VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Stock Comparison

Abbott Laboratories vs Zoetis Inc.

Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.

Abbott Laboratories

ABT · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$219.2B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-30
Moat score
64/ 100

Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.

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Zoetis Inc.

ZTS · New York Stock Exchange

Market cap (USD)$55.3B
SectorHealthcare
CountryUS
Data as of2025-12-26
Moat score
73/ 100

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Comparison highlights

  • Moat score gap: Zoetis Inc. leads (73 / 100 vs 64 / 100 for Abbott Laboratories).
  • Segment focus: Abbott Laboratories has 7 segments (26.7% in Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices); Zoetis Inc. has 3 segments (67.8% in Companion Animal Products).
  • Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Strong.
  • Moat breadth: Abbott Laboratories has 10 moat types across 3 domains; Zoetis Inc. has 9 across 3.

Primary market context

Abbott Laboratories

Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices

Market

Cardiovascular, electrophysiology, rhythm management, structural heart and heart failure devices

Geography

Global

Customer

Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, cardiologists/electrophysiologists

Role

Implantable device manufacturer

Revenue share

26.7%

Zoetis Inc.

Companion Animal Products

Market

Companion animal veterinary medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

Geography

Global

Customer

Veterinarians, veterinary clinics, pet owners (via prescription/retail)

Role

Manufacturer and marketer

Revenue share

67.8%

Side-by-side metrics

Abbott Laboratories
Zoetis Inc.
Ticker / Exchange
ABT - New York Stock Exchange
ZTS - New York Stock Exchange
Market cap (USD)
$219.2B
$55.3B
Sector
Healthcare
Healthcare
HQ country
US
US
Primary segment
Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices
Companion Animal Products
Market structure
Oligopoly
Oligopoly
Market share
n/a
n/a
HHI estimate
n/a
n/a
Pricing power
Moderate
Strong
Moat score
64 / 100
73 / 100
Moat domains
Demand, Legal, Supply
Demand, Supply, Legal
Last update
2025-12-30
2025-12-26

Moat coverage

Shared moat types

Brand TrustInstalled Base ConsumablesCompliance AdvantageDistribution ControlIP Choke Point

Abbott Laboratories strengths

Procurement InertiaData Workflow LockinGovernment Contracting RelationshipsScale Economies Unit CostTraining Org Change Costs

Zoetis Inc. strengths

Service Field NetworkRegulated Standards PipeCapacity MoatOperational Excellence

Segment mix

Abbott Laboratories segments

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Established Pharmaceutical Products

Competitive

12.4%

Diagnostic Products

Oligopoly

22.3%

Pediatric Nutrition

Oligopoly

9.6%

Adult Nutrition

Oligopoly

10.5%

Diabetes Care (CGM & glucose monitoring)

Duopoly

16.2%

Cardiovascular & Electrophysiology Devices

Oligopoly

26.7%

Neuromodulation Devices

Oligopoly

2.3%

Zoetis Inc. segments

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Companion Animal Products

Oligopoly

67.8%

Livestock Products

Oligopoly

31.3%

Client Supply Services & Human Health

Competitive

0.9%

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