Abbott Stock Skids On Mixed Third-Quarter Report, But One Segment Shined

Core Insights - Abbott Laboratories reported adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share on $11.37 billion in third-quarter sales, slightly missing sales expectations of $11.39 billion [1][2] - The company reaffirmed its sales guidance for 7.5% to 8% organic sales growth for the year, excluding the impact of Covid tests, and narrowed its earnings outlook to a range of $5.12 to $5.18 per share [2] Financial Performance - In the same quarter last year, Abbott earned $1.21 per share on $10.64 billion in sales, indicating a year-over-year earnings increase of approximately 7.4% and sales growth of about 6.9% [2] - Analysts projected an average earnings per share of $5.15 and total sales of $44.69 billion for the year [2] Stock Market Reaction - In premarket trading, Abbott's stock fell nearly 3% to $128.94, breaking out of a cup-with-handle base with a buy point at $134.71 [3] - The stock is currently below the 5% chase zone and facing resistance at its 50-day moving average [3]