Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ABBV or AMGN?

Amgen has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AbbVie. Amgen is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio AbbVie $61.16B 6.26 $4.23B $2.03 106.71 Amgen $36.75B 4.96 $7.71B $14.37 23.49

Is ABBV or AMGN more profitable?

Amgen has a net margin of 20.96% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat AbbVie's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AbbVie 5.79% -576.45% 13.39% Amgen 20.96% 137.41% 13.28%

Does the media refer more to ABBV or AMGN?

In the previous week, AbbVie had 22 more articles in the media than Amgen. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 40 mentions for Amgen. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AbbVie 49 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Amgen 32 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Is ABBV or GILD more profitable?

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat AbbVie's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AbbVie 5.79% -576.45% 13.39% Gilead Sciences 30.99% 48.19% 18.28%

Does the media refer more to ABBV or GILD?

In the previous week, AbbVie had 8 more articles in the media than Gilead Sciences. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 54 mentions for Gilead Sciences. Gilead Sciences' average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Gilead Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AbbVie 49 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Gilead Sciences 45 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MRNA or ABBV?

AbbVie has higher revenue and earnings than Moderna. Moderna is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Moderna $1.94B 13.05 -$2.82B -$8.15 N/A AbbVie $61.16B 6.26 $4.23B $2.03 106.71

Is MRNA or ABBV more profitable?

AbbVie has a net margin of 5.79% compared to Moderna's net margin of -143.55%. Moderna's return on equity of -26.64% beat AbbVie's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Moderna -143.55% -26.64% -19.32% AbbVie 5.79% -576.45% 13.39%

Does the media favor MRNA or ABBV?

In the previous week, AbbVie had 12 more articles in the media than Moderna. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 50 mentions for Moderna. AbbVie's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Moderna's score of 0.46 indicating that AbbVie is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Moderna 23 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 12 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral AbbVie 49 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Is ABBV or ABT more profitable?

Abbott Laboratories has a net margin of 13.90% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Abbott Laboratories' return on equity of 17.62% beat AbbVie's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets AbbVie 5.79% -576.45% 13.39% Abbott Laboratories 13.90% 17.62% 10.01%

Does the media refer more to ABBV or ABT?

In the previous week, AbbVie had 7 more articles in the media than Abbott Laboratories. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 55 mentions for Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Abbott Laboratories is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment AbbVie 49 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Abbott Laboratories 50 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, AZN or ABBV?

Astrazeneca has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AbbVie. Astrazeneca is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Astrazeneca $58.74B 4.62 $10.23B $6.66 26.26 AbbVie $61.16B 6.26 $4.23B $2.03 106.71

Is AZN or ABBV more profitable?

Astrazeneca has a net margin of 17.19% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Astrazeneca's return on equity of 30.86% beat AbbVie's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Astrazeneca 17.19% 30.86% 12.68% AbbVie 5.79% -576.45% 13.39%

Does the media refer more to AZN or ABBV?

In the previous week, AbbVie had 54 more articles in the media than Astrazeneca. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 8 mentions for Astrazeneca. AbbVie's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Astrazeneca's score of 0.85 indicating that AbbVie is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Astrazeneca 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive AbbVie 49 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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ABBV vs. AMGN, GILD, MRNA, ABT, and AZN

Should you buy AbbVie stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares AbbVie with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with AbbVie include Amgen (AMGN), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Moderna (MRNA), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), and Astrazeneca (AZN).

How does AbbVie compare to Amgen?

