused by uterine fibroids; and Botox therapeutic.In addition, the company offers ORILISSA, a nonpeptide small molecule gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist for women with moderate to severe endometriosis pain; Duopa and Duodopa, a levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel to treat Parkinson's disease; Lumigan/Ganfort, a bimatoprost ophthalmic solution for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension; Ubrelvy to treat migraine with or without aura in adults; Alphagan/ Combigan, an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist for the reduction of IOP in patients with OAG; and Restasis, a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant to increase tear production, as well as other eye care products.AbbVie Inc.


has a research collaboration with Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc.The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois.

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1.b. Last Insights on ABBV

AbbVie's recent performance was driven by strong Q2 2025 earnings, with global net revenue reaching $15.42 billion, beating expectations. The company's immunology and neuroscience portfolios are expanding, with growth drivers like Skyrizi and Rinvoq. A recent EU-US deal on pharmaceuticals and positive outcomes in using Rinvoq to treat alopecia are supportive factors. Additionally, the company's dividend growth, with a 3% yield and nearly 7% annual historical growth, is a compelling aspect. Management projects solid EPS growth and a likely 6% dividend hike.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. AbbVie's Strong Q3 2025 Earnings: A Closer Look

AbbVie's third-quarter 2025 financial performance was impressive, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.86, beating estimates of $1.77. Total net revenues reached nearly $15.8 billion, reflecting an 8.4% growth on an operational basis and surpassing expectations by approximately $300 million. The company's adjusted gross margin was 83.9% of sales, and the adjusted operating margin ratio was 30.9% of sales.

Publication Date: Nov -04

📋 Highlights
  • Revenue and EPS Outperformance:: Q3 net revenues reached $15.8B, surpassing expectations by $300M, with adjusted EPS at $1.86, $0.10 above guidance midpoint.
  • High-Growth Portfolios:: Immunology (Skyrizi/Rinvoq) delivered 40%+ sales growth, while Neuroscience (migraine, Parkinson’s) rose 19.6%, contributing $2.8B in revenues.
  • Pipeline Milestones:: 90+ R&D programs, including FDA submissions for tavapadon (Parkinson’s) and PVEK (blood cancer), plus pivotal data expected for lutikizumab and Temab-A within 2 years.
  • Strategic M&A Activity:: Acquired Gilgamesh (bretisilocin, a Phase II psychedelic for MDD) and Capstan Therapeutics (in vivo CAR-T platform), expanding psychiatry and immunology pipelines.
  • Guidance and Long-Term Goals:: Raised 2025 EPS guidance to $10.61–$10.65 and revenue to $16.9B (+$400M). Committed to $10B U.S. capital investment over 10 years and annual dividend growth.

Revenue Growth Drivers

The growth was primarily driven by AbbVie's ex-Humira growth platform, which delivered reported sales growth of more than 20%. The immunology segment, led by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, achieved total revenues of approximately $7.9 billion, up 11.2% on an operational basis. Jeff Stewart, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, noted that Skyrizi and Rinvoq continue to exceed expectations, demonstrating robust growth across a broad set of indications.

Valuation Metrics

With a P/E Ratio of 99.65 and an EV/EBITDA of 30.96, AbbVie's valuation suggests that the market has high expectations for the company's future growth. The Dividend Yield of 3.09% indicates a relatively stable return for investors. The company's ROE of 142.31% and ROIC of 14.16% demonstrate its ability to generate strong returns on equity and invested capital.

Pipeline Progress

AbbVie is making significant progress in its pipeline, with approximately 90 programs across all stages of development. The company expects several important milestones over the next two years, including new product approvals for tavapadon and PVEK, and expanded indications for Rinvoq, Epkinly, Qulipta, and Ubrelvy. Roopal Thakkar, Executive Vice President, Research and Development, and Chief Scientific Officer, highlighted the potential of Rinvoq in treating alopecia areata and vitiligo.

