AbbVie 8-K

NegativeEarningsGuidance loweredImpairment / charge

Acquired in-process R&D and milestone expenses lower Q1 and FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

Filed 2026-04-03 16:05 ET

Summary

Preliminary Q1 2026 expense disclosure and updated adjusted EPS guidance. AbbVie expects $744M of acquired in-process research and development and milestone expense, reducing both GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS by $0.41. The quarter’s results are not final and remain subject to closing procedures.

Key Figures

  • Q1 2026 acquired in-process research and development and milestone expense: $744M pre-tax; unfavorable $0.41 impact on both GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS.

Guidance

Metric Period Guidance Prior Direction
Adjusted diluted EPS Q1 2026 $2.56-$2.60 $2.97-$3.01 Lowered
Adjusted diluted EPS FY2026 $13.96-$14.16 $14.37-$14.57 Lowered

The updated ranges include the Q1 expense; adjusted EPS guidance excludes any acquired in-process research and development and milestone expense beyond Q1 because it cannot be reliably forecast.

Investor Takeaways

  • Watch finalized Q1 results, which could differ from the preliminary disclosure.

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