Can Rinvoq and Skyrizi Sales Drive Another Strong Quarter for AbbVie?

Core Insights - AbbVie (ABBV) continues to lead in the immunology sector, driven by strong sales of its blockbuster drugs, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which have helped the company achieve top-line growth despite the loss of exclusivity for Humira over two years ago [1][8] - The upcoming third-quarter results, scheduled for release on October 31, will be closely monitored by investors to assess the continuation of this growth momentum [1] Immunology Performance - Skyrizi and Rinvoq are approved for major indications previously covered by Humira, including a new indication for atopic dermatitis, and are performing well, particularly in the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) segment, which includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) [2] - Strong growth in the immunology market, market share gains, and new indications, such as Skyrizi's launch in UC and Rinvoq's approval for giant cell arteritis (GCA), are expected to enhance Q3 performance, with estimated sales of $4.54 billion for Skyrizi and $2.16 billion for Rinvoq [3] Expansion into Other Therapeutic Areas - AbbVie is diversifying its portfolio beyond immunology, with significant growth in neuroscience driven by the uptake of migraine treatments, Ubrelvy and Qulipta [4] - The oncology segment has also expanded, moving beyond hematologic cancers into solid tumors, supported by new drugs like Elahere and Emrelis [4] Competitive Landscape - The immunology market is highly competitive, with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) as a key player, marketing Stelara and Tremfya for multiple indications, including UC and CD [5] - Eli Lilly (LLY) is also increasing its presence in immunology with the recent FDA approval of Omvoh for UC, marking its first immunology drug for IBD in the U.S. [6] Financial Performance and Valuation - AbbVie shares have outperformed the industry year-to-date, reflecting strong demand for Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which have restored top-line growth following Humira's patent loss [7][8] - AbbVie is currently trading at a premium valuation, with a price/earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.72, above the industry average of 15.70 and its five-year mean of 13.16 [10] - The bottom-line estimate per share for 2025 has slightly decreased from $12.02 to $11.93, while estimates for 2026 have increased from $14.32 to $14.42 over the past month [11]