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AbbVie Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew about ten percent: Net revenues rose 10.3 percent on a reported basis and 10.5 percent on an operational basis, to $17.404 billion. Source
  • Diluted EPS higher on both bases: GAAP diluted EPS was $2.37 against $0.10 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.82 against $1.86. Source
  • Immunology revenue rose 16 percent: Immunology net revenues were $9.165 billion, up 16.3 percent on a reported basis and 16.6 percent on an operational basis. Source
  • Skyrizi drove immunology growth: Skyrizi net revenues were $5.776 billion, up 22.7 percent on a reported basis and 22.9 percent on an operational basis. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin at 85.1 percent: The GAAP gross margin ratio was 75.4 percent in the quarter. The adjusted gross margin ratio was 85.1 percent. Source
  • Apogee brings IL-13 antibody for dermatitis: The acquired Apogee assets include zumilokibart, a late-stage IL-13 antibody with half-life extension, for atopic dermatitis. Source

“AbbVie continues to deliver outstanding results, reflecting solid execution across our diverse portfolio”

Robert A. Michael, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026$13.95 - $13.99Raised from $13.76 - $13.96
Quarterly cash dividend SourceDividend payable February 16, 2027$1.82 per shareRaised from $1.73 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $13.95 - $13.99 from $13.76 - $13.96. Source
  • New: Acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics completed in the quarter. Source
  • New: FDA approved Skyrizi for subcutaneous induction in adult Crohn's disease. Source
  • New: FDA approved Juvmo (tavapadon) tablets for adults with Parkinson's disease. Source
  • New: Quarterly dividend increased from $1.73 to $1.82 per share. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew about ten percent: Net revenues rose 10.3 percent on a reported basis and 10.5 percent on an operational basis, to $17.404 billion. Source
  • Diluted EPS higher on both bases: GAAP diluted EPS was $2.37 against $0.10 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.82 against $1.86. Source
  • Acquired IPR&D reduced quarterly EPS: Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense of $216 million reduced both GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS by $0.11 per share. Source

Immunology portfolio

  • Immunology revenue rose 16 percent: Immunology net revenues were $9.165 billion, up 16.3 percent on a reported basis and 16.6 percent on an operational basis. Source
  • Skyrizi drove immunology growth: Skyrizi net revenues were $5.776 billion, up 22.7 percent on a reported basis and 22.9 percent on an operational basis. Source
  • Rinvoq revenue grew steadily: Rinvoq net revenues were $2.706 billion, up 23.9 percent on a reported basis and 24.3 percent on an operational basis. Source
  • Humira revenue declined sharply: Humira net revenues were $683 million, down 31.2 percent on a reported basis and 30.6 percent on an operational basis. Source

“We also enhanced our long-term growth potential by securing key regulatory approvals, generating differentiated clinical data and completing the acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics.”

Robert A. Michael, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie

Neuroscience, oncology and aesthetics

  • Neuroscience revenue up 19 percent: Neuroscience net revenues were $3.389 billion, up 19.4 percent on a reported basis. Vraylar rose 14.3 percent and Botox Therapeutic rose 9.8 percent. Source
  • Qulipta was a fast-growing neuroscience product: Qulipta net revenues were $398 million, up 38.2 percent on a reported basis. Ubrelvy and Qulipta combined were $847 million. Source
  • Oncology flat as Imbruvica fell: Oncology net revenues were $1.696 billion, up 0.8 percent on a reported basis. Imbruvica net revenues were $522 million, down 26.1 percent. Source
  • Aesthetics slipped slightly: Aesthetics net revenues were $1.176 billion, down 1.4 percent on a reported basis. Botox Cosmetic rose 4.9 percent to $669 million. Source

