VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
Abbott Laboratories vs The Boeing Company
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Abbott Laboratories
ABT · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ABT analysisThe Boeing Company
BA · New York Stock Exchange
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- Moat score gap: Abbott Laboratories leads (64 / 100 vs 61 / 100 for The Boeing Company).
- Segment focus: Abbott Laboratories has 7 segments (26.7% in Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices); The Boeing Company has 3 segments (35.8% in Defense, Space & Security (BDS)).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Abbott Laboratories has 10 moat types across 3 domains; The Boeing Company has 9 across 3.
Primary market context
Abbott Laboratories
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Cardiovascular, electrophysiology, rhythm management, structural heart and heart failure devices
Global
Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiologists/electrophysiologists
Implantable device manufacturer
26.7%
The Boeing Company
Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Defense aerospace & space prime contracting (air, space, and mission systems)
Primarily U.S., with international programs
U.S. and allied governments; defense agencies
Prime contractor / systems integrator
35.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Abbott Laboratories strengths
The Boeing Company strengths
Segment mix
Abbott Laboratories segments
Full profile >Established Pharmaceutical Products
Competitive
Diagnostic Products
Oligopoly
Pediatric Nutrition
Oligopoly
Adult Nutrition
Oligopoly
Diabetes Care (CGM & glucose monitoring)
Duopoly
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Oligopoly
Neuromodulation Devices
Oligopoly
The Boeing Company segments
Full profile >Commercial Airplanes (BCA)
Duopoly
Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Oligopoly
Global Services (BGS)
Competitive
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