ABT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

ABT has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.89%
Payout Ratio 46.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.01%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.11%
Payout FCF 58.5%
Streak Years 43
Dividend Rating 65.27%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -11.9%
Total Return 5y: -2.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 55,814 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,203 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 58,077 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
EUZ 1,138 M 0.79% 2.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

ABT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.63 6.8% 0.51%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.46%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.45%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.59 0% 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% 0.47%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.53%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 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% 0.55%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.48%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 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% 0.48%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.45%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.47 0% 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% 0.39%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.38%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.37%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.45 25% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.36 12.5% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.28 5.7% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.265 1.9% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-01-13 2015-01-15 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-11-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-02-15 Quarterly 0.22 57.1% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

ABT Dividend FAQ

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a diversified health-care company operating four core segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The firm markets a broad portfolio that includes generic drugs for gastrointestinal, metabolic, and cardiovascular conditions; a suite of laboratory and point-of-care diagnostics (e.g., immunoassays, molecular PCR platforms, rapid lateral-flow tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens); infant and adult nutrition formulas; and a range of cardiovascular, diabetes, and neuromodulation devices.

What is the Dividend Yield of ABT?

As of February 2026, ABT`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.40 USD by the current share price of 110.83.

Does ABT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ABT paid a dividend of 2.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.63 USD.

How often does ABT pay dividends?

ABT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ABT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.

ABT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ABT for the next 4 payments are between 0.465 (-26.2%) and 0.523 (-17.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ABT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ABT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ABT?

ABT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.01% per year.
Strong growth: ABT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ABT?

ABT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.11%. If you bought ABT's shares at 113.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ABT?

ABT Payout Consistency is 96.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Abbott Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ABT have a good Dividend Yield?

ABT`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT is 46.6%. 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 65.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ABT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ABT's Outstanding Shares?

Abbott Laboratories's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ABT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 2, 2013 with a ratio of 10000:4798.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.08 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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%
2025 1,747,000,000 +0.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40