Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. The company's Established Pharmaceutical Products segment offers branded generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm; intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms; gynecological disorders; hormone replacement therapy; dyslipidemia; hypertension; hypothyroidism; Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo; pain, fever, and inflammation; migraines; and anti-infective clarithromycin, as well as provides influenza vaccine and products that regulate physiological rhythm of the colon. Its Diagnostic Products segment offers core laboratory systems in the areas of immunoassay, clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion; molecular diagnostics systems that automates the extraction, purification, and preparation of DNA and RNA from patient samples, as well as detects and measures infectious agents; cartridges for blood analysis; benchtop systems and rapid tests in the areas of infectious diseases; molecular point-of-care test systems for influenza A and B, RSV, and strep A; cardiometabolic test systems; drug and alcohol test systems, as well as remote patient monitoring and consumer self-test systems; and informatics and automation solutions for use in laboratories. The company's Nutritional Products segment provides pediatric and adult nutritional products. Its Cardiovascular and Neuromodulation Products segment offers rhythm management, electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular, and structural heart devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as neuromodulation devices for the management of chronic pain and movement disorders. The company also provides blood and flash glucose monitoring systems, including test strips, sensors, data management decision software, and accessories for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryHealth Care Equipment
SectorMedical
Current SymbolNYSE:ABT
Previous Symbol
CUSIP00282410
Phone224-667-6100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.62
Current Ratio1.42
Quick Ratio1.13
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio27.80
Forward P/E Ratio24.04
P/E Growth2.1
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$27.39 billion
Price / Sales4.46
Cash Flow$4.7144 per share
Price / Cash14.74
Book Value$17.59 per share
Price / Book3.95
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.50
Net Income$477 million
Net Margins2.91%
Return on Equity16.05%
Return on Assets6.95%
Miscellaneous
Employees99,000
Outstanding Shares1,756,330,000
Market Cap$123.93 billion
OptionableOptionable
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbott Laboratories' stock symbol?
Abbott Laboratories trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ABT."
How often does Abbott Laboratories pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Abbott Laboratories?
Abbott Laboratories declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 13th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Thursday, November 15th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 12th. View Abbott Laboratories' Dividend History.
How were Abbott Laboratories' earnings last quarter?
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 17th. The healthcare product maker reported $0.75 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.75. The healthcare product maker had revenue of $7.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.65 billion. Abbott Laboratories had a net margin of 2.91% and a return on equity of 16.05%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.66 EPS. View Abbott Laboratories' Earnings History.
When is Abbott Laboratories' next earnings date?
What guidance has Abbott Laboratories issued on next quarter's earnings?
Abbott Laboratories issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 17th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.87-2.89 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.88. Abbott Laboratories also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $2.87-2.89 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for ABT?
18 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Abbott Laboratories' stock. Their forecasts range from $64.00 to $86.00. On average, they expect Abbott Laboratories' share price to reach $75.1176 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Abbott Laboratories.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Abbott Laboratories?
18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Abbott Laboratories in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Abbott Laboratories.
Has Abbott Laboratories been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about ABT stock have trended somewhat negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Abbott Laboratories earned a news sentiment score of -1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the healthcare product maker a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Are investors shorting Abbott Laboratories?
Abbott Laboratories saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 28th, there was short interest totalling 16,391,074 shares, an increase of 28.2% from the September 14th total of 12,782,326 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 6,635,570 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's stock are short sold. View Abbott Laboratories' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Abbott Laboratories' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Abbott Laboratories include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Novartis (NVS), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AbbVie (ABBV), Eli Lilly And Co (LLY), Sanofi (SNY), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), AstraZeneca (AZN), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Bayer (BAYRY), Allergan (AGN), Shire (SHPG) and Celgene (CELG).
Who are Abbott Laboratories' key executives?
Abbott Laboratories' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Miles D. White, Chairman & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Robert B. Ford, Pres & COO (Age 44)
- Mr. Brian B. Yoor, Exec. VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 48)
- Mr. Hubert L. Allen, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 52)
- Mr. Daniel Gesua Sive Salvadori, Exec. VP of Nutritional Products (Age 39)
Who are Abbott Laboratories' major shareholders?
Abbott Laboratories' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.67%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.20%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.55%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (0.82%), Primecap Management Co. CA (0.80%) and Janus Henderson Group PLC (0.78%). Company insiders that own Abbott Laboratories stock include Alejandro D Wellisch, Andrew H Lane, Brian J Blaser, Daniel Gesua Sive Salvadori, Daniel J Starks, Deepak S Nath, Heather L Mason, Hubert L Allen, Jaime Contreras, Jared Watkin, Joseph J Manning, Michael J Pederson, Michael J Warmuth, Miles D White, Robert B Ford, Robert E Funck, Roger Bird, Sharon J Bracken and Stephen R Fussell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Abbott Laboratories.
Which major investors are selling Abbott Laboratories stock?
ABT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Alliancebernstein L.P., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Bahl & Gaynor Inc., Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Primecap Management Co. CA and Flossbach Von Storch AG. Company insiders that have sold Abbott Laboratories company stock in the last year include Alejandro D Wellisch, Andrew H Lane, Brian J Blaser, Daniel Gesua Sive Salvadori, Jaime Contreras, Jared Watkin, Michael J Pederson, Miles D White, Roger Bird, Sharon J Bracken and Stephen R Fussell. View Insider Buying and Selling for Abbott Laboratories.
Which major investors are buying Abbott Laboratories stock?
ABT stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, Panagora Asset Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., FMR LLC, American Century Companies Inc., State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D and Bank of Montreal Can. Company insiders that have bought Abbott Laboratories stock in the last two years include Brian J Blaser, Daniel J Starks and Robert B Ford. View Insider Buying and Selling for Abbott Laboratories.
How do I buy shares of Abbott Laboratories?
Shares of ABT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Abbott Laboratories' stock price today?
One share of ABT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $69.49.
How big of a company is Abbott Laboratories?
Abbott Laboratories has a market capitalization of $123.93 billion and generates $27.39 billion in revenue each year. The healthcare product maker earns $477 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.50 on an earnings per share basis. Abbott Laboratories employs 99,000 workers across the globe.
What is Abbott Laboratories' official website?
How can I contact Abbott Laboratories?
Abbott Laboratories' mailing address is 100 ABBOTT PARK ROAD D-322 AP6D, ABBOTT PARK IL, 60064. The healthcare product maker can be reached via phone at 224-667-6100.
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