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Abbott Laboratories

Dividend AristocratS&P 500
ABT|Healthcare|Medical Devices|$104.06|P/E 29.0|MCap 191.1B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories is a diversified global healthcare company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of health care products worldwide. It operates across four key segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices, addressing needs from chronic disease management to acute diagnostics. The company offers generic pharmaceuticals treating conditions such as pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, alongside anti-infectives, influenza vaccines, and gastrointestinal regulators. Notable products include cardiovascular devices like pacemakers and stents, diabetes management tools such as continuous glucose monitors, pediatric and adult nutritional formulas, and advanced diagnostic equipment like immunoassays and point-of-care testing kits. With approximately 114,000 employees and a history dating back to 1888, Abbott Laboratories generates the majority of its sales outside the United States, playing a pivotal role in advancing medical innovation, improving patient outcomes, and supporting global health initiatives through its extensive reach in consumer, institutional, and professional markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.18%

Annual Dividend

$2.40

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

63.44%

FCF Payout Ratio

55.66%

Stock Price

$104.06

52-Week Range

$102.41 $139.06

Dividend Health Score

86/ 100Very Safe

ABT's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 63.4% earnings payout ratio & 55.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, ABT has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
63.4%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
55.7%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
38.1%Safe
Interest Coverage
18.2xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
6.2%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.6xSafe
Debt-to-Equity
26.8Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
13.0%Safe
Operating Margin
21.6%Safe
Gross Margin
57.0%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
10.4%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ABT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ABT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 15, 2026

Next Payment Date

May 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.87%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.38%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

9.41%

3-Year Total Growth

25.53%

5-Year Total Growth

63.89%

10-Year Total Growth

145.83%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$10,406.00

Annual Income

$240.00

Quarterly Income

$60.00

Monthly Income

$20.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABT's current dividend yield?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) currently has a dividend yield of 2.18%, based on a stock price of $104.06 and an annual dividend of $2.40.
When is ABT's next dividend payment date?
ABT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-15 and the next payment date is 2026-05-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ABT pay in dividends per year?
Abbott Laboratories paid $2.36 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ABT been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Abbott Laboratories is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 10.38%, a 3-year CAGR of 7.87% and a 10-year CAGR of 9.41%.
Is ABT's dividend safe?
Abbott Laboratories has a payout ratio of 63.44%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 55.66%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is ABT's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Abbott Laboratories's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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