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ABT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

ABT has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 2.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.85%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.32
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.85%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.52%
Payout Ratio 40.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.8%
Total Return 12m: 17.79%
Total Return 5y: 38.23%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PHIA 23,364 M 3.66% 2.45%
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PHG 25,833 M 3.42% 2.01%
COLO-B 20,810 M 3.18% 2.20%
BAX 14,995 M 3.62% 1.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 139,942 M 28.0% 98.0%
LMAT 1,836 M 11.0% 100%
DHR 147,134 M 11.1% 87.5%
GEHC 35,536 M 15.5% 100%
ALC 42,640 M 9.0% 93.5%

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ABT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.45%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.46%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.59 7.3% 0.53%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.47%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.53%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.5%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.55 7.8% 0.49%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.55%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.48%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.5%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.51 8.5% 0.46%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.48%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.45%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.4%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% 0.36%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.39%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.38%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.37%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.45 25% 0.4%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.33%
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.36 12.5% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-12 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.28 5.7% N/A
2017-10-12 2017-10-13 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-07-12 2017-07-14 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2017-01-11 2017-01-13 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.265 1.9% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2015-10-13 2015-10-15 2015-11-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-08-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-01-13 2015-01-15 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-11-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-07-11 2014-07-15 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-02-15 Quarterly 0.22 57.1% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-07-11 2013-07-15 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2013-04-11 2013-04-15 2013-05-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

ABT Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of ABT?

As of August 2025, ABT`s dividend yield is 1.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.32 USD by the current share price of 127.29.

Does ABT pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, ABT paid a dividend of 2.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-15 and the payout was 0.59 USD.

How often does ABT pay dividends?

ABT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ABT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-15.

Will ABT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ABT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ABT?

ABT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.85% per year.
Strong growth: ABT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ABT?

ABT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.52%. If you bought ABT's shares at 92.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ABT?

ABT Payout Consistency is 96.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Abbott Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ABT have a good Dividend Yield?

ABT`s 1.85% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABT is 40.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ABT?

ABT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ABT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ABT`s Outstanding Shares?

Abbott Laboratories`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.35% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -70.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Abbott Laboratories ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-01-02 with a factor of 10000:4798. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.08.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,913,520,000
1986 1,825,160,000 -4.62%
1987 1,809,352,000 -0.87%
1988 2,041,184,000 +12.81%
1989 1,730,769,200 -15.21%
1990 1,694,000,000 -2.12%
1991 1,634,444,400 -3.52%
1992 1,645,238,100 +0.66%
1993 1,633,286,000 -0.73%
1994 1,598,486,000 -2.13%
1995 1,571,672,000 -1.68%
1996 1,571,672,000
1997 1,528,008,000 -2.78%
1998 1,541,226,000 +0.87%
1999 1,559,555,000 +1.19%
2000 1,547,072,000 -0.8%
2001 1,579,398,000 +2.09%
2002 1,568,097,000 -0.72%
2003 1,572,119,000 +0.26%
2004 1,569,505,000 -0.17%
2005 1,537,695,000 -2.03%
2006 1,558,234,000 +1.34%
2007 1,560,567,000 +0.15%
2008 1,556,385,000 -0.27%
2009 1,561,000,000 +0.3%
2010 1,559,000,000 -0.13%
2011 1,590,000,000 +1.99%
2012 1,586,000,000 -0.25%
2013 1,567,000,000 -1.2%
2014 1,522,000,000 -2.87%
2015 1,498,000,000 -1.58%
2016 1,483,000,000 -1%
2017 1,746,000,000 +17.73%
2018 1,774,000,000 +1.6%
2019 1,781,000,000 +0.39%
2020 1,789,000,000 +0.45%
2021 1,782,000,000 -0.39%
2022 1,754,000,000 -1.57%
2023 1,748,000,000 -0.34%
2024 1,746,000,000 -0.11%
2025 1,751,000,000 +0.29%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.