Visionary Wealth Advisors bought a new stake in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 59,531 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,980,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of AbbVie by 37.0% during the 1st quarter. Ranch Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 14,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,238,000 after acquiring an additional 4,017 shares during the period. Capital Advisors Inc. OK raised its holdings in AbbVie by 11.2% in the 2nd quarter. Capital Advisors Inc. OK now owns 447,129 shares of the company’s stock worth $112,516,000 after purchasing an additional 45,132 shares during the period. Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab bought a new position in AbbVie in the 2nd quarter worth $23,557,000. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its position in AbbVie by 7.5% during the second quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 134,579 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,865,000 after purchasing an additional 9,380 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mission Wealth Management LP grew its holdings in AbbVie by 119.1% during the second quarter. Mission Wealth Management LP now owns 69,052 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,376,000 after purchasing an additional 37,531 shares during the period. 70.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
AbbVie Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:ABBV opened at $260.69 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $460.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 73.64, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 0.29. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $254.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $229.87. AbbVie Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $190.75 and a fifty-two week high of $267.47.
AbbVie Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th were issued a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 15th. AbbVie’s payout ratio is 195.48%.
Insider Activity
In related 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 value of $8,177,500.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 74,430 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,607,500. The trade was a 30.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.
Key AbbVie News
Here are the key news stories impacting AbbVie this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Etentamig delivers positive Phase 3 results. AbbVie said its CERVINO trial met both primary endpoints in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The treatment produced a 74% objective response rate and reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 60% versus standard therapies. The results support a potential new oncology growth driver and may allow AbbVie to compete for share in the increasingly competitive multiple myeloma market. AbbVie CERVINO Phase 3 results
- Positive Sentiment: Apogee expands AbbVie’s immunology pipeline. AbbVie completed its approximately $10.9 billion acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics, adding late-stage zumilokibart for atopic dermatitis and additional programs targeting asthma and other inflammatory diseases. The deal strengthens AbbVie’s post-Humira growth prospects and diversifies its pipeline. AbbVie completes Apogee acquisition
- Neutral Sentiment: Full-year earnings guidance was reaffirmed. AbbVie maintained adjusted 2026 EPS guidance of $13.87 to $14.07 and third-quarter guidance of $3.84 to $3.88. The range is broadly consistent with expectations, but its midpoint is slightly below the current consensus estimate of $14.02, limiting the immediate upside reaction.
- Negative Sentiment: Acquisition costs create near-term pressure. The Apogee transaction is expected to dilute earnings initially and become accretive only later, reportedly around 2032. Investors may therefore focus on the substantial cash commitment and the long wait before financial benefits fully materialize. AbbVie Apogee acquisition analysis
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
ABBV has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $296.00 price target on shares of AbbVie in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of AbbVie from $230.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of AbbVie from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of AbbVie from $298.00 to $303.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of AbbVie from $260.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $275.95.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company that was created as a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013 and is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois. The company focuses on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for complex and often chronic medical conditions. Its operations span research and development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and commercialization, with an emphasis on bringing specialty medicines to market across multiple therapeutic areas.
AbbVie’s product portfolio and pipeline cover several major therapeutic categories, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology and women’s health.
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