Does Abbott Laboratories Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Abbott Laboratories dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a dividend of $0.63 per share every quarter, $2.52 a year, a 2.40% yield at its share price of $104.89.
- Abbott Laboratories (ABT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Abbott Laboratories (ABT), $0.63 per share, went ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2026 and was paid on Nov 16, 2026.
- Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has paid a dividend since at least 1983; SmarterDividends' records hold 177 of its dividend payments.
- Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Abbott Laboratories (ABT), 6.8% to $0.63 per share, went ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026.
- At $2.52 a year per share, 100 shares of ABT pay $252.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Abbott Laboratories (ABT) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 79% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Abbott Laboratories Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-abbott-laboratories-pay-dividends
How much does Abbott Laboratories pay?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.63 per share. That is $2.52 per share a year, a 2.40% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $252.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $240.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.63 | +6.8% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.59 | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.59 | +7.3% |
When does Abbott Laboratories pay dividends?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The ABT ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Abbott Laboratories's dividend history
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has paid a dividend since at least 1983, and SmarterDividends' records hold 177 payments. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 6.8%, went ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2013, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full ABT dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Abbott Laboratories pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a dividend of $0.63 per share every quarter, $2.52 a year, a 2.40% yield at its share price of $104.89.
How much is Abbott Laboratories's dividend?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays $0.63 per share each payment, $2.52 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.52 per share in total.
How often does Abbott Laboratories pay dividends?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Abbott Laboratories's next dividend?
Abbott Laboratories has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Oct 15, 2026.
What is Abbott Laboratories's dividend yield?
2.40% as of Oct 19, 2026: $2.52 a year in dividends divided by the $104.89 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of ABT pay?
About $252.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $63.00, at Abbott Laboratories's current dividend rate.
Has Abbott Laboratories ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Abbott Laboratories's annual dividend, most recently in 2013. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years since.
How long has Abbott Laboratories paid dividends?
Since at least 1983, the start of Abbott Laboratories's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 177 payments.
When do I need to buy ABT to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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