ABB Q4 earnings spark $2 billion buyback as orders surge; 2026 outlook targets up to 9% growth
ABB launched a $2 billion share buyback and proposed raising its dividend after Q4 orders jumped 36% to $10.3 billion. Revenue rose 13% to $9.05 billion, with operational EBITA up 19% to $1.59 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The company expects 7%-10% comparable revenue growth in Q1 and 6%-9% for 2026. ABB’s robotics division was excluded from results as it is being sold.