Business Description

ABB Ltd is a Swiss-Swedish multinational technology company that provides electrification, motion, and automation solutions for industrial and utility customers worldwide. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the company specializes in manufacturing electrical equipment, motors, drives, and control systems that help businesses improve energy efficiency and operational productivity. ABB is distinctive for its market-leading positions in industrial automation and its extensive global footprint across more than 100 countries.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues33,220,00030,583,00032,235,00029,446,000
Cost of Sales19,580,00018,582,00021,021,00019,736,000
Gross Profit13,640,00012,001,00011,214,0009,710,000
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses6,593,0005,980,0005,543,0005,132,000
Research & Development Expenses1,318,0001,268,0001,317,0001,166,000
Other Operating Expenses(318,000)18,000(517,000)75,000
Operating Profit6,047,0004,735,0004,871,0003,337,000
Interest and Investment Income203,000206,000165,00072,000
Interest Expense(86,000)(74,000)(275,000)(130,000)
Non-Operating Income55,00056,00017,000115,000
Total Non-Operating Income172,000188,000(93,000)57,000
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes6,219,0004,923,0004,778,0003,394,000
Provision for Income Taxes1,570,0001,197,000930,000757,000
Consolidated Net Income4,649,0003,726,0003,848,0002,637,000
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other89,00017,00079,000119,000
Net Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations174,000226,000(24,000)(43,000)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders4,734,0003,935,0003,745,0002,475,000
Basic EPS2.592.132.021.30
Diluted EPS2.592.132.011.30
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding1,827,0001,844,0001,855,0001,899,000
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding1,831,0001,851,0001,867,0001,910,000
Shares Outstanding1,818,1411,838,1921,841,5071,865,003
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents4,640,0004,326,0003,891,0004,156,000
Short-Term Investments1,981,0001,334,0001,928,000725,000
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents6,621,0005,660,0005,819,0004,881,000
Accounts Receivable7,535,0006,843,0007,446,0006,858,000
Other Receivables1,090,000889,0001,090,000954,000
Total Trade Receivables8,625,0007,732,0008,536,0007,812,000
Inventories5,862,0005,420,0006,149,0006,028,000
Other Current Assets4,470,0001,947,000773,000849,000
Total Current Assets25,578,00020,759,00021,277,00019,570,000
Net Property, Plant & Equipment5,457,0004,738,0005,035,0004,752,000
Net Intangible Assets1,119,000999,0001,223,0001,406,000
Goodwill9,637,0008,801,00010,561,00010,511,000
Long-Term Investments349,000351,000187,000130,000
Other Long-Term Assets2,745,0004,640,0002,657,0002,779,000
Total Assets44,885,00040,288,00040,940,00039,148,000
Accounts Payable5,210,0004,681,0004,847,0004,904,000
Short-Term Debt475,000292,0002,607,0002,535,000
Current Portion of Leases253,000225,000249,000220,000
Unearned Revenue3,221,0002,704,0002,844,0002,216,000
Other Current Liabilities7,262,0006,752,0007,457,0006,654,000
Total Current Liabilities16,421,00014,654,00018,004,00016,529,000
Long-Term Debt7,829,0006,648,0005,221,0005,143,000
Leases533,000543,000666,000651,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities3,456,0003,452,0002,903,0003,553,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities11,818,00010,643,0008,790,0009,347,000
Total Liabilities28,239,00025,297,00026,794,00025,876,000
Common Stock160,000162,000163,000171,000
Treasury Stock(1,490,000)(1,091,000)(1,414,000)(3,061,000)
Additional Paid-in Capital64,00050,0007,000141,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(5,253,000)(5,350,000)(5,070,000)(4,556,000)
Retained Earnings22,606,00020,648,00019,724,00020,082,000
Total Common Shareholders' Equity16,087,00014,419,00013,410,00012,777,000
Minority Interests and Other559,000572,000736,000495,000
Total Shareholders' Equity16,646,00014,991,00014,146,00013,272,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity44,885,00040,288,00040,940,00039,148,000
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income4,823,0003,952,0003,824,0002,594,000
Depreciation & Amortization813,000761,000780,000814,000
Other Adjustments(583,000)(152,000)(201,000)(391,000)
Changes in Trade Receivables(222,000)(147,000)(633,000)(831,000)
Changes in Inventories132,000(133,000)(3,000)(1,599,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable147,000180,000(129,000)395,000
Changes in Accrued Expenses119,000(4,000)252,000136,000
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(53,000)(123,000)(190,000)(94,000)
Changes in Unearned Revenue151,000247,000412,000416,000
Changes in Other Operating Activities142,00094,000178,000(153,000)
Cash from Operating Activities5,469,0004,675,0004,290,0001,287,000
Capital Expenditure(1,001,000)(799,000)(770,000)(762,000)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment194,000107,000147,000127,000
Purchases of Investments(1,218,000)(1,563,000)(1,957,000)(321,000)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments589,0002,170,000759,000770,000
Payments for Business Acquisitions(752,000)(617,000)(225,000)(288,000)
Proceeds from Business Divestments59,000(33,000)530,0001,541,000
Other Investing Activities(260,000)10,000(99,000)(86,000)
Cash from Investing Activities(2,389,000)(725,000)(1,615,000)981,000
Issuance of Short-Term Debt(85,000)(15,000)(1,365,000)1,366,000
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt(85,000)(15,000)(1,365,000)1,366,000
Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,083,0001,914,0002,586,0003,849,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(433,000)(2,485,000)(1,567,000)(2,703,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt650,000(571,000)1,019,0001,146,000
Issuance of Common Shares99,000451,000154,000394,000
Repurchases of Common Shares(1,499,000)(1,247,000)(1,258,000)(3,553,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(1,400,000)(796,000)(1,104,000)(3,159,000)
Common Share Dividends Paid(1,907,000)(1,769,000)(1,713,000)(1,698,000)
Other Financing Activities(135,000)(175,000)266,000(49,000)
Cash from Financing Activities(2,877,000)(3,326,000)(2,897,000)(2,394,000)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents111,000(207,000)(43,000)(189,000)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash314,000417,000(265,000)(315,000)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$107.90B
P/E28.87x
P/S4.09x
EV/EBITDA20.26x
Return on Equity29.4%
Return on Invested Capital21.0%
Current Ratio1.56x
Dividend Yield1.4%
Free Cash Flow Margin13.4%

Margins

Gross margin
41.1%
Operating margin
18.2%
Net margin
14.0%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q2 2026 $9.47B +14.2% 16.7% $1.58B
Q1 2026 $8.73B +18.3% 20.4% $1.78B
Q4 2025 $9.05B +13.2% 16.6% $1.50B
Q3 2025 $9.08B +11.4% 18.3% $1.66B
Q2 2025 $8.29B 17.7% $1.47B
Q1 2025 $7.38B 20.0% $1.47B
Q4 2024 $8.00B 13.7% $1.09B
Q3 2024 $8.15B 16.1% $1.31B

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