The recent performance and valuation of
Abbott Laboratories has emerged as an attractive opportunity for investors. Over the last five years, returns have shown a significant
52% gain. Despite a few sporadic downticks in stock price, overall growth has been positive. Particularly, the company showed strong fundamentals in Q2 2024, beating revenue and profit expectations and raising its full year guidance, primarily due to strong medical device sales. However, not all segments performed evenly as there was a noticeable downturn in COVID-19 testing revenue. The cardiovascular division has been a strong supporter but key market changes could impact future profitability. Abbott's moves in gaining
FDA approval for diabetes and obesity treatments could further diversify its health care product range. However, the recent
infant formula verdict causing a $495 million penalty has led the stock to decrease. Share trading and insider selling has been reported, causing apprehension among some investors, however, Abbott's dividend growth has remained robust at 13.3% over the past five years, highlighting its appeal for long-term investors.
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