Changes in US stocks | Q2 revenue and profit both exceeded expectations, Abbott (ABT.US) rose more than 12%

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on Thursday, ABT.US (ABT.US) stock was higher. As of press release, the stock had risen more than 12% to $99.96. According to financial reports, Abbott's second-quarter revenue was US$12.59 billion, up 13.0% year on year, exceeding market expectations; adjusted earnings per share were US$1.31, exceeding expectations of US$0.03. The company said in a statement on Thursday that it currently expects adjusted earnings per share this year to be between $5.45 and $5.60, an increase of 5 cents; the company reiterated its forecast for same-store sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5% for the full year 2026.