Core Insights - AbbVie has a strong immunology franchise with blockbuster drugs and has also developed a substantial oncology franchise with key products like Imbruvica and Venclexta [1] Oncology Franchise Development - AbbVie and Genmab's Epkinly was approved for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma, while Emrelis was approved for non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer [2] - The acquisition of Immunogen added Elahere to AbbVie's oncology portfolio, contributing to double-digit revenue growth for Elahere and Epkinly in the first half of 2025 [2] - AbbVie's oncology segment generated $3.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, a 4.2% increase year over year, driven by Venclexta and new drugs [3] Innovation in Oncology - AbbVie is enhancing its oncology portfolio with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are seen as a disruptive innovation in cancer treatment [4] - The company has two ADCs in its commercial portfolio and two additional next-generation ADCs in late-stage development, along with others in early-stage development [4] Pipeline and Growth Potential - A key candidate in AbbVie's oncology pipeline is etentamig/ABBV-383, targeting relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma [5] - Despite competitive pressure on Imbruvica, AbbVie's oncology business is well-positioned for growth in the coming years [5] Competitive Landscape - Major competitors in the oncology space include AstraZeneca, Merck, Bristol-Myers, and Pfizer, with AstraZeneca's oncology sales comprising around 43% of total revenues and growing 16% in the first half of 2025 [6] - Merck's Keytruda accounts for about 50% of its pharmaceutical sales, with a 6.6% sales increase to $15.1 billion in the first half of 2025 [7] - Pfizer's oncology revenues grew 9% in the first half of 2025, driven by various drugs, while AbbVie's oncology revenues rose 4.2% to $3.3 billion [8] Financial Performance and Valuation - AbbVie's stock has increased by 21.2% this year, outperforming the industry [10] - The company's shares trade at a price/earnings ratio of 15.54, higher than the industry average of 14.64 [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has slightly decreased to $12.02 per share, while the estimate for 2026 has increased to $14.31 per share [16]