TCM Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 3,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $780,000.
Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Burk Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AbbVie in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in AbbVie during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Imprint Wealth LLC increased its holdings in AbbVie by 56.2% during the fourth quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new position in AbbVie in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake in AbbVie by 115.9% in the fourth quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 136 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. 70.23% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In other news, EVP Nicholas Donoghoe sold 32,710 shares of the firm’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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 74,430 shares in the company, valued at $18,607,500. This trade represents a 30.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
AbbVie Trading Down 0.4%
AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The company reported $3.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.61 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $16.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.80 billion. AbbVie had a negative return on equity of 422.07% and a net margin of 9.80%.The firm’s revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.97 EPS. AbbVie has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.840-3.880 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that AbbVie Inc. will post 14.05 earnings per share for the current year.
AbbVie Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 15th were issued a $1.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. AbbVie’s dividend payout ratio is currently 195.48%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Erste Group Bank raised AbbVie from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Citigroup boosted their price target on AbbVie from $230.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their price objective on AbbVie from $282.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on AbbVie from $258.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $296.00 target price on shares of AbbVie in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $275.95.
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Key Stories Impacting AbbVie
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
AbbVie Profile
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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