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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
CHF69.00
â–¼(-3.95% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/01/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (stronger margins and cash generation since 2022) and a sustained upward technical trend. These positives are tempered by a relatively expensive valuation (P/E ~33) and stretched momentum signals (RSI/Stoch elevated), which raise near-term risk.
Positive Factors
Margin Expansion
Sustained gross and operating margin expansion over multiple years indicates durable improvements in pricing, cost structure, and product mix. Higher structural margins increase cash generation potential, support reinvestment in R&D and services, and make earnings less sensitive to modest revenue swings over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Rising Debt in 2025
An increase in total debt reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing exposure. If debt levels continue upward, the company may face constraints on opportunistic investments or payout policies, making margins and growth initiatives more sensitive to macro shocks over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin Expansion
Sustained gross and operating margin expansion over multiple years indicates durable improvements in pricing, cost structure, and product mix. Higher structural margins increase cash generation potential, support reinvestment in R&D and services, and make earnings less sensitive to modest revenue swings over the next 2–6 months.
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ABB Ltd (ABBN) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)
Market Cap
CHF130.82B
Dividend Yield1.52%
Average Volume (3M)2.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.7
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth1.93%
EPS Growth11.14%
CountryCH
Employees110,970
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.55
Shares Outstanding1,843,899,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,908,384
30 Day Avg. Volume2,335,047
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.30
Price to Book (P/B)8.46
Price to Sales (P/S)4.10
P/FCF Ratio30.45
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF64.75Price Target Upside-9.87% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)3.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF36.64B
ABB Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ABB Ltd engages in manufacture and sale of electrification, automation, robotics, and motion products for customers in utilities, industry and transport, and infrastructure in Switzerland and internationally. Its Electrification segment provides e...
How the Company Makes Money
ABB primarily makes money by selling industrial products, systems, and software, and by providing services that support installation, upgrades, and ongoing operation. Revenue is typically generated through: (1) Electrification: sales of electrical...
ABB Ltd Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 16, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
ABB reported strong order growth and record revenues, with significant improvements in cash flow and operational EBITA. The company sees continued strong demand in electrification and data centers but faces challenges in China and Machine Automation. The sale of the Robotics division to SoftBank is expected to further streamline operations.Positive Updates
Strong Order Growth
Orders increased by 9% comparable, reaching $9.1 billion, with all four business areas showing improvement in orders ranging from 4% to 17%.
Negative Updates
Weakness in China
AMEA orders declined by 1%, with a 12% drop in China, attributed to the weakness in the residential segment.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Order Growth
Orders increased by 9% comparable, reaching $9.1 billion, with all four business areas showing improvement in orders ranging from 4% to 17%.
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Company Guidance
In the call, ABB provided guidance that highlighted strong performance metrics for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company reported a significant 9% increase in orders, reaching $9.1 billion, with all four business areas showing order growth between 4% and 17%. Revenue also hit an all-time high of $9.1 billion, up 9% like-for-like, driven by improvements across short- and long-cycle businesses. The book-to-bill ratio stood at 1.01x, contributing to a record order backlog of $25.1 billion. Geographically, the Americas, particularly the U.S., showed robust order growth at a remarkable 27%, while Europe experienced a 9% increase. Despite a 1% decline in the AMEA region due to weakness in China, India's base orders rose by 9%. The company achieved a 12% improvement in operational EBITA, with a margin increase of 20 basis points to 19.2%, and a 29% increase in EPS to $0.66. ABB also announced its decision to sell the Robotics division to SoftBank Group, which will be reported in discontinued operations from Q4 2025. Looking ahead, ABB expects mid-single-digit comparable revenue growth for Q4, with an operational EBITA margin at the higher end of the 16% to 19% range for the full year.ABB Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
81
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
77
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 33.22B | 30.58B | 32.23B | 29.45B | 28.95B |
| Gross Profit | 13.64B | 12.00B | 11.21B | 9.71B | 9.47B |
| EBITDA | 7.12B | 5.76B | 5.83B | 4.34B | 6.83B |
| Net Income | 4.73B | 3.94B | 3.75B | 2.48B | 4.55B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 44.88B | 40.36B | 40.94B | 39.15B | 40.26B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.62B | 5.64B | 5.82B | 4.88B | 5.33B |
| Total Debt | 9.09B | 7.81B | 8.74B | 8.55B | 6.48B |
| Total Liabilities | 28.24B | 25.30B | 26.79B | 25.88B | 24.30B |
| Stockholders Equity | 16.09B | 14.49B | 13.41B | 12.78B | 15.58B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.47B | 3.83B | 3.52B | 525.00M | 2.51B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.47B | 4.67B | 4.29B | 1.29B | 3.33B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.39B | -725.00M | -1.61B | 981.00M | 2.31B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.88B | -3.33B | -2.90B | -2.39B | -4.97B |
ABB Ltd Technical Analysis
Positive
71.84
Price Trends
66.98
Positive
62.35
Positive
57.98
Positive
Market Momentum
0.80
Negative
65.02
Neutral
95.04
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:ABBN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 71.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 65.92, above the 50-day MA of 66.98, and above the 200-day MA of 57.98, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.80 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.02 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 95.04 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CH:ABBN.
