Abbott Shares Decline Following Earnings Report: Factors Impacting the Medical Device Company.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2026
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Source: Barron's
- Earnings Report: Abbott Laboratories reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that did not meet Wall Street expectations.
- Market Reaction: Following the disappointing earnings report, shares of Abbott Laboratories experienced a significant decline.
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Analyst Views on FDS
Wall Street analysts forecast FDS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FDS is 295.91 USD with a low forecast of 253.00 USD and a high forecast of 326.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
7 Hold
4 Sell
Hold
Current: 252.790
Low
253.00
Averages
295.91
High
326.00
Current: 252.790
Low
253.00
Averages
295.91
High
326.00
About FDS
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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