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ABT

Abbott Laboratories

ABT

Healthcare · Medical Devices · Stock · quarterly payer

$102.97

Overvalued · -19% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.46%

Annual Dividend

$2.48

Payout Ratio

79%

5-Yr Growth

10.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ABT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a forward dividend yield of 2.46%, based on an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and a share price of $102.97.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 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 Oct 15, 2026.
  • ABT last cut its regular dividend in 2013.
  • ABT's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Nov 16, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT pays out 79% 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 Oct 15, 2026, ABT's 2.46% yield is 38% above its five-year average yield of 1.78%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ABT is $83.89 per share, 19% below the $102.97 share price, so ABT screens as overvalued.
  • Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ABT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ABT

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) yields 2.46% ($2.48 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (75/100) and has 12 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is ABT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.46% ($2.48/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
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.46%
Payout Ratio
79%
Annual Dividend
$2.48
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 15, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.58
Market Cap
$179.4B
P/E Ratio
33.1
5-Yr Total Return
-23%
52-Week Range
$81.97 – $133.34
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2013)
ABT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ABT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABT a good dividend stock?

Yes. Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.46% ($2.48/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 $83.89 versus a $102.97 share price — so it looks overvalued (-19% vs. fair value).

Is ABT's dividend safe?

ABT has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), 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 $83.89 per share, about 19% below the current $102.97 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 2.46% ($2.48/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 (75/100), 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 $2.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.46%.

What is ABT's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT's forward dividend yield is 2.46%, based on a $2.48 annual dividend and a $102.97 share price.

What is ABT's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT pays $2.48 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ABT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT's payout ratio is 79% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has ABT grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, ABT has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

When is the next ABT ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for ABT is Oct 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.48 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$62.00
Annual$248.00
Monthly avg$20.67

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