Abbott Climbs to 212th in Market Activity Amid 24% Volume Drop as Institutions Boost Holdings

On August 20, 2025, Abbott (ABT) rose 0.91% with a trading volume of $0.48 billion, a 24.02% drop from the previous day, ranking it 212th in market activity. Institutional activity highlighted increased stakes in the stock, with Aviso Financial Inc. boosting its holdings by 9.6% to 33,006 shares valued at $4.38 million. Korea Investment CORP also raised its position by 8.0%, acquiring 105,870 additional shares, bringing total ownership to 1,433,496 shares worth $190.15 million.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.26 per share, aligning with analyst expectations and reflecting 7.4% year-over-year revenue growth. Abbott announced a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, translating to a 1.8% yield and a payout ratio of 29.57%. Analysts have varied their ratings, with Jefferies Financial Group upgrading to “buy” with a $145 price target and Wells Fargo lowering its objective to $142 while maintaining an “overweight” rating. Institutional ownership now stands at 75.18% of the stock.

Recent insider transactions included the sale of 5,550 shares by CFO Philip Boudreau, reducing his stake by 9.81%. The stock trades at a 16.50 P/E ratio and a 2.50 PEG ratio, with a market capitalization of $229.15 billion. The 50-day and 200-day moving averages both hover near $131.40, indicating consolidation in its trading range.

A strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 0.98% average daily return, with a cumulative gain of 31.52% over 365 days. This reflects moderate short-term momentum capture amid market volatility and timing risks.