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ABB Maintains Growth Target Amid Investor Disappointment

11/19/2025

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ABB Ltd. maintained its revenue growth target of 5% to 7%, disappointing investors as demand for power-grid products tied to the AI boom rises.
The Swiss company raised its operating profit margin target to 18%–22% and plans more acquisitions, focusing on small to mid-size deals.
CEO Morten Wierod said ABB's electrification and automation leadership could add 1–2% revenue growth through acquisitions, even as the shares fell 4.7%.

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ABB Ltd. maintained its revenue growth target of 5% to 7%, disappointing investors as demand for power-grid products tied to the AI boom rises.
The Swiss company raised its operating profit margin target to 18%–22% and plans more acquisitions, focusing on small to mid-size deals.
CEO Morten Wierod said ABB's electrification and automation leadership could add 1–2% revenue growth through acquisitions, even as the shares fell 4.7%.