Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Dividend

Abbott Laboratories · Healthcare · Medical Devices · quarterly payer

$113.81

As of Nov 5, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, or $2.52 a year, a 2.18% yield at its $113.81 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in February, May, August and November. It has raised its dividend 12 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

2.18%

Annual Dividend

$2.52

Payout Ratio

93%

5-Yr Growth

10.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ABT's dividend

Data as of Nov 5, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Nov 5, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a forward dividend yield of 2.18%, based on an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and a share price of $113.81.
As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (77 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
ABT last cut its regular dividend in 2013.
ABT's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.63 per share.
As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT pays out 93% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
ABT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.4% a year over the past five years.
As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT's 2.18% yield is 23% above its five-year average yield of 1.78%.
As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ABT is $76.44 per share, 33% below the $113.81 share price, so ABT screens as overvalued.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has raised its regular dividend 44 times and cut it 1 time across the 177 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 6.8% increase to $0.630 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 11, 2013.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in December in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 6.8%, was declared on Dec 12, 2025.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ABT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ABT

Is ABT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($2.52/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

12 consecutive years of dividend growth
Strong 10.4% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

Cut its dividend in 2013
Elevated payout ratio (93%)
Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 2.18%
Payout Ratio: 93%
Annual Dividend: $2.52
5-Yr Avg Growth: 10.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth: 12
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.54
Market Cap: $198.2B
P/E Ratio: 42.3
5-Yr Total Return: -16%
52-Week Range: $81.97 – $132.03
Dividend Safety: B · 77/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (2013)

ABT dividend raises and cuts

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has raised its regular dividend 44 times and cut it 1 time across the 177 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 6.8% increase to $0.630 per share, going ex-dividend on Jan 15, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 11, 2013.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jan 15, 2026	Raise	$0.590 → $0.630	+6.8%
Jan 15, 2025	Raise	$0.550 → $0.590	+7.3%
Jan 11, 2024	Raise	$0.510 → $0.550	+7.8%
Jan 12, 2023	Raise	$0.470 → $0.510	+8.5%
Jan 13, 2022	Raise	$0.450 → $0.470	+4.4%
Jan 14, 2021	Raise	$0.360 → $0.450	+25.0%
Jan 14, 2020	Raise	$0.320 → $0.360	+12.5%
Jan 14, 2019	Raise	$0.280 → $0.320	+14.3%
Jan 11, 2018	Raise	$0.265 → $0.280	+5.7%
Jan 11, 2017	Raise	$0.260 → $0.265	+1.9%
Jan 13, 2016	Raise	$0.240 → $0.260	+8.3%
Jan 13, 2015	Raise	$0.220 → $0.240	+9.1%

Show all 45 changes since 1983

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jan 13, 2014	Raise	$0.140 → $0.220	+57.1%
Jan 11, 2013	Cut	$0.245 → $0.140	−42.8%
Apr 11, 2012	Raise	$0.230 → $0.245	+6.2%
Apr 13, 2011	Raise	$0.211 → $0.230	+9.1%
Apr 13, 2010	Raise	$0.192 → $0.211	+10.0%
Apr 13, 2009	Raise	$0.173 → $0.192	+11.1%
Apr 11, 2008	Raise	$0.156 → $0.173	+10.8%
Apr 11, 2007	Raise	$0.142 → $0.156	+10.2%
Apr 11, 2006	Raise	$0.132 → $0.142	+7.3%
Apr 13, 2005	Raise	$0.125 → $0.132	+5.8%
Jul 13, 2004	Raise	$0.117 → $0.125	+6.9%
Apr 13, 2004	Raise	$0.110 → $0.117	+6.1%
Apr 11, 2003	Raise	$0.105 → $0.110	+4.3%
Apr 11, 2002	Raise	$0.0943 → $0.105	+11.9%
Apr 10, 2001	Raise	$0.0853 → $0.0943	+10.5%
Apr 12, 2000	Raise	$0.0763 → $0.0853	+11.8%
Apr 13, 1999	Raise	$0.0673 → $0.0763	+13.3%
Apr 13, 1998	Raise	$0.0606 → $0.0673	+11.1%
Feb 21, 1997	Raise	$0.0539 → $0.0606	+12.5%
Apr 11, 1996	Raise	$0.0471 → $0.0539	+14.3%
Apr 7, 1995	Raise	$0.0426 → $0.0471	+10.5%
Apr 11, 1994	Raise	$0.0382 → $0.0426	+11.8%
Apr 8, 1993	Raise	$0.0337 → $0.0382	+13.3%
Apr 9, 1992	Raise	$0.0281 → $0.0337	+20.0%
Apr 9, 1991	Raise	$0.0236 → $0.0281	+19.0%
Apr 6, 1990	Raise	$0.0196 → $0.0236	+20.0%
Apr 10, 1989	Raise	$0.0168 → $0.0196	+16.7%
Apr 11, 1988	Raise	$0.0140 → $0.0168	+20.0%
Apr 9, 1987	Raise	$0.0118 → $0.0140	+19.0%
Apr 9, 1986	Raise	$0.0098 → $0.0118	+20.0%
Apr 9, 1985	Raise	$0.0084 → $0.0098	+16.7%
Apr 9, 1984	Raise	$0.0070 → $0.0084	+20.0%
Apr 11, 1983	Raise	$0.0059 → $0.0070	+19.0%

Every ABT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

ABT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ABT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →ABT dividend calculator100 shares pay $252.00 a year, $63.00 each quarterCalculate →ABT total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABT a good dividend stock?

Yes. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($2.52/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ABT undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ABT's fair value is about $76.44 versus a $113.81 share price — so it looks overvalued (-33% vs. fair value).

Is ABT's dividend safe?

ABT has a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 12-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2013, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ABT's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ABT is about $76.44 per share, about 33% below the current $113.81 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ABT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ABT screens as "yes" and overvalued. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.18% ($2.52/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ABT cut its dividend?

ABT earns a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2013). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ABT pay a dividend?

Yes. Abbott Laboratories pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.52 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.18%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of ABT pay?

At $2.52 per share a year, 100 shares of ABT pay $252.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $63.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $11,381 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is ABT's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT's forward dividend yield is 2.18%, based on a $2.52 annual dividend and a $113.81 share price.

What is ABT's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT pays $2.52 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ABT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT's payout ratio is 93% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has ABT grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

When is the next ABT ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, ABT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 15, 2026, for $0.63 per share.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full ABT dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Oct 15, 2026	Nov 16, 2026	$0.6300	regular
Jul 15, 2026	Aug 17, 2026	$0.6300	regular
Apr 15, 2026	May 15, 2026	$0.6300	regular
Jan 15, 2026	Feb 13, 2026	$0.6300	regular
Oct 15, 2025	Nov 17, 2025	$0.5900	regular
Jul 15, 2025	Aug 15, 2025	$0.5900	regular
Apr 15, 2025	May 15, 2025	$0.5900	regular
Jan 15, 2025	Feb 14, 2025	$0.5900	regular
Oct 15, 2024	Nov 15, 2024	$0.5500	regular
Jul 15, 2024	Aug 15, 2024	$0.5500	regular
Apr 12, 2024	May 15, 2024	$0.5500	regular
Jan 11, 2024	Feb 15, 2024	$0.5500	regular
Oct 12, 2023	Nov 15, 2023	$0.5100	regular
Jul 13, 2023	Aug 15, 2023	$0.5100	regular