Abbott Laboratories

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ABBOTT LABORATORIES: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
10
StockScouter

Abbott Laboratories, a large-cap growth company in the health care sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with less than average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

Con

Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like ABT

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: A

The most recent quarterly earnings report was approximately equal to or higher than analysts’ consensus forecast, but not to a degree that is predictive of future returns. Neutral

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for ABT. Positive

OWNERSHIP
Grade: C

Insider trading information is unavailable or inconsistent.

Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like ABT

VALUATION
Grade: A

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The price-to-sales multiple is about the same as the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like ABT

The ratio of ABT's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is above the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

TECHNICAL
Grade: B

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive

Previous day's closing price for ABT was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

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