ABT Dividend History - Abbott Laboratories

Track the latest ABT dividend history! 1.82% Dividend Yield, 8.85% Annual Growth - Explore ABT's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.82%
Cash Amount 12m 2.24
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.85%
Dividend Rating 64.49%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.89%
Payout Ratio current 48.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.7%
Total Return 12m: 16.80%
#58 in Group
Total Return 5y: 74.13%
#19 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment
Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
ABT 234,013m 1.82% 2.89%
GETI-B 5,401m 4.29% 5.77%
SNT 499m 5.88% 81.2%
MDT 112,851m 3.22% 2.89%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
ABT 234,013m 8.85% 64.5%
SNT 499m 53.1% 83.9%
GETI-B 5,401m 7.96% 70.7%
CEVI 437m 31.6% 54.3%

ABT Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.59 7.3% 0.53%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.55 0.47%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.55 0.53%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.55 0.5%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.55 7.8% 0.49%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.55%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.48%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.51 0.5%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.51 8.5% 0.46%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 0.48%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0.45%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.47 0.4%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% 0.36%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0.39%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.45 0.38%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.45 0.37%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.45 25% 0.4%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.36 0.33%
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.36 0.39%
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.36 0.41%
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.36 12.5%
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.32
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.32
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.32
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.32 14.3%
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.28
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.28
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.28
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.28 5.7%
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.265
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.265
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.265
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.265 1.9%
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.26
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.26
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.26
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.26 8.3%
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-15 Quarterly 0.24
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-15 Quarterly 0.24
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.24

ABT Dividend History - FAQ

Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, ABT paid a dividend of 2.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of ABT?

As of February 2025, ABT`s dividend yield is 1.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.24 USD by the current share price of 134.92.

How often does ABT pay dividends?

ABT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ABT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ABT?

The next ex-dividend date for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of ABT?

ABT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.85% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ABT?

ABT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.89%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Abbott Laboratories five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.24) divided by the purchase price five years ago (77.48):

What is the Payout Consistency of ABT?

ABT Payout Consistency is 96.7%.
Highly consistent: Abbott Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ABT have a good Dividend Yield?

ABT`s 1.82% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT is 48.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ABT?

ABT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.49%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: ABT Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of ABT`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Abbott Laboratories are shrinking at a rate of -0.49% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Abbott Laboratories ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2013-01-02 with a factor of 10000:4798. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.08.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 1913520000
1986 1825160000 -4.62%
1987 1809352000 -0.87%
1988 2041184000 +12.81%
1989 1730769200 -15.21%
1990 1694000000 -2.12%
1991 1634444400 -3.52%
1992 1645238100 +0.66%
1993 1633286000 -0.73%
1994 1598486000 -2.13%
1995 1571672000 -1.68%
1996 1571672000
1997 1528008000 -2.78%
1998 1541226000 +0.87%
1999 1559555000 +1.19%
2000 1547072000 -0.8%
2001 1579398000 +2.09%
2002 1568097000 -0.72%
2003 1572119000 +0.26%
2004 1569505000 -0.17%
2005 1537695000 -2.03%
2006 1558234000 +1.34%
2007 1560567000 +0.15%
2008 1556385000 -0.27%
2009 1561000000 +0.3%
2010 1559000000 -0.13%
2011 1590000000 +1.99%
2012 1586000000 -0.25%
2013 1567000000 -1.2%
2014 1522000000 -2.87%
2015 1498000000 -1.58%
2016 1483000000 -1%
2017 1746000000 +17.73%
2018 1774000000 +1.6%
2019 1781000000 +0.39%
2020 1789000000 +0.45%
2021 1782000000 -0.39%
2022 1754000000 -1.57%
2023 1748000000 -0.34%
2024 1746000000 -0.11%