Abbott Beats Q1 Profit and Revenue Estimates, But Cuts 2026 Outlook After $23B Exact Sciences Deal
Abbott beat Q1 earnings, boosted by cancer diagnostics deal, but cut 2026 profit outlook due to acquisition costs.
Abbott beat Q1 earnings, boosted by cancer diagnostics deal, but cut 2026 profit outlook due to acquisition costs.
Abbott (ABT) stock fell 8% after missing Q4 earnings expectations, with nutrition sales dropping 8.9% due to lower volumes and strategic price cuts on baby formula and supplements.
Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences for $21 billion, gaining leadership in cancer screening with Cologuard and expanding its diagnostics portfolio into fast-growing oncology segment.
Abbott Laboratories is in talks to acquire Exact Sciences Corp. for ~$16B, marking its biggest healthcare deal of 2025 and largest acquisition in nearly 10 years.