Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.19
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
28.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
43 years
ABT Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
43 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
ABT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$2.19
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak43 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR10.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return-31.4%
5Y Total Return-10.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,97510Y ago$27,90520Y ago$55,934
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ABT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
ABT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Abbott Laboratories distributes 28.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ABT has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 10.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ABT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -10.3%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,905 today.
ABT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$10.82
Avg/Payment$0.5410
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 2.81% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | — | 2.40% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | ↑ +6.8% | 1.94% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 1.82% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 1.76% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 1.81% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | ↑ +7.3% | 2.02% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.90% | Nov 15, 2024 |
ABT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
28.6% payout
Streak
43Y
10.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABTAbbott Laboratories | $153.7B | 2.5% | 28.6% | 43 | Sustainable |
1st  MDTMedtronic plc | $101.9B | 3.5% | 77.0% | 44 | Watch |
3rd  BDXBecton, Dickinson an… | $52.2B | 2.9% | 71.3% | 42 | Watch |
2nd  BAXBaxter International… | $10.3B | 3.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SYKStryker Corporation | $117.9B | 1.1% | 39.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $125.4B | 0.7% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 TMOThermo Fisher Scient… | $172.7B | 0.4% | 9.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
ABT Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.89 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 7.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $2.20 | 7.8% | 4 | $7.64 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | 8.5% | 4 | $3.27 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.88 | 4.4% | 4 | $3.91 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.94 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.44 | 12.5% | 4 | $2.50 | 57.6% | 1.74x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $1.28 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.06 | 62.1% | 1.61x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $1.12 | 5.7% | 4 | $1.34 | 83.6% | 1.20x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $1.06 | 1.9% | 4 | $0.27 | 392.6% | 0.25x | 1.0% |
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ABT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ABT stock.
How much dividend does ABT pay per share?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ABT's next ex-dividend date?
ABT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ABT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ABT's dividend safe?
ABT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.6% and FCF payout ratio of +55.2%. With 43 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ABT a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Abbott Laboratories is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ABT pay dividends?
Abbott Laboratories pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ABT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ABT five years ago would be worth approximately $8,975 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ABT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ABT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.