Peers · Healthcare
ABBV Alternatives
The closest ABBV alternative is JNJ (2.03% yield, 8.0/10 safety), followed by PFE. All 2 sit in the same healthcare sector as ABBV (2.46% yield, 7.0/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to ABBV in our universe is JNJ — 0.43% higher yield than ABBV (2.03% vs 2.46%) and a 8.0/10 safety score compared to ABBV's 7.0/10.
Switching from ABBV to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether ABBV dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches ABBV on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from ABBV |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ · Johnson & Johnson | 2.03% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 1.0 safety-score gap (safer) |
| PFE · Pfizer Inc. | 5.77% | 5.3/10 · Mixed | 3.31% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ABBV alternatives?
The closest ABBV alternatives are JNJ, PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. JNJ is the single closest match at 2.03% yield and 8.0/10 safety, versus 2.46% and 7.0/10 for ABBV.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to ABBV?
Yes — PFE yields 5.77% versus ABBV's 2.46%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against ABBV's 7.0/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to ABBV?
We rank 2 similar stocks for ABBV: JNJ, PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks ABBV on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify ABBV.