ABBV vs AEP Stock Comparison
Scores Breakdown
| Metric | ABBV | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| 📈 Growth | 15/30 | 22/30 |
| 💰 Profitability | 16/20 | 16/20 |
| 🏦 Financial Health | 12/20 | 12/20 |
| 💵 Valuation | 12/20 | 14/20 |
| ⚠️ Risk (lower is better) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall Score | 59/100 | 67/100 |
Side-by-Side Summaries
| ABBV Analysis | AEP Analysis |
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📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory8 quarters show a largely rising topline: 2024Q1 to 2026Q1 Revenues rise from about $12.31B to $15.00B (+≈22%). Net income attributable to parent falls from ~$1.29B to ~$0.70B, though peaks around ~$1.86B in 2025Q2–Q3, with 2025Q4 at ~$1.82B. The trend is mixed: topline strength persists, but bottom-line profitability weakens into 2026Q1. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowGross margins remain high, broadly ~70–79%, reflecting a durable product mix. Operating leverage remains healthy as volumes expand. Net cash flow from operating activities stays robust, typically around $5.1B–$5.3B per quarter; investing activity is negative (capex/activity), and financing flows cause periodic swings. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityTotal assets hover near the mid-to-upper hundreds of billions with liabilities that verge on or exceed assets in some periods, and equity attributable to the parent is often negative (reflecting buybacks). The firm generates solid operating cash flow that supports liquidity despite leverage. Long-term debt runs in the mid-$60B range in recent periods, with current liabilities ~$39–$44B. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryThe eight quarters show revenue rising from $5.420B in 2024 Q3 to $6.020B in 2026 Q1, about a net increase of ~11%. Net income fluctuated: from $0.962B at the start to $0.903B at the end, with a peak near $1.288B in 2025 Q2. This signals a healthier top line with episodic earnings swings, ending with higher revenue but a slightly lower cumulative net income than the start. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowNet income margins averaged in the mid-teens, with notable strength around 25% in 2025 Q2. Operating cash flow tended to be positive across quarters, while investing cash flow was typically negative, reflecting ongoing capex. Cash flow from operations generally ranged in the low-to-mid billions, with an indicative average near $1.8B and occasional peaks near $2.5B. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityAssets sit in the $110B–$118B range, with liabilities around $76B–$85B and equity roughly $27B–$33B; end-quarter figures show long-term debt near $42B–$50B. The regulated utility profile supports resilience, though leverage remains notable for the sector. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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