Abbott Laboratories is currently navigating a complex transition characterized by robust 7.8% year-over-year revenue growth in 2026Q1, yet this expansion is increasingly reliant on aggressive inorganic strategies that have elevated goodwill to $35.2 billion. W...
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Revenue growth reached 7.8% in 2026Q1, supported by a gross margin expansion to 56.3% from 50.4% in 2024Q1, though operating margins remain constrained between 13.9% and 19.6%.
The successful integration of Exact Sciences is expected to significantly boost Abbott's diagnostics business and overall growth trajectory.
Analysts project mid-teens growth for Cologuard, supported by a substantial addressable market.
New electrophysiology products like Volt PFA and TactiFlex Duo are receiving extremely favorable physician feedback, indicating potential for accelerated growth.
The Nutrition segment has faced declines due to incomplete pricing pass-through at retail, posing a risk to revenue.
The Exact Sciences acquisition is expected to dilute EPS, impacting earnings through 2026 and 2027 before becoming accretive.
Abbott faces litigation risks, including a recent $70 million jury award related to infant formula safety, with hundreds of similar cases pending.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 16, 2026 | $1.31+2.3% vs $1.28 | $12.6B+0.6% vs $12.5B |
Q2 2026 Apr 16, 2026 | $1.15+0.9% vs $1.14 | $11.2B+1.5% vs $11.0B |
Q1 2026 Jan 22, 2026 | $1.50+0.0% vs $1.50 | $11.5B-2.9% vs $11.8B |
Q4 2025 Oct 15, 2025 | $1.30+0.0% vs $1.30 | $11.4B-0.2% vs $11.4B |
Abbott Laboratories (ABT +0.54%) primarily generates its revenue by researching, developing, manufacturing, and distributing a diverse portfolio of medical devices, diagnostic test systems, nutritional formulas, and generic pharmaceutical products across international healthcare networks.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $103.73 | $180.68B | 27.88 | 5.67% | 14.72% | 12.96% | 2.27% | |
| $90.77 | $116.54B | 24.34 | 8.43% | 13.93% | 10.51% | — | |
| $44.92 | $66.77B | 23.15 | 19.87% | 17.47% | 14.76% | — | |
| $183.00 | $50.42B | 31.39 | 8.23% | 4.52% | 3.79% | — | |
| $23.68 | $12.23B | -13.53 | 5.72% | -9.27% | -16.67% | — | |
| $88.78 | $51.12B | 48.51 | 11.55% | 15.43% | 9.66% | — |
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) reported $45.13B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 310% increase from $11.01B in 1996.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) grew revenue by 5.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is profitable, generating $6.28B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (14.7% net margin).
Yes, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.27%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.0%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) generated $7.38B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
