The chart below shows how ABBV performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ABBV sees a -1.36% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.07% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.29%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sales Revenue Surge: 1. Strong Sales Growth: AbbVie reported total net revenues of nearly $14.5 billion, reflecting robust growth of 4.9% on an operational basis, with the ex-Humira growth platform delivering reported growth of nearly 18%.
Revenue Guidance Increase: 2. Increased Revenue Guidance: The company raised its full-year revenue guidance by $500 million, now expecting total net revenues of approximately $56 billion, marking an increase of $1.8 billion since initial guidance in February.
Immunology Sales Surge: 3. Impressive Product Performance: Skyrizi and Rinvoq combined sales are expected to exceed $17 billion this year, which is $1.3 billion above initial expectations, showcasing strong momentum in the immunology segment.
Increased EPS Guidance: 4. Raising EPS Guidance: AbbVie increased its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance by $0.15, now expecting adjusted EPS between $10.90 and $10.94, reflecting strong operational performance.
Dividend Growth Announcement: 5. Dividend Increase: AbbVie announced a 5.8% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, beginning with the dividend payable in February 2025, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Humira Sales Decline: 1. Declining Humira Sales: Humira global sales decreased by 36.5% on an operational basis, totaling $2.2 billion, due to increased biosimilar competition and unexpected volume shifts to other novel mechanisms.
Aesthetics Sales Drop: 2. Aesthetics Revenue Decline: Global aesthetics sales fell by $200 million, primarily driven by lower Juvederm volume, which continues to be impacted by challenging economic conditions in key markets.
Juvederm Sales Outlook Adjustment: 3. Juvederm Sales Outlook Moderation: The company has moderated its Juvederm sales outlook for the year due to ongoing economic challenges affecting consumer spending in the aesthetics market, particularly in China.
Vraylar Sales Adjustment: 4. Vraylar Revenue Adjustment: Vraylar total sales were adjusted down by $100 million, reflecting continued strong prescription demand but negatively impacted by a modestly unfavorable channel mix.
Net Interest Expense Impact: 5. Increased Net Interest Expense: AbbVie reported a net interest expense of $591 million, which could pressure overall profitability and cash flow management.
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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