VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Abbott Laboratories vs Brookfield Corporation
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 analysisBrookfield Corporation
BN · New York Stock Exchange
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View BN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Brookfield Corporation leads (65 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Abbott Laboratories).
- Segment focus: Abbott Laboratories has 7 segments (26.7% in Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices); Brookfield Corporation has 6 segments.
- Moat breadth: Abbott Laboratories has 10 moat types across 3 domains; Brookfield Corporation has 10 across 5.
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%
Brookfield Corporation
Asset Management
Alternative asset management (private markets: infrastructure, renewables, private equity, real estate, credit)
Global
Institutional investors and private wealth channels
General partner (GP) / asset manager
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Abbott Laboratories strengths
Brookfield Corporation 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
Brookfield Corporation segments
Full profile >Asset Management
Oligopoly
Wealth Solutions (Insurance)
Competitive
Renewable Power and Transition
Competitive
Infrastructure
Oligopoly
Private Equity (Operating Businesses)
Competitive
Real Estate
Competitive
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