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NYSE:ABT
Abbott Labs (ABT)
88.59
+0.18 (0.20%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:52:08 pm Market Open.
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It has done quite well compared to other healthcare stocks. They have had a lot of regulatory approvals and had strong earnings in Q2-20. In May the sector can do quite well, seasonally. Given its success across its divisions, he would say it is a good stock to hold even before its seasonal period.
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(A Top Pick Oct 08/20, Up 17.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ABT has achieved its $128 objective. To be disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $97) to the original recommended price level at $109.
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She still thinks it is as good long term investment in this space. Their testing kits are being widely deployed. Testing will remain an important factor in this COVID situation. They will still be well positioned. In their medical devices business they have a lot of new products that will be launched. The dividend is attractive and is increased annually. She sees good long term value.
Christine PooleOwned
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ABT vs. JNJ Similar businesses. You absolutely need exposure to healthcare. He holds JNJ for the dividend aristocrat qualities. ABT has been impressive. Testing platform has been phenomenal and will continue to ramp up. It's a great addition to portfolios at these levels. Tough choice between the two, but ABT probably has more immediate upside.
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This medical device company has has been front and centre during the pandemic -- providing six COVID-19 test kits -- including one now that provides results in 15 minutes. The company's other products help patients with chronic cardiovascular, pulminary, and diabetic issues. The company is launching a new non-finger poking glucose monitoring device -- a game changer. A recent pullback in the share price gives an opportunity to enter with reasonable upside. We would trade this with a $97 stop-loss looking to achieve $128 -- 17% upside. Yield 1.34% (Analysts’ price target is $115.12)
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(A Top Pick Sep 12/19, Up 28%) Still buying it around $102. It's a diversified healthcare company including nutritionals and generic drugs, the latter being sold to emerging markets. EM account for 40% of revenues. Medical devices was seeing fine product momentum even before Covid. After Covid, they've been producing testing kits which drives growth. They just announced a 5-minute test, boasting easy-to-use packaging, which will push growth. She expects excellent growth in the next few years, and it pays a solid dividend.
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The pharma sector has been a safe haven during the pandemic. With companies involved with COVID research, he is looking at this closely. He does not own it yet. They have great dividends, but growth has been slow and that problem will not go away anytime soon. Having exposure to pharma would be a good thing.
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She is putting new client money into this last week. A diversified health care company with four divisions. They have a pharma group that sells into emerging markets. They also have a medical device, diagnostics and a nutritional division. They have developed both screening and antibody tests for COVID-19. Even if a vaccine is found, testing will be required for quite a while. They have increased their dividend for over 40 consecutive years. Yield 1.62% (Analysts’ price target is $100.75)
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Liked BSX better in the past than today. If there were a recession, they'd need more capital. Remains a very fine company as to products. Volumes in medical devices are not recovering as he expected. He owns ABT instead, a diversified player with a very strong balance sheet.