Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV – Free Report) by 35.9% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 32,774 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,652 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC’s holdings in AbbVie were worth $7,588,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AbbVie in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX acquired a new position in shares of AbbVie during the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in AbbVie during the third quarter worth $33,000. Financial Gravity Companies Inc. acquired a new stake in AbbVie in the second quarter worth $36,000. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in AbbVie in the second quarter worth $39,000. 70.23% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
AbbVie Price Performance
NYSE:ABBV opened at $219.73 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $224.33 and a 200-day moving average of $224.79. The company has a market cap of $388.51 billion, a PE ratio of 93.10, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 0.34. AbbVie Inc. has a one year low of $164.39 and a one year high of $244.81.
AbbVie Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be issued a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 15th. AbbVie’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 293.22%.
AbbVie News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting AbbVie this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Phase‑1 data for ABBV‑295 reported as encouraging — supports pipeline optionality beyond core brands and is constructive for long‑term revenue upside. AbbVie Reports Promising Results from Phase 1 Study of ABBV-295
- Positive Sentiment: AbbVie advanced a risankizumab dosing study, signaling continued investment in immunology — reinforces management’s growth strategy in a key therapeutic area. AbbVie Advances Risankizumab Dosing Study, Signaling Ongoing Immunology Investment
- Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital started coverage with an Outperform and $260 price target — a bullish institutional view that supports upside versus current levels. RBC Capital Says AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Growth Story Is Still in Early Stages
- Positive Sentiment: Consensus analyst stance remains supportive (“Moderate Buy”), which provides a baseline of buy‑side conviction. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Allergan Aesthetics‑affiliated providers earned top rankings in NY (beneficial for Allergan Aesthetics’ commercial reputation, but limited immediate impact on ABBV stock). New York Plastic Surgical Group and Deep Blue Med Spa Named #1 in New York by Allergan Aesthetics for the Second Year in a Row
- Neutral Sentiment: Features and listicles (e.g., halal/debt‑free stock roundup, retirement income pieces) mention AbbVie but are peripheral to near‑term price movement. Is AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) One of the Debt Free Halal Stocks to Buy?
- Neutral Sentiment: Market reports forecasting growth in bipolar‑depression therapies expand the market opportunity for psychiatric drugs broadly; indirect for AbbVie unless tied to specific assets. Bipolar Depression Market Expected to Witness Accelerated Expansion During the Forecast Period (2026-2036) Amid Advancements in Psychiatric Therapies | DelveInsight
- Negative Sentiment: Shareholder governance concern: reports that the AbbVie CEO’s pay package has spiked above $30M can weigh on sentiment and prompt selling by governance‑focused funds. J&J, AbbVie CEOs See Pay Spike to More Than $30M
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst debate about immunology competition and valuation creates two‑sided risk—some analysts lift targets on growth, others flag competition that could cap upside, encouraging short‑term profit‑taking. How The Narrative For AbbVie (ABBV) Is Shifting On Immunology Growth And Competition Risks
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, SVP David Ryan Purdue sold 5,230 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $233.56, for a total value of $1,221,518.80. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 2,654 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $619,868.24. This represents a 66.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Perry C. Siatis sold 22,381 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.00, for a total value of $5,147,630.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 38,137 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,771,510. This trade represents a 36.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.08% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
ABBV has been the topic of several research reports. HSBC upgraded shares of AbbVie from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $225.00 to $265.00 in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of AbbVie in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on AbbVie from $269.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Piper Sandler increased their price target on AbbVie from $289.00 to $299.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their price objective on AbbVie from $240.00 to $230.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $253.15.
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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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