Replies to post #28969 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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ABT 4Q23 Results by Business Segment

  
                  %Corp      YoY Growth    
 Segment          Sales   (const currency) 
 Medical devices*  43%       +17% 
 Nutrition         20%       +13% 
 Diagnostics       25%       -22%† 
 Pharmaceuticals‡  12%        +9%

61% of overall corporate sales were ex-US.

*Includes diabetes care.
‡Branded generics and biosimilars in emerging markets.

†4Q23 COVID-diagnostics sales were $288M (11% of total 4Q23 diagnostic sales) vs $1.07B in 3Q22; excluding COVID diagnostics, 4Q23 diagnostics sales were +2% YoY.

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ABT launches adult-nutrition product_to_maintain muscle mass_for_people_on_weight-loss_drugs:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/abbott-launches-protality-brand-support-140000191.html

Abbott, a global leader in science-based nutrition, announced today the launch of its new PROTALITY brand. The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition.

…To preserve muscle mass during weight loss, research shows adults may need at least 50 percent more protein than the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). High protein consumption can also support weight loss maintenance.

Citations for the claims in the above paragraph are in the footnotes of ABT’s press release.

Nutrition products (adult + infant) comprised 20% of ABT’s overall 4Q23 sales (#msg-173691054).

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ABT reports 1Q24 results—raises 2024 guidance slightly—stock sells off because ABT didn’t raise 2024 guidance to a larger degree:

https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Abbott-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Results-and-Raises-Midpoint-of-Full-Year-Guidance-Ranges

2024 guidance for organic sales growth excluding COVID diagnostics is now 8.5-10%, up from the prior guidance of 8-10%.

2024 guidance for non-GAAP EPS (which excludes FX and restructuring costs) is now $4.55-$4.70, up from the prior guidance of $4.50-4.70.

1Q24 non-GAAP and GAAP EPS were $0.98 and $0.70, respectively, versus $1.03 and $0.59 in 1Q23. The YoY decline in non-GAAP EPS was due to lower sales of COVID diagnostics, which were $204M in 1Q24 vs $730M in 1Q23.

4Q23 FreeStyle Libre sales were $1.5B, +23% YoY in constant currency. FreeStyle Libre is the largest-selling medical device, ever, from any company.

Please see #msg-174255202 for a breakdown of ABT’s 1Q24 sales by business segment.