Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol ABT
  • Rev/Share 25.3738
  • Book/Share 30.2066
  • PB 3.8636
  • Debt/Equity 0.289
  • CurrentRatio 1.5759
  • ROIC 0.0843

 

  • MktCap 200657518571.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.233
  • PFCF 27.1342
  • PE 30.8724
  • Debt/Assets 0.1738
  • DivYield 0.0208
  • ROE 0.1289

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • 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
Initiation ABT The Benchmark Company -- Buy -- $145 Oct. 10, 2025
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

Abbott Labs: A Boring Dividend Machine That Could Quietly Make You Rich
ABT
Published: February 23, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott Laboratories' business, if not exciting, is resilient and consistent. The company is a leader in multiple markets and has attractive growth avenues.

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Exact Sciences Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Abbott
ABT, EXAS
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS) (“Exact Sciences”), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that its stockholders voted to approve the proposed acquisition of Exact Sciences by Abbott (NYSE: ABT) at the special meeting of stockholders held earlier today. At the special meeting, preliminary results showed that more than 99% of the votes cast, representing approximately 67% of the total outstanding shares of Exact Scie.

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Abbott declares 409th consecutive quarterly dividend
ABT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 63 cents per share.

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BSX vs. ABT: Which MedTech Stock is the Better Investment Now?
ABT, BSX
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott edges out Boston Scientific in the MedTech faceoff, with valuation appeal, strong CGM momentum and strategic deals boosting its investment case.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
ABT
Published: February 18, 2026 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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Carl Abbott's “House of Columns” Brings Sarasota School Modernism to the Market on Longboat Key
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Published: February 17, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LISTING LINK: https://www.premiersothebysrealty.com/single-family/mfr/a4681242/6610-gulf-of-mexico-drive-longboat-key-fl-34228 DROPBOX: https://tours.coastalhomephotography.net/public/vtour/display/2359971?idx=1#!/nav/gallery PHOTO CREDIT: Coastal Home Photography LONGBOAT KEY, Fla.

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Abbott Labs Just Extended Its Dividend Aristocrat Status: What Comes Next?
ABT
Published: February 12, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott Laboratories just paid its quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share on February 13, 2026, marking a 6.8% increase from the prior quarterly rate.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
ABT
Published: February 06, 2026 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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Abbott recalls glucose sensors after seven deaths linked to faulty readings
ABT
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Abbott has recalled certain glucose monitoring sensors after reports linked the devices to seven deaths and 860 serious injuries, the U.S. health regulator said on Wednesday.

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NVST or ABT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ABT, NVST
Published: February 02, 2026 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 companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Abbott: Long-Term Investment Opportunity For Dividend Growth Investors
ABT
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

In reality, Abbott Laboratories is actually a Dividend Aristocrat – a vaunted status reserved for companies that have increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. ABT grew its revenue from $20.8 billion in FY 2016 to $44.3 billion in FY 2025. That's a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Abbott Laboratories has a great financial position. The long-term debt/equity ratio is 0.3, while the interest coverage ratio is 17.

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10 Highest Rated Dividend Kings For Generations Of Income
ABBV, ABM, ABT, ADM, BDX, BKH, KMB, KO, MO, NWN, PG, PPG, SPGI, SWK, TGT, WMT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My top 10 Dividend Kings list prioritizes reliability, dividend safety, and attractive valuation for long-term, generational income. Selection criteria include payout ratios under 70%, strong dividend safety/growth grades, and favorable Quant, SA, and Wall Street ratings. ABM Industries leads with a low 31% payout ratio, 2.5% yield, B- safety/growth, and an A- valuation grade despite a Hold Quant rating.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
ABT
Published: January 26, 2026 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 (ABT) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
ABT
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Is The Fall In Abbott Stock Justified?
ABT
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Abbott Laboratories reported Q4 2025 sales of $11.46 billion, an increase of 4.4% from the previous year but falling short of analyst projections by approximately 3%. The adjusted EPS was $1.50, aligning with expectations, while the total annual adjusted EPS reached $5.15, indicating a 10% growth.

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Abbott Laboratories Raised Prices, Prompting Sales Slump
ABT
Published: January 22, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The medical-products maker's shares tumbled after its quarterly profit and sales underwhelmed investors.

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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ABT
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Jobless Claims Come in Slightly Higher
ABT, COF, FCX, GDP, GE, INTC, ISRG, PG
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Jobless Claims Come in Slightly Higher.

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Crude Oil Down 2%; Abbott Shares Fall Following Q4 Results
ABT, BNO, DBO, GUSH, IEO, OIH, OIL, PXJ, UCO, USO, XOP
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 200 points on Thursday.

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Jobless Claims Stay Low at +200K, Q3 GDP Up to +4.4%
ABT, COF, FCX, GDP, GE, INTC, ISRG, PG
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Weekly Jobless Claims continue to portray a labor market cruising along at a healthy low rate of unemployment claims.

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Abbott's Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Falls
ABT
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

ABT's Q4 earnings meet estimates but revenues miss, sending shares down as strong device growth is offset by weaker nutrition and diagnostics sales.

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Abbott (ABT) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ABT
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Abbott (ABT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Abbott (ABT) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates
ABT
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott (ABT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Abbott (ABT) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
ABT
Published: January 21, 2026 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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2 Healthcare Names That Could Get a Big Boost From Earnings
ABT, ISRG
Published: January 20, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Active traders expect companies in the healthcare sector to experience significant share price spikes tied to milestones in the development of new therapies and medical products. The volatility in some corners of the sector makes it a high-risk, but high-reward, opportunity.

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Will Robust Adult Nutrition Business Performance Fuel ABT's Q4 Earnings?
ABT
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ABT heads into Q4 earnings with adult nutrition in focus, as Ensure and Glucerna launches are expected to support modest segment growth.

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Exact Sciences Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Exact Sciences Corporation - EXAS
ABT, EXAS
Published: January 16, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.

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Insights Into Abbott (ABT) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
ABT
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Abbott (ABT), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2025.

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Dividend King Abbott Shows Why 52 Consecutive Increases Weren't Luck With Strong Cash Flow Coverage
ABT
Published: January 15, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) doesn't just pay dividends.

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Investors Heavily Search Abbott Laboratories (ABT): Here is What You Need to Know
ABT
Published: January 13, 2026 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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About Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

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