Business Description

Abbott Laboratories, founded in 1888 and headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States, is a diversified global healthcare company offering diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company reported revenues over $43 billion in fiscal 2022, supported by innovative products like the FreeStyle Libre and Alinity diagnostic platforms. Under the leadership of CEO Robert B. Ford since March 2020, Abbott has strengthened its position in more than 160 countries. Looking ahead, it is investing in next-generation digital health and expanding its global footprint to meet evolving market needs.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues44,328,00041,950,00040,109,00043,653,000
Cost of Sales19,319,00018,706,00017,975,00019,142,000
Gross Profit25,009,00023,244,00022,134,00024,511,000
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses12,332,00011,697,00010,949,00011,248,000
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses1,682,0001,878,0001,966,0002,013,000
Research & Development Expenses2,942,0002,844,0002,741,0002,888,000
Operating Profit8,053,0006,825,0006,478,0008,362,000
Interest and Investment Income308,000344,000385,000183,000
Interest Expense(493,000)(559,000)(637,000)(558,000)
Non-Operating Income598,000403,000438,000319,000
Total Non-Operating Income413,000188,000186,000(56,000)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes8,466,0007,013,0006,664,0008,306,000
Provision for Income Taxes1,942,000(6,389,000)941,0001,373,000
Consolidated Net Income6,524,00013,402,0005,723,0006,933,000
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders6,524,00013,402,0005,723,0006,933,000
Basic EPS3.737.673.283.94
Diluted EPS3.727.643.263.91
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding1,741,0001,740,0001,740,0001,753,000
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding1,748,0001,748,0001,749,0001,764,000
Shares Outstanding1,736,6001,731,7001,734,0801,737,800
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents8,522,0007,616,0006,896,0009,882,000
Short-Term Investments417,000351,000383,000288,000
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents8,939,0007,967,0007,279,00010,170,000
Accounts Receivable7,929,0006,925,0006,565,0006,218,000
Other Receivables2,640,0002,570,0002,256,0002,663,000
Total Trade Receivables10,569,0009,495,0008,821,0008,881,000
Inventories6,488,0006,194,0006,570,0006,173,000
Other Current Assets2,640,0002,570,0002,256,0002,663,000
Total Current Assets25,996,00023,656,00022,670,00025,224,000
Net Property, Plant & Equipment37,038,00033,398,00032,087,00029,374,000
Net Intangible Assets5,526,0006,647,0008,815,00010,454,000
Goodwill24,035,00023,108,00023,679,00022,799,000
Long-Term Investments918,000886,000799,000766,000
Other Long-Term Assets18,422,00016,459,0007,097,0006,033,000
Total Assets86,713,00081,414,00073,214,00074,438,000
Accounts Payable4,240,0004,195,0004,295,0004,607,000
Accrued Expenses7,557,0006,844,0007,019,0007,401,000
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt3,033,0001,500,0001,080,0002,251,000
Other Current Liabilities1,666,0001,618,0001,447,0001,230,000
Total Current Liabilities16,496,00014,157,00013,841,00015,489,000
Long-Term Debt9,896,00012,625,00013,599,00014,522,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities7,550,0006,731,0006,947,0007,522,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities17,446,00019,356,00020,546,00022,044,000
Total Liabilities33,942,00033,513,00034,387,00037,533,000
Common Stock25,527,00025,153,00024,869,00024,709,000
Treasury Stock(17,177,000)(16,844,000)(15,981,000)(15,229,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(6,001,000)(7,906,000)(7,839,000)(8,051,000)
Retained Earnings49,781,00047,261,00037,554,00035,257,000
Total Common Shareholders' Equity52,130,00047,664,00038,603,00036,686,000
Minority Interests and Other641,000237,000224,000219,000
Total Shareholders' Equity52,771,00047,901,00038,827,00036,905,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity86,713,00081,414,00073,214,00074,438,000
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income6,524,00013,402,0005,723,0006,933,000
Depreciation & Amortization3,116,0003,218,0003,243,0003,267,000
Share-Based Compensation Expense664,000673,000644,000685,000
Other Adjustments65,000482,000126,000215,000
Changes in Trade Receivables(652,000)(691,000)(356,000)(68,000)
Changes in Inventories195,000(58,000)(232,000)(1,413,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable954,000356,000(760,000)420,000
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(5,000)(8,028,000)(585,000)(383,000)
Changes in Other Operating Activities(1,295,000)(796,000)(542,000)(75,000)
Cash from Operating Activities9,566,0008,558,0007,261,0009,581,000
Capital Expenditure(2,171,000)(2,207,000)(2,202,000)(1,777,000)
Purchases of Investments(167,000)(169,000)(159,000)(185,000)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments3,00028,00043,000152,000
Payments for Business Acquisitions(105,000)(877,000)
Proceeds from Business Divestments1,00040,00048,000
Other Investing Activities18,0009,00022,00022,000
Cash from Investing Activities(2,422,000)(2,338,000)(3,133,000)(1,740,000)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt5,000223,0002,0007,000
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(1,504,000)(660,000)(2,498,000)(753,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(1,499,000)(437,000)(2,496,000)(746,000)
Issuance of Common Shares396,000264,000167,000167,000
Repurchases of Common Shares(893,000)(1,295,000)(1,227,000)(3,795,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(497,000)(1,031,000)(1,060,000)(3,628,000)
Common Share Dividends Paid(4,116,000)(3,836,000)(3,556,000)(3,309,000)
Other Financing Activities(197,000)(100,000)21,00047,000
Cash from Financing Activities(6,309,000)(5,404,000)(7,091,000)(7,636,000)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents71,000(96,000)(23,000)(122,000)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash906,000720,000(2,986,000)83,000

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$217.58B
P/E33.68x
P/S4.91x
EV/EBITDA19.90x
Return on Equity13.0%
Return on Invested Capital9.7%
Current Ratio1.58x
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow Margin16.7%

Margins

Gross margin
56.4%
Operating margin
18.2%
Net margin
14.7%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $11.16B +7.8% 12.0% $1.34B
Q4 2025 $11.46B +4.4% 19.6% $2.25B
Q3 2025 $11.37B +6.9% 18.1% $2.06B
Q2 2025 $11.14B +7.4% 18.4% $2.05B
Q1 2025 $10.36B 16.3% $1.69B
Q4 2024 $10.97B 17.4% $1.91B
Q3 2024 $10.63B 17.5% $1.86B
Q2 2024 $10.38B 16.1% $1.67B

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-15. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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