AbbVie stock in focus after hours as it eyes obesity market — what to watch next
New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:30 EST — After-hours AbbVie Inc’s shares climbed roughly 0.5% to $221.89 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following executives’ announcement to expand the company’s footprint in obesity treatments. During the regular session, the stock fluctuated between $217.84 and $223.27. The timing is crucial. AbbVie continues to push for growth beyond its legacy blockbusters as biosimilar competition intensifies — these cheaper copies of complex biologic drugs usually drive prices down. Investors are still ready to pay a premium for weight-loss drugs, even those early in development and costly. AbbVie is entering the fray belatedly, and Wall Street