ABBV vs AEP Stock Comparison
Scores Breakdown
| Metric | ABBV | AEP |
|---|---|---|
| 📈 Growth | 26/30 | 12/30 |
| 💰 Profitability | 18/20 | 14/20 |
| 🏦 Financial Health | 6/20 | 14/20 |
| 💵 Valuation | 12/20 | 15/20 |
| ⚠️ Risk (lower is better) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall Score | 64/100 | 60/100 |
Side-by-Side Summaries
| ABBV Analysis | AEP Analysis |
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryOver the eight quarters, Revenues rose from about $14.46B (2024-Q2) to about $16.99B (2026-Q2). Net Income expanded from about $1.31B to about $3.62B, with quarterly fluctuations (notably a dip in 2025-Q2 before a robust rebound by 2026-Q2). 💰 Margins & Cash FlowGross Profit was strong, and implied gross margins around the mid-to-high 70s percent, peaking around 75% in late 2025 and staying near that level in 2026-Q2 (e.g., $12.7B gross profit on $16.99B revenue). Operating income remained positive across the period, supporting a healthy but fluctuating margin structure. Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities stayed positive in all quarters, with peaks near $5.15B in 2025-Q4 and around $3.44B in 2026-Q2; investing and financing activities contributed to occasional cash outflows, resulting in negative total cash flow in several quarters. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityTotal assets ranged around $134-141B; liabilities aligned with asset base, yielding negative Equity in several periods (e.g., -$5.89B in 2026-Q2), signaling solvency risk despite strong operating cash flow. Current liabilities remain substantial, but liquidity from operating cash flow partially offsets near-term obligations. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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📈 Growth & Financial TrajectoryAcross the 8 quarters, Revenues rose from about $4.70B (2024 Q3) to $5.45B (2026 Q2), a ~16% gain, but with volatility (peak around $6.01B in 2025 Q3 and dips in several quarters). Net income ranged from about $0.92B (2024 Q3) to a high of about $1.29B (2025 Q2), ending near $0.75B in 2026 Q2. The trajectory shows modest top-line growth with mixed earnings momentum; the end result is below the initial earnings level despite higher revenue. 💰 Margins & Cash FlowOperating margins have generally trended in the mid-20s percent across several quarters (roughly mid-20s in 2024 Q4 and 2025 Q3; about 23% in 2026 Q2). Cash flow from operations remained positive in most periods (roughly $1.2B–$1.9B), while investing activities were sizable and often negative, pressuring overall free cash flow. Net cash flow patterns reflect ongoing capital spending typical of a regulated utility. 🛡️ Balance Sheet & LiquidityTotal assets run around $110B–$122B with equity in the $27B–$33B range and long-term debt near $42B–$50B. Liabilities exceed current assets in several quarters, yielding weaker near-term liquidity (current ratio often below 1). Still, a large asset base and regulated cash flows provide resilience, with debt levels offset by steady rate recovery. ⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
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