Abbott Gains in Nutrition With Adult Segment Leading Growth

Core Insights - Abbott Laboratories' Nutrition business is experiencing strong growth and market share gains, driven by high demand for adult nutritional products that combine high protein and low sugar [1][7] - The global nutritional supplements market is projected to reach $704.28 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.42% from 2025 to 2030, influenced by increased health consciousness post-COVID-19 and rising non-communicable diseases [2] - Abbott's brands, Ensure and Glucerna, are leading in the market for complete nutrition, while the Similac brand remains the top choice for pediatric nutrition in the U.S. [3][7] Company Performance - Abbott's adult Nutrition segment achieved 6.6% organic growth in Q2 2025, contributing to mid-single-digit organic growth overall [3][7] - Year-to-date, Abbott shares have increased by 16.5%, outperforming the industry growth of 5.9% and the S&P 500's 9.6% [6] Competitive Landscape - Nestlé's Nutrition business offers a wide range of products for all life stages, including infant formulas and adult nutritional drinks [4] - Danone specializes in Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition, providing a variety of infant and child nutrition products as well as condition-specific solutions [5] Valuation Metrics - Abbott currently trades at a forward Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 4.89X, below the industry average of 5.56X [8]