Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | ABT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.55% | 1.67% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 10.38% | 6.20% |
| Payout Ratio | 69.1% | 32.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 44 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | -25.0% | 4.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.27%
3-Year Growth
7.87%
5-Year Growth
10.38%
10-Year Growth
9.41%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Oct 15, 2026
Next Payment
Nov 16, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jul 15, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 17, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.6300 | +6.78% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | 0.00% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.5900 | +7.27% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $0.5500 | +7.84% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $0.5100 | 0.00% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $0.5100 | +8.51% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $0.4700 | 0.00% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $0.4700 | +4.44% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
69.1%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
58.7%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.62 | $916.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.76 | $933.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.02 | $1.54B |
| Q3 2025 | $0.94 | $2.29B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.