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) and Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Amgen has a net margin of 20.96% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Amgen's return on equity of 137.41% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AbbVie	5.79%	-576.45%	13.39%
Amgen	20.96%	137.41%	13.28%

Amgen has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AbbVie. Amgen is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AbbVie	$61.16B	6.26	$4.23B	$2.03	106.71
Amgen	$36.75B	4.96	$7.71B	$14.37	23.49

AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amgen has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

AbbVie currently has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 16.99%. Amgen has a consensus price target of $354.42, indicating a potential upside of 4.98%. Given AbbVie's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AbbVie is more favorable than Amgen.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AbbVie	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Amgen	2 Sell rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

In the previous week, AbbVie had 22 more articles in the media than Amgen. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 40 mentions for Amgen. Amgen's average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Amgen is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AbbVie	49 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Amgen	32 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

AbbVie pays an annual dividend of $6.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Amgen pays an annual dividend of $10.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. AbbVie pays out 340.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Amgen pays out 70.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AbbVie has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Amgen has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. AbbVie is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

70.2% of AbbVie shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.5% of Amgen shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of AbbVie shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Amgen shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

AbbVie beats Amgen on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AbbVie compare to Gilead Sciences?

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

AbbVie pays an annual dividend of $6.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Gilead Sciences pays an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. AbbVie pays out 340.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gilead Sciences pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Gilead Sciences has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. AbbVie is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

AbbVie currently has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 16.99%. Gilead Sciences has a consensus price target of $158.41, indicating a potential upside of 28.00%. Given Gilead Sciences' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Gilead Sciences is more favorable than AbbVie.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AbbVie	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Gilead Sciences	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	25 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gilead Sciences has a beta of 0.31, indicating that its share price is 69% less volatile than the broader market.

Gilead Sciences has a net margin of 30.99% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Gilead Sciences' return on equity of 48.19% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AbbVie	5.79%	-576.45%	13.39%
Gilead Sciences	30.99%	48.19%	18.28%

Gilead Sciences has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AbbVie. Gilead Sciences is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AbbVie	$61.16B	6.26	$4.23B	$2.03	106.71
Gilead Sciences	$29.44B	5.22	$8.51B	$7.34	16.86

70.2% of AbbVie shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of AbbVie shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Gilead Sciences shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, AbbVie had 8 more articles in the media than Gilead Sciences. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 54 mentions for Gilead Sciences. Gilead Sciences' average media sentiment score of 1.36 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Gilead Sciences is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AbbVie	49 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Gilead Sciences	45 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Gilead Sciences beats AbbVie on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AbbVie compare to Moderna?

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and valuation.

75.3% of Moderna shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.2% of AbbVie shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.8% of Moderna shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of AbbVie shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

AbbVie has a net margin of 5.79% compared to Moderna's net margin of -143.55%. Moderna's return on equity of -26.64% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Moderna	-143.55%	-26.64%	-19.32%
AbbVie	5.79%	-576.45%	13.39%

AbbVie has higher revenue and earnings than Moderna. Moderna is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Moderna	$1.94B	13.05	-$2.82B	-$8.15	N/A
AbbVie	$61.16B	6.26	$4.23B	$2.03	106.71

In the previous week, AbbVie had 12 more articles in the media than Moderna. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 50 mentions for Moderna. AbbVie's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Moderna's score of 0.46 indicating that AbbVie is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Moderna	23 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	12 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
AbbVie	49 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Moderna has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Moderna currently has a consensus price target of $36.60, indicating a potential downside of 42.78%. AbbVie has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 16.99%. Given AbbVie's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AbbVie is more favorable than Moderna.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Moderna	5 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.83
AbbVie	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Summary

AbbVie beats Moderna on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AbbVie compare to Abbott Laboratories?

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) and Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) are both large-cap medical companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Abbott Laboratories has a net margin of 13.90% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Abbott Laboratories' return on equity of 17.62% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AbbVie	5.79%	-576.45%	13.39%
Abbott Laboratories	13.90%	17.62%	10.01%

AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Abbott Laboratories has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

70.2% of AbbVie shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of Abbott Laboratories shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of AbbVie shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Abbott Laboratories shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AbbVie had 7 more articles in the media than Abbott Laboratories. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 55 mentions for Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat AbbVie's score of 1.19 indicating that Abbott Laboratories is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
AbbVie	49 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Abbott Laboratories	50 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Abbott Laboratories has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AbbVie. Abbott Laboratories is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AbbVie	$61.16B	6.26	$4.23B	$2.03	106.71
Abbott Laboratories	$44.33B	3.48	$6.52B	$3.57	24.78

AbbVie currently has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 16.99%. Abbott Laboratories has a consensus price target of $118.30, indicating a potential upside of 33.71%. Given Abbott Laboratories' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Abbott Laboratories is more favorable than AbbVie.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
AbbVie	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Abbott Laboratories	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

AbbVie pays an annual dividend of $6.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Abbott Laboratories pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. AbbVie pays out 340.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Abbott Laboratories pays out 70.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years and Abbott Laboratories has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years.