ABB Ltd Peers Comparison
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Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | CHF130.82B | 28.74 | 31.76% | 1.52% | 1.93% | 11.14% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
52 Neutral | CHF1.56B | -2.99 | -32.43% | 2.22% | -32.13% | -386.99% | |
50 Neutral | CHF357.21M | 20.05 | 5.15% | ― | -11.90% | -78.34% | |
44 Neutral | CHF277.39M | -36.22 | ― | ― | -13.64% | -281.19% |
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ABB Ltd Corporate Events
ABB expands 2026 share buyback with fresh repurchases on SIX
Mar 26, 2026
ABB Ltd continued to execute its 2026 share buyback program, repurchasing 461,508 shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange between March 19 and March 25 at daily weighted average prices mostly in the mid-60s Swiss francs. The trades, executed by an indepe...
ABB shareholders back higher dividend and re-elect full board at 2026 AGM
Mar 19, 2026
ABB shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board at the 2026 annual general meeting in Zurich, with 85.82 percent of voting share capital represented and full backing for the 2025 management and financial reports. Investors endorse...
ABB steps up 2026 buyback with 420,500 shares repurchased in a week
Mar 19, 2026
ABB has continued executing its 2026 share buyback program, repurchasing 420,500 shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange between March 12 and March 18 for a total consideration of roughly CHF 28.2 million. All transactions were executed by a bank on a se...
ABB Ramps Up 2026 Share Buyback With Over 1.3 Million Shares Repurchased
Mar 12, 2026
ABB has continued its 2026 share buyback program, repurchasing 272,911 shares between March 5 and March 11 on the SIX Swiss Exchange via a bank trading on a separate line under predefined parameters. The latest purchases, executed in compliance wi...
ABB repurchases over 1 million shares under ongoing buyback program
Mar 5, 2026
ABB has disclosed that between February 26 and March 4, 2026, it repurchased 231,530 shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the share buyback program launched on February 6, 2026. Conducted via an independent bank on a separate trading line and wi...
ABB Steps Up 2026 Share Buybacks With Over 830,000 Shares Repurchased
Feb 26, 2026
ABB has continued its recently launched share buyback program, repurchasing 286,027 shares between February 19 and 25, 2026, via a bank-operated separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Conducted under Swiss and EU safe-harbor rules, the t...
ABB steps up 2026 share buyback with 544,583 shares repurchased
Feb 19, 2026
ABB has continued to execute its 2026 share buyback program, repurchasing 312,445 shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange between February 12 and 18 at daily weighted average prices around CHF 69–70. The transactions, executed by an independent ban...
ABB sets March 19, 2026 date for AGM with full governance agenda
Feb 19, 2026
ABB has convened its 2026 Annual General Meeting for March 19 in Zurich, offering both in-person participation and a broadcast option, with shareholders on the register by March 11 eligible to attend or vote, including through e-voting and proxy a...
