Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

US — Healthcare Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ABT
  • Rev/Share 24.7688
  • Book/Share 29.2044
  • PB 4.6102
  • Debt/Equity 0.2657
  • CurrentRatio 1.8207
  • ROIC 0.188

 

  • MktCap 233117080335.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.8927
  • PFCF 34.4084
  • PE 16.6762
  • Debt/Assets 0.16
  • DivYield 0.0173
  • ROE 0.2993

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade ABT Jefferies Hold Buy -- $145 July 18, 2025
Initiation ABT Leerink Partners -- Market Perform -- $143 June 16, 2025
Initiation ABT Oppenheimer -- Outperform -- $130 Oct. 8, 2024
Initiation ABT Piper Sandler -- Overweight -- $131 Sept. 19, 2024

News

Healthcare equipment stocks seen outperforming, ‘safer' than Big Pharma: analysts
ABT, BSX
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

UBS analysts are ‘Overweight' the healthcare equipment sector, with a Number One ranking on their total scorecard. In a note to clients on Tuesday, the analysts wrote that healthcare equipment has had the highest growth rate historically, excluding technology, at a 9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and the sector's earnings per share are now trading 10% below trend.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
ABT
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott (ABT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Growing Diagnostics Arm Supports ABT Stock, Macro Issues Ail
ABT
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ABT gains momentum with strong FreeStyle Libre sales and Diagnostics growth but global macro headwinds weigh on performance.

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Abbott Hosts Conference Call for Third-Quarter Earnings
ABT
Published: September 24, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) will announce its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 15, before the market opens.

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1 Dividend King To Hold And 2 Worth Buying Now
ABT, FRT, PPG
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

It's often said that cash is king, but I would take it one step further. Abbott Laboratories is an AA-rated Dividend King with healthy growth prospects but a rich valuation. I'm waiting for a pullback to the low-$120 range before upgrading back to a buy. Federal Realty owns top-notch properties in demographically thriving markets, possesses a conservatively leveraged balance sheet, and has the longest track record of dividend growth in REITdom.

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Abbott Declares 407th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
ABT
Published: September 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 59 cents per share.

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Is it the Right Time to Retain Abbott Stock in Your Portfolio?
ABT
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

ABT's strong Nutrition, Diabetes Care and EPD growth fuel momentum, but macro and currency headwinds challenge its outlook.

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Wall Street Analysts See Abbott (ABT) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
ABT
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Investors Heavily Search Abbott Laboratories (ABT): Here is What You Need to Know
ABT
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott (ABT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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NVST vs. ABT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
ABT, NVST
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Medical - Products stocks have likely encountered both Envista (NVST) and Abbott (ABT). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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ABT Stock Gains From Navitor's Expanded Indication Approval in Europe
ABT
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott wins CE Mark in Europe for expanded Navitor use, boosting its Structural Heart business and lifting ABT stock.

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ABT vs. EW: Which Structural Heart Device Stock Is Worth Buying Now?
ABT, EW
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors are showing growing interest in the rapidly expanding structural heart device market, which is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% between 2025 and 2033, according to Grand View Research. Abbott Laboratories ABT and Edwards Lifesciences EW are two key players with significant presence in this sector.

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Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2025
ABBV, ABT, ADM, ADP, AFL, ALB, AMCR, AOS, APD, ATO, BDX, BEN, BRO, CAH, CAT, CB, CHD, CHRW, CINF, CL, CLX, CTAS, CVX, DOV, ECL
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend Aristocrats have shown mixed 2025 performance, with some delivering double-digit gains and others lagging, but overall stability remains a hallmark. Dividend growth is robust, with 53 of 69 Aristocrats raising payouts in 2025 and an average growth rate of 5.14%, signaling continued income reliability. My 'Promising Aristocrats' list, focused on undervaluation and projected total return, has outperformed both NOBL and SPY in August.

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What's Driving Abbott's Gross Margin Growth Amid Macro Issues
ABT
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ABT's gross margin hits 56.4% in Q2, fueled by Medical Devices growth, Nutrition strength, FX tailwinds and cost discipline.

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NVST or ABT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ABT, NVST
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Products sector might want to consider either Envista (NVST) or Abbott (ABT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Should You Invest in Abbott (ABT) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
ABT
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
ABT
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Abbott (ABT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Abbott Gains in Nutrition With Adult Segment Leading Growth
ABT
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ABT Nutrition unit posts steady gains as adult-focused brands like Ensure and Glucerna drive global demand and market share growth.

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Abbott Taps Growing TMVR Market With Tendyne System
ABT
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ABT wins FDA nod for its Tendyne TMVR system, offering a minimally invasive option for patients with severe mitral valve disease.

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Abbott's EPD Growth Beats Market Trends: Here's How to Play the Stock
ABT
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott outpaces market trends as EPD sales surge, fueled by double-digit growth, biosimilar approvals and strong product demand.

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NVST vs. ABT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
ABT, NVST
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Medical - Products stocks have likely encountered both Envista (NVST) and Abbott (ABT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
ABT
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Abbott (ABT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks That Will Deliver Meaty Returns After 5 Years
ABT, CI, FANG
Published: July 28, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Sufficient earnings growth to continually increase dividends at a comfortably low payout ratio that also accommodates expansion capex is an excellent signal for strong upside potential.

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Investors Heavily Search Abbott Laboratories (ABT): Here is What You Need to Know
ABT
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Abbott (ABT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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NVST or ABT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ABT, NVST
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Products sector might want to consider either Envista (NVST) or Abbott (ABT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Best Dividend Kings: July 2025
ABBV, ABM, ABT, ADM, ADP, AWR, BDX, BKH, CBSH, CINF, CL, CWT, DOV, ED, EMR, FMCB, FRT, FUL, GPC, GRC, GWW, HRL, HTO, ITW, JNJ
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

14 Dividend Kings continue to outperform the S&P 500 in 2025. Dividend growth remains healthy, with one recent increase and a collective 2025 growth rate of 5.23%. Seventeen Dividend Kings currently appear undervalued with strong long-term return potential, using Dividend Yield Theory for valuation.

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Why Abbott Laboratories Is a Q2 2025 Buy: Growth & Yield
ABT
Published: July 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

If you wonder whether Abbott Laboratories NYSE: ABT is a good buy in Q2 2025, the answer is yes. The company's management, portfolio, cash flow, capital return, and pipeline are why.

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Are Medical Stocks Lagging Abbott Laboratories (ABT) This Year?
ABT
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Abbott (ABT) and Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Down 9.0% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Abbott (ABT) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
ABT
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott (ABT) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Abbott Following Q2 Results
ABT
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Abbott Laboratories ABT reported better-than-expected sales and profits in the second quarter, but dialed back earnings and growth projections for the rest of the year.

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About Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.abbott.com
  • Industry Medical - Devices
  • CEO Robert B. Ford
  • Employees 114000

Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The Established Pharmaceutical Products segment provides generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement therapy, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, as well as provides anti-infective clarithromycin, influenza vaccine, and products to regulate physiological rhythm of the colon. The Diagnostic Products segment offers laboratory systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion; molecular diagnostics systems that automate the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, as well as detect and measure infectious agents; point of care systems; cartridges for testing blood; rapid diagnostics lateral flow testing products; molecular point-of-care testing for HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; drug and alcohol test, and remote patient monitoring and consumer self-test systems; and informatics and automation solutions for use in laboratories. The Nutritional Products segment provides pediatric and adult nutritional products. The Medical Devices segment offers rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases; and diabetes care products, as well as neuromodulation devices for the management of chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and is based in North Chicago, Illinois.