Abbott Laboratories Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

ABT Stock  USD 126.71  3.18  2.45%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Abbott Laboratories is Strong Buy with 8 buy recommendations. The current projected Abbott Laboratories target price consensus is 130.62, with 27 analyst opinions. Abbott Laboratories buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Abbott Laboratories target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price estimated volatility of 1.4735. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Abbott Laboratories to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
118.87
Highest Forecast
144.99
Target Price
130.62
At this time, Abbott Laboratories' Pretax Profit Margin is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Operating Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.21 in 2025, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 12.9 B in 2025. At this time, Abbott Laboratories' Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Inventory is likely to gain to about 6.5 B in 2025, whereas Property Plant And Equipment Net is likely to drop slightly above 6.3 B in 2025.
  
It's important to approach Abbott Laboratories' target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Abbott Laboratories Target Price Consensus

Abbott target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Abbott Laboratories' target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   27  Strong Buy
Most Abbott analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Abbott stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Abbott Laboratories, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Abbott Laboratories Target Price Projection

Abbott Laboratories' current and average target prices are 126.71 and 130.62, respectively. The current price of Abbott Laboratories is the price at which Abbott Laboratories is currently trading. On the other hand, Abbott Laboratories' target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Abbott Laboratories Market Quote on 15th of March 2025

Low Price124.5Odds
High Price128.49Odds

126.71

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Abbott Laboratories Target Price

Low Estimate118.87Odds
High Estimate144.99Odds

130.6213

Historical Lowest Forecast  118.87 Target Price  130.62 Highest Forecast  144.99
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Abbott Laboratories and the information provided on this page.

Abbott Laboratories Analyst Ratings

Abbott Laboratories' analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Abbott Laboratories stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Abbott Laboratories' financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Abbott Laboratories' historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Abbott Laboratories price targets

Abbott Laboratories' stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Abbott Laboratories' target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Abbott Laboratories' target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Abbott Laboratories' stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Abbott Laboratories Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Abbott Laboratories is a key component of Abbott Laboratories valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Abbott Laboratories.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
124.80126.27127.74
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
114.04139.69141.16
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.981.061.09
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