Options markets reflect heavy call positioning in the near term. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock . As of June 30, 2025, AbbVie had $63.0 billion in long-term debt and short-term debt/obligations of $7.5 billion on its balance sheet. Cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $6.5 billion. Its debt-to-capital ratio of 1.02 is much higher than the industry's average of 0.42. The mid-term MRK stock forecast sees price appreciation tied to expanding margins in animal health products, bolstering segment diversification and reducing reliance on single blockbuster drugs.