ABB sets March 19, 2026 for shareholder meeting to shape governance and pay
Feb 19, 2026
ABB has convened its 2026 General Meeting for March 19 in Zurich, offering shareholders both physical attendance and online broadcast access, with e‑voting and proxy options available. Shareholders registered with voting rights by March 11 m...
ABB posts record 2025 results and sharp emissions cuts in new annual report
Feb 19, 2026
ABB has published its Annual Reporting Suite 2025, including its Integrated Report that sets out strategy, performance, governance and sustainability metrics for the year. The company reported its strongest annual performance to date in 2025, with...
ABB posts record 2025 results and sharp emissions cuts in integrated annual report
Feb 19, 2026
ABB reported its strongest annual performance on record for 2025, with all-time highs in revenue, Operational EBITA margin and free cash flow, underscoring the benefits of its decentralized “ABB Way” operating model and portfolio focus...
ABB Repurchases 232,138 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Program
Feb 12, 2026
ABB has repurchased 232,138 of its own shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange between Feb. 9 and Feb. 11, 2026, under a buyback program launched on Feb. 6 and executed by a bank on a separate trading line. The transactions, totaling roughly CHF 15.9 mil...
ABB launches new $2 billion share buyback for capital reduction
Feb 6, 2026
ABB Ltd has announced the launch of a new share buyback program of up to $2.0 billion, beginning on February 9, 2026 and scheduled to run until January 27, 2027, for the purpose of capital reduction. The program, which could cover roughly 23.2 mil...
ABB unveils Automation Extended to modernize industrial control without disruption
Feb 2, 2026
ABB has launched Automation Extended, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems aimed at helping industrial customers modernize operations without disrupting production. The program builds on existing ABB platforms such as ABB Abili...
ABB Expands Ongoing Share Buyback Program With New Purchases in Late January
Jan 29, 2026
ABB Ltd continued to execute its ongoing share buyback program, repurchasing 182,585 shares between January 22 and January 28, 2026 through a bank-managed trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange under Swiss and EU market conduct rules. These latest...
ABB completes $1.3bn buyback and launches new $2bn share repurchase program
Jan 29, 2026
ABB has completed its 2025 share buyback program, repurchasing about 20.7 million shares, or 1.11 percent of its share capital at launch, for approximately $1.3 billion, with the board planning to cancel all of these shares using its existing capi...
ABB wraps up $1.3 billion buyback and launches new $2 billion share repurchase plan
Jan 29, 2026
ABB has completed its 2025 share buyback program, repurchasing roughly 20.7 million shares, or 1.11% of its share capital at the program’s outset, for about $1.3 billion, and plans to cancel these shares using its capital band, effectively r...
ABB Delivers Record 2025 Results on Surging Orders and Data-Center Demand
Jan 29, 2026
ABB reported record full-year 2025 results, powered by a strong fourth quarter in which orders surpassed the $10 billion mark for the first time, rising 36% to $10.3 billion, while revenues grew 13% to $9.1 billion and operational EBITA margin imp...
ABB Delivers Record 2025 Results, Lifts Targets and Unveils $2 Billion Buyback
Jan 29, 2026
ABB capped 2025 with the best financial performance in its history, posting record fourth-quarter orders of $10.3 billion and full-year orders of $36.8 billion, alongside revenue growth of 9%, an operational EBITA margin of 19.0% and a strong retu...
ABB Expands Ongoing Share Buyback, Reaching Over 20.5 Million Shares Repurchased
Jan 22, 2026
ABB Ltd disclosed that it repurchased 93,002 shares between January 15 and January 21, 2026, under its ongoing share buyback program launched in February 2025. The purchases, executed by a bank on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange ...
ABB Buys Back Additional 148,000 Shares Under Ongoing Capital Return Program
Jan 15, 2026
ABB Ltd has repurchased 147,937 of its own shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange between January 8 and January 14, 2026, under the share buyback program launched in February 2025, with trades executed by an independent bank within defined parameters an...
ABB Expands 2025 Share Buyback to Over 20 Million Shares
Jan 8, 2026
ABB Ltd repurchased 136,042 of its own shares between December 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 under its ongoing share buyback program launched in February 2025, with transactions executed by a bank on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchang...
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