ABB repurchases 584,551 shares as ABB stock approaches third-quarter results

Published on 10/01/2026 at 10:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

ABB posted USD 9.50 billion revenue in the second quarter and raised guidance. ABB stock costs EUR 84.30 on October 1, 2026 after EUR 83.76.

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ABB (ISIN CH0012221716) repurchased 584,551 shares between September 17 and September 23, 2026, according to Inderes on September 24, 2026. ABB stock was trading at EUR 84.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026 at 10:42 a.m. CEST, up 0.64 percent versus the prior close of EUR 83.76.

Buyback reaches 9.3 million shares

The latest purchase formed part of ABB's buyback program announced on February 6, 2026. The total number of shares repurchased from February 9 through September 23 reached 9,321,098, while the purchases took place on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange, according to Inderes. The scale of the program gives the stock a capital-return angle alongside ABB's operating growth.

Second-quarter margins improved

ABB reported record second-quarter revenue of USD 9.50 billion, representing 12.00 percent comparable growth. Operational EBITA increased 20.00 percent to USD 1.90 billion, and the margin improved by 90 basis points to 20.20 percent, according to the Yahoo Finance transcript of the July 16, 2026 results call. Management also raised full-year comparable revenue guidance to a low-double-digit to low-teens increase, while third-quarter comparable revenue growth was expected at a low- to mid-teens rate.

ABB's September 24, 2026 investor presentation highlighted Infinitus, its source-to-rack direct-current power solution for AI data centers, according to ABB. That product focus links the buyback story to a business area where ABB is seeking additional demand from electrification and data-center infrastructure.

Analyst targets remain mixed

Bernstein Research kept a Market-Perform rating and an CHF 80.00 price target after ABB's technology webinar on September 24, 2026, according to FinanzNachrichten. The same report cited Deutsche Bank Research at Hold with a CHF 76.00 target, keeping the analyst backdrop cautious despite ABB's operating figures.

Third-quarter date is October 20

Investing.com lists October 20, 2026 as ABB's next quarterly reporting date, with the company expected to publish third-quarter results then, according to Investing.com. On the SIX Swiss Exchange, ABB closed at CHF 79.42 on September 30, 2026, while the quoted 52-week high was CHF 89.14, placing that close 10.91 percent below the high.

ABB stock and the next report

ABB's market capitalization stood at CHF 145.4 billion as of September 30, 2026. The combination of 12.00 percent comparable revenue growth, a 20.20 percent operational EBITA margin and the October 20 reporting date gives investors three concrete reference points for the next valuation update.

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