ABBV
AbbVie Inc. Healthcare - Pharmaceuticals Investor Relations →
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) closed at $223.43 as of 2026-02-03, trading 38.1% above its 200-week moving average of $161.73. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 39.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 635 weeks of data, ABBV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ABBV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +60.1%.
With a market cap of $394.9 billion, ABBV is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 1106.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at -149.4x book value.
ABBV is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 298.00%.
Over the past 12.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ABBV would have grown to $722, compared to $462 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.5% vs 13.3% for the index — confirming ABBV as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -6.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: ABBV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ABBV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying ABBV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +51.5% after 12 months (median +55.0%), compared to +34.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +116.0% vs +67.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ABBV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ABBV has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +60.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 11 | 8.9% | +47.3% | +317.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 12.8% | +73.0% | +341.9% |
| Average | 6 | — | +60.1% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-03