Abbott's Diabetes Growth Fuels 0.18 Rally as Stock Ranks 154th on $680M Volume

On August 6, 2025, Abbott (ABT) closed with a 0.18% gain, trading on $680 million in volume, ranking 154th in market activity. The stock’s performance reflects ongoing investor focus on its diabetes care division, which reported a 19.6% year-over-year sales increase to $1.9 billion in Q2 2025. This growth was driven by the global expansion of its FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) platform, now used by over 6 million people, and the recent FDA approval of two over-the-counter CGM systems—Lingo and Libre Rio. The U.S. market saw particularly strong demand, with Libre sales rising nearly 26%.

Abbott’s diabetes care segment continues to benefit from demographic and lifestyle trends, including aging populations, obesity, and sedentary habits, which are fueling a projected $99.81 billion market size by 2035 (CAGR 9.6%, per Roots Analysis). The company’s upcoming dual-analyte sensor, which integrates ketone monitoring, is positioned to further differentiate its offerings, particularly among intensive insulin users. Strategic expansion in commercial coverage and international reimbursement for basal insulin users also supports sustained growth. Analysts highlight Abbott’s leadership in CGM innovation as a key factor in its outperformance relative to peers like DexCom and Tandem Diabetes.

Valuation metrics indicate ABT trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 4.84x, below the industry average of 5.63x. However, recent earnings estimates have seen a 0.2% downward revision over 30 days, according to Tempus AI, while the Zacks Rank assigns a “Hold” rating. Institutional activity remains mixed, with UBS reaffirming a $148 price target despite recent diagnostic segment underperformance. The stock’s 19.7% year-to-date gain contrasts with a 7.9% industry average, though its 30-day price trajectory has shown slight volatility amid broader market fluctuations.

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