: AbbVie has raised its payout for over 50 consecutive years.
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: Its massive scale and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations make it a staple for those seeking market stability. 5. Blue-Chip Logistics: Cencora (COR) : AbbVie has raised its payout for over 50 consecutive years
Formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, is described as a "distribution growth juggernaut" in the pharmaceutical supply chain. : Its growth is currently driven by two
The healthcare sector has traditionally been a "defensive play" for investors, providing stability because people rarely cut back on essential medical care even during economic slumps. As of , the sector is showing improved momentum, with recent returns modestly outpacing the broader S&P 500 as the market rewards non-tech blue-chip stocks with strong forward prospects.
: Its growth is currently driven by two blockbuster immunosuppressants, Skyrizi and Rinvoq , which are projected to reach peak sales exceeding those of its former lead drug, Humira.