UBS raises Abbvie stock price target to $295 on strong quarter
UBS raised its price target for AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) to $295 from $275, citing strong quarterly results with $17.40B revenue, beating estimates. The stock trades near its 52-week high. AbbVie also raised its full-year sales guidance to $67.8B and increased its quarterly dividend. Skyrizi sales were $5.78B, slightly ahead of consensus. The company's PEG ratio is 0.15, indicating attractive pricing relative to growth.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and guidance lift suggest near‑term upside, while the price target raise by UBS adds analyst confidence.
Market read
Fresh earnings data and analyst upgrade make AbbVie a high‑impact trade idea for the day.
What to watch
Potential headwinds from regulatory scrutiny of IL‑23 inhibitors and pricing pressures in key markets.
Background
AbbVie reported Q3 2026 results, highlighting strong performance of its Skyrizi and Rinvoq franchises and announcing new indications.
Ticker impact
UBS raised AbbVie price target to $295 after the company posted Q3 revenue of $17.4B, beat estimates and lifted full-year sales guidance to $67.8B.
likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher guidance
The earnings surprise and target raise are fresh, material information for a large‑cap pharma stock.
Market effects
Boosts sentiment for the broader biotech/pharma sector as AbbVie's results exceed expectations.
Positive impact on US healthcare equities and related ETFs.
Reinforces confidence in global drug pipelines, especially for immunology franchises.
Counterpoint
Some analysts may question the sustainability of growth given competitive pressures from J&J and upcoming patent expiries.
Key entities
- analystUBS
Raised AbbVie price target to $295, maintaining Neutral rating.
- companyAbbVie Inc.
Pharmaceutical company that delivered Q3 earnings beat and raised guidance.


