Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Dividend Yield, Date & History $88.96 -3.16 (-3.43%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$89.07 +0.11 (+0.13%) As of 06:09 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Abbott Laboratories Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.83%Annual Dividend$2.52Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Jul. 15 Dividend Increase Track Record 54 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 10.39%Dividend Payout Ratio 70.59% Abbott Laboratories (ABT) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and a dividend yield of 2.83%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, July 15, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.63 per share, scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026. ABT has grown its dividend for 54 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 10.39% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 70.59% of its earnings and 38.07% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryABT Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Abbott Laboratories' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Abbott Laboratories in Dividend Calculator ABT Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Abbott Laboratories' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Abbott Laboratories in Dividend Yield Calculator Abbott Laboratories vs. The CompetitionCompare Abbott Laboratories' annual dividend and yield with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAbbott LaboratoriesMedical CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.52$0.06$1.71Dividend Yield2.81%2.68%4.02%Track Record54 years16 years11 yearsAbbott Laboratories Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings70.59%Based on This Year's Estimate45.99%Based on Next Year's Estimate41.65%Based on Cashflow37.75% Abbott Laboratories Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date6/12/2026quarterly$0.63 - 2.87%7/15/20267/15/20268/17/20262/20/2026quarterly$0.63 - 2.48%4/15/20264/15/20265/15/202612/12/2025quarterly$0.63+$0.046.78%2.04%1/15/20261/15/20262/13/20269/19/2025quarterly$0.59 - 1.82%10/15/202510/15/202511/17/20256/13/2025quarterly$0.59 - 1.73%7/15/20257/15/20258/15/2025The dollar reset no one told you about (Ad)Porter Stansberry says a dollar reset is underway - one that has happened only once before in America's 250-year history, back in 1974 with a secret Saudi deal that reshaped an entire generation's wealth. Today, a landmark treaty called Pax Silica - signed by 13 nations in December 2025 and barely covered in the press - is at the center of what Fortune calls 'the biggest change to the world's relationship with the dollar' in a generation. The stocks to buy, the assets to avoid, and the moves to consider are outlined in Stansberry's new briefing.Read the full briefing and see how to position yourself now2/21/2025quarterly$0.59 - 1.75%4/15/20254/15/20255/15/202512/13/2024quarterly$0.59+$0.047.27%2.08%1/15/20251/15/20252/14/20259/19/2024quarterly$0.55 - 1.9%10/15/202410/15/202411/15/2024This table shows Abbott Laboratories' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Abbott Laboratories Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Abbott Laboratories' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Abbott Laboratories is 2.81%. Learn more on ABT's dividend yield history. How much is Abbott Laboratories' annual dividend? The annual dividend for ABT shares is $2.52. Learn more on ABT's annual dividend history. How often does Abbott Laboratories pay dividends? Abbott Laboratories pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Abbott Laboratories' next dividend payment? Abbott Laboratories' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.63 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, August 17, 2026. When was Abbott Laboratories' most recent dividend payment? Abbott Laboratories' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.63 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 15, 2026. When is Abbott Laboratories' ex-dividend date? Abbott Laboratories' next ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. When was Abbott Laboratories' most recent ex-dividend date? Abbott Laboratories' most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Is Abbott Laboratories' dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 10.39% per year. What track record does Abbott Laboratories have of raising its dividend? Abbott Laboratories has increased its dividend for the past 54 consecutive years. When did Abbott Laboratories last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Friday, December 12, 2025. What is Abbott Laboratories' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for ABT is: 70.59% based on the trailing year of earnings 45.99% based on this year's estimates 41.65% based on next year's estimates 37.75% based on cash flow Is Abbott Laboratories a good dividend stock? Abbott Laboratories' dividend yield of 2.68% is higher than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. The company's 54 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Abbott Laboratories' dividend payout ratio of 70.59% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Abbott Laboratories stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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