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Yield 12m 1.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.28
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.85%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.62%
Payout Ratio 39.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.6%
Total Return 12m: 23.00%
#49 in Group
Total Return 5y: 48.28%
#35 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ABT 227,161m 1.89% 2.62%
SNT 467m 4.30% 65.4%
PHIA 22,699m 7.23% 5.49%
EL 132,949m 3.36% 7.84%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
ABT 227,161m 8.85% 39.6%
SNT 467m 53.1% 86.8%
YPSN 5,271m 58.5% 36.7%
CEVI 407m 31.6% 38.1%

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ABT Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.59 0.46%
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
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

ABT Dividend FAQ

Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, ABT paid a dividend of 2.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-15.

What is the Dividend Yield of ABT?

As of April 2025, ABT`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.28 USD by the current share price of 128.85.

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 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 2.62%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Abbott Laboratories five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.28) divided by the purchase price five years ago (86.89):

What is the Payout Consistency of ABT?

ABT Payout Consistency is 96.6%.
Highly consistent: Abbott Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ABT have a good Dividend Yield?

ABT`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT is 39.6%. 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 64.21%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

ABT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ABT`s Outstanding Shares?

Abbott Laboratories`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.49% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,913,520,000
1986 1,825,160,000 -4.62%
1987 1,809,352,000 -0.87%
1988 2,041,184,000 +12.81%
1989 1,730,769,200 -15.21%
1990 1,694,000,000 -2.12%
1991 1,634,444,400 -3.52%
1992 1,645,238,100 +0.66%
1993 1,633,286,000 -0.73%
1994 1,598,486,000 -2.13%
1995 1,571,672,000 -1.68%
1996 1,571,672,000
1997 1,528,008,000 -2.78%
1998 1,541,226,000 +0.87%
1999 1,559,555,000 +1.19%
2000 1,547,072,000 -0.8%
2001 1,579,398,000 +2.09%
2002 1,568,097,000 -0.72%
2003 1,572,119,000 +0.26%
2004 1,569,505,000 -0.17%
2005 1,537,695,000 -2.03%
2006 1,558,234,000 +1.34%
2007 1,560,567,000 +0.15%
2008 1,556,385,000 -0.27%
2009 1,561,000,000 +0.3%
2010 1,559,000,000 -0.13%
2011 1,590,000,000 +1.99%
2012 1,586,000,000 -0.25%
2013 1,567,000,000 -1.2%
2014 1,522,000,000 -2.87%
2015 1,498,000,000 -1.58%
2016 1,483,000,000 -1%
2017 1,746,000,000 +17.73%
2018 1,774,000,000 +1.6%
2019 1,781,000,000 +0.39%
2020 1,789,000,000 +0.45%
2021 1,782,000,000 -0.39%
2022 1,754,000,000 -1.57%
2023 1,748,000,000 -0.34%
2024 1,746,000,000 -0.11%