Abbott Laboratories is upgraded to Buy ahead of Q2 2026 earnings, following a challenging period marked by share price underperformance. The recent acquisition of Exact Sciences adds a high-growth cancer diagnostics vertical, targeting $3bn incremental 2026 sales and potential long-term revenue expansion. 2026 guidance projects 6.5–7.5% organic sales growth and $5.38–$5.58 adjusted EPS, with Exact Sciences acquisition causing $0.20 EPS dilution.