Summary

Abbott Laboratories beats AbbVie on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does AbbVie compare to Astrazeneca?

Astrazeneca (NYSE:AZN) and AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

20.4% of Astrazeneca shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.2% of AbbVie shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of AbbVie shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, AbbVie had 54 more articles in the media than Astrazeneca. MarketBeat recorded 62 mentions for AbbVie and 8 mentions for Astrazeneca. AbbVie's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Astrazeneca's score of 0.85 indicating that AbbVie is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Astrazeneca	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
AbbVie	49 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Astrazeneca has a beta of 0.25, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AbbVie has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Astrazeneca has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AbbVie. Astrazeneca is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AbbVie, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Astrazeneca	$58.74B	4.62	$10.23B	$6.66	26.26
AbbVie	$61.16B	6.26	$4.23B	$2.03	106.71

Astrazeneca presently has a consensus price target of $205.33, indicating a potential upside of 17.42%. AbbVie has a consensus price target of $253.43, indicating a potential upside of 16.99%. Given Astrazeneca's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Astrazeneca is more favorable than AbbVie.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Astrazeneca	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
AbbVie	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Astrazeneca has a net margin of 17.19% compared to AbbVie's net margin of 5.79%. Astrazeneca's return on equity of 30.86% beat AbbVie's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Astrazeneca	17.19%	30.86%	12.68%
AbbVie	5.79%	-576.45%	13.39%

Astrazeneca pays an annual dividend of $4.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. AbbVie pays an annual dividend of $6.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Astrazeneca pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AbbVie pays out 340.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. AbbVie is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

AbbVie beats Astrazeneca on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	AbbVie	Large Cap Pharma Industry	Medical Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$382.49B	$302.55B	$6.43B	$23.21B
Dividend Yield	3.20%	2.85%	2.68%	4.06%
P/E Ratio	106.71	27.04	24.75	31.61
Price / Sales	6.26	4.99	530.01	112.15
Price / Cash	14.29	12.90	45.07	24.44
Price / Book	-118.38	7.72	10.80	4.68
Net Income	$4.23B	$11.61B	$3.57B	$1.08B
7 Day Performance	-4.80%	-3.12%	0.73%	-0.82%
1 Month Performance	1.94%	-1.17%	1.35%	1.61%
1 Year Performance	17.00%	18.96%	29.31%	24.87%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ABBV AbbVie	4.6601 of 5 stars	$216.63 +0.1%	$253.43 +17.0%	+16.9%	$382.49B	$61.16B	106.71	57,000	Trending News Dividend Announcement Gap Up
AMGN Amgen	4.3413 of 5 stars	$337.60 flat	$354.42 +5.0%	+16.6%	$182.21B	$36.75B	23.49	31,500	Positive News Analyst Forecast High Trading Volume
GILD Gilead Sciences	4.9188 of 5 stars	$123.76 flat	$158.41 +28.0%	+14.6%	$153.66B	$29.44B	16.86	17,000	Positive News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
MRNA Moderna	1.221 of 5 stars	$63.96 flat	$36.60 -42.8%	+151.8%	$25.38B	$1.94B	N/A	4,700	Trending News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade Options Volume High Trading Volume
ABT Abbott Laboratories	4.9861 of 5 stars	$88.48 +0.1%	$118.30 +33.7%	-33.1%	$154.12B	$44.33B	24.78	115,000	Positive News Dividend Announcement Analyst Downgrade High Trading Volume

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