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AbbVie trims 2026 guidance as Apogee acquisition weighs on earnings

Jul 31, 2026, 10:36 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Guidance cut and explicit 2026 earnings drag press near-term valuation; stock declined ~2% on the news and may remain pressured until deal proximity and execution improve.

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AbbVie delivered a solid Q2 beat on earnings and revenue, yet cut its full-year outlook mainly due to the planned Apogee Therapeutics acquisition. The deal, expected to close in Q3, will deduct about 14 cents from 2026 per-share earnings, offset slightly by a 10-cent uplift in underlying operations and a 58-cent drag from in-process R&D and milestones. The stock declined about 2% on the news.

  • Q2 adjusted EPS $3.65, above $3.60 consensus; revenue $16.99B beat.
  • Guidance trimmed to $13.87–$14.07; midpoint $13.97, below $14.08 est.
  • Apogee Therapeutics deal weighs 2026 earnings by about 14c.
  • ABBV stock fell ~2% to around $252.24.

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