Guidance and Outlook

AbbVie raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to between $10.61 and $10.65 and now expects total net revenues of approximately $62.8 billion for the full year, an increase of $400 million. The company is confident in its ability to deliver strong growth next year, despite headwinds from continued Humira erosion and Imbruvica IRA pricing. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 9.2%, indicating a continued upward trajectory for the company.

3. NewsRoom

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Could Buying AbbVie Today Set You Up for Life?

Dec -04

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How Strong Is AbbVie's Immunology Franchise After Humira's LOE?

Dec -04

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Groupe la Francaise Purchases 6,466 Shares of AbbVie Inc. $ABBV

Dec -04

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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Presents at Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference Transcript

Dec -03

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AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Dec -03

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AbbVie to Feature New Data at ASH 2025 Showcasing Continued Advances Across Novel Treatment Modalities in Multiple Blood Cancers

Dec -02

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À l'occasion du 19e Congrès européen sur les céphalées, AbbVie va présenter les données de la phase 3 d'ECLIPSE démontrant la supériorité de l'atogépant (AQUIPTA®) par rapport au placebo dans le soulagement complet de la douleur pour le traitement aigu de la migraine

Dec -02

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AbbVie präsentiert auf dem 19. European Headache Congress Phase-3-Daten aus der ECLIPSE-Studie, die die Überlegenheit von Atogepant (AQUIPTA®) gegenüber Placebo bei der Schmerzlinderung in der Akutbehandlung von Migräne belegen

Dec -02

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (10.30%)

6. Segments

Innovative Medicines and Therapies

Expected Growth: 10.3%

AbbVie's biopharmaceuticals' growth is driven by increasing demand for innovative therapies, strong R&D pipeline, and strategic collaborations, leading to a forecasted 10.3% growth rate.

7. Detailed Products

Humira

Humira is a prescription medication used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Imbruvica

Imbruvica is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of blood cancers, including mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.

Venclexta

Venclexta is a prescription medication used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Mavyret

Mavyret is a prescription medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Rinvoq

Rinvoq is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Skyrizi

Skyrizi is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Ubrelvy

Ubrelvy is a prescription medication used to treat acute migraine attacks.

8. AbbVie Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

AbbVie Inc. has a moderate threat of substitutes due to the presence of alternative treatments and therapies for various diseases. However, the company's strong brand recognition and patented products mitigate this threat to some extent.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

AbbVie Inc. has a low bargaining power of customers due to the lack of concentration in the buyer's market. The company's products are often prescribed by doctors, reducing the bargaining power of individual customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

AbbVie Inc. has a moderate bargaining power of suppliers due to the presence of multiple suppliers for raw materials and services. However, the company's large scale of operations and long-term contracts with suppliers mitigate this threat to some extent.

Threat Of New Entrants

AbbVie Inc. has a low threat of new entrants due to the high barriers to entry in the pharmaceutical industry, including significant R&D investments and regulatory hurdles.

Intensity Of Rivalry

AbbVie Inc. operates in a highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with many established players and new entrants vying for market share. The company faces intense competition in various therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, and virology.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 85.15%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 14.85%
Equity Cost 7.07%
WACC 4.41%
Leverage 573.21%

11. Quality Control: AbbVie Inc. passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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AbbVie

A-Score: 6.6/10

Value: 3.0

Growth: 4.7

Quality: 7.5

Yield: 7.0

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 9.0

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Gilead Sciences

A-Score: 6.5/10

Value: 3.3

Growth: 3.0

Quality: 8.6

Yield: 7.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 8.3

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J&J

A-Score: 6.4/10

Value: 3.0

Growth: 4.0

Quality: 7.7

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 8.0

Volatility: 10.0

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Merck

A-Score: 5.9/10

Value: 4.8

Growth: 6.2

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 7.0

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 8.3

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Bristol-Myers Squibb

A-Score: 5.6/10

Value: 5.0

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 6.4

Yield: 8.0

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Amgen

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 2.9

Growth: 5.2

Quality: 6.8

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

226.08$

Current Price

226.08$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows