Why AbbVie Stock Soared in September

Core Insights - AbbVie experienced a successful month in September, highlighted by a significant settlement regarding its product Rinvoq, leading to a 10% increase in share price [2][4]. Product Developments - AbbVie has a diverse portfolio of blockbuster drugs, with Rinvoq being a key product that generated over $1.3 billion in sales in 2024, accounting for 11% of total revenue [4]. - The company reached agreements with all generic drug manufacturers seeking to produce generic versions of Rinvoq, extending its exclusivity until April 2037 [3][4]. - AbbVie is advancing investigational drugs, including pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) for a rare blood cancer, with a Biologics License Application (BLA) currently pending with the FDA [5]. - Another investigational drug, tavapadon, aimed at treating Parkinson's disease, has had a New Drug Application (NDA) filed with the FDA [6]. Infrastructure Expansion - AbbVie is expanding its manufacturing and research capabilities, announcing a $70 million investment in the AbbVie Bioresearch Center in Massachusetts to enhance biologics production and research activities [8].