Pipeline, filings and trial results

  • Lutikizumab hidradenitis trial met primary endpoint: In the Phase 3 INTREPID study, lutikizumab met the primary endpoint on HiSCR 75 at Week 16 versus placebo, with no new safety concerns identified. Source
  • Qulipta met menstrual migraine endpoints: In the Phase 3 LUNA study, Qulipta met the primary and all eight ranked secondary endpoints for menstrual migraine versus placebo. Source
  • Epcoritamab cut progression risk in DLBCL: In the Phase 3 EPCORE DLBCL-2 trial, epcoritamab with R-CHOP reduced the risk of progression or death by 51 percent compared with R-CHOP alone. Source
  • Etentamig submitted to FDA: A Biologics License Application for etentamig was submitted to the FDA for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, based on the Phase 3 CERVINO study. Source
  • Skyrizi application filed in Europe: An application was submitted to the European Medicines Agency seeking approval for Skyrizi subcutaneous induction in adult Crohn's disease. Source

Costs, margins and earnings items

  • Adjusted gross margin at 85.1 percent: The GAAP gross margin ratio was 75.4 percent in the quarter. The adjusted gross margin ratio was 85.1 percent. Source
  • GAAP operating margin below adjusted: The GAAP operating margin ratio was 36.0 percent, against an adjusted operating margin ratio of 48.7 percent. Source
  • SG&A and R&D shares of revenue: GAAP SG&A expense was 23.5 percent of net revenues. GAAP R&D expense was 14.7 percent, and adjusted R&D was 13.9 percent. Source
  • Interest expense and tax rate: GAAP net interest expense was $700 million, and the GAAP tax rate was 12.6 percent against an adjusted rate of 13.6 percent. Source

Acquisitions and strategy

  • Apogee brings IL-13 antibody for dermatitis: The acquired Apogee assets include zumilokibart, a late-stage IL-13 antibody with half-life extension, for atopic dermatitis. Source
  • Apogee asset targets asthma: APG273 is described as a potential best-in-category long-acting combination targeting IL-13 and TSLP in asthma. Source
  • AI partnerships in development and discovery: AbbVie announced an agreement with Valkai on clinical-development AI and a multi-year relationship with Iambic on small molecule discovery. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Long record of dividend increases: Since 2013 the quarterly dividend has risen 355 percent. AbbVie is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index. Source
  • Dividend framed as cash return: Management described the dividend increase as continuing its commitment to returning cash to shareholders through a growing dividend. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 October 2026

  • Lutikizumab data and filing timing: Additional lutikizumab data, including a 36-week blinded extension, are expected next year. Regulatory submissions in hidradenitis suppurativa are planned for the second half of 2027. Source
  • Botox Cosmetic masseter review pending: The FDA accepted the supplemental BLA for review. Approval would make Botox Cosmetic the first neurotoxin indicated for this condition in the U.S. Source
  • Epcoritamab regulatory engagement: Following the DLBCL-2 topline results, Genmab and AbbVie will engage global regulatory authorities. Source
  • ABBV-295 moves to Phase 2: Phase 1 data supported advancing ABBV-295, a long-acting amylin analog, into Phase 2 for chronic weight management. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Immunology net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$9.165 billion, up 16.3 percent reported
Skyrizi net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$5.776 billion, up 22.7 percent reported
Rinvoq net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$2.706 billion, up 23.9 percent reported
Humira net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$683 million, down 31.2 percent reported
Imbruvica net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$522 million, down 26.1 percent
Qulipta net revenues, Q3 2026 Source$398 million, up 38.2 percent reported
R&D expense as share of net revenues, GAAP, Q3 2026 Source14.7 percent
Pipeline approvals SourceSkyrizi subcutaneous induction for Crohn's disease; Juvmo (tavapadon) for Parkinson's disease
Pipeline trial readouts SourceINTREPID (lutikizumab, HS); LUNA (Qulipta, menstrual migraine); EPCORE DLBCL-2 (epcoritamab)

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Acquired IPR&D, milestones and other specified items are uncertain and could materially affect GAAP results for the guidance period, so they are excluded from adjusted guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release gave third-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance including acquired IPR&D. The current release does not state whether it was met.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.