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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$92.78 -1.34 (-1.43%)
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Abbott Laboratories - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
21

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Abbott Laboratories in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ABT.

Consensus Price Target

$118.30
27.51% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Abbott Laboratories, the average price target is $118.30. The highest price target for ABT is $143.00, while the lowest price target for ABT is $92.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.51% from the current price of $92.78.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ABT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/29/25 to 6/29/26
1 Month Ago
5/30/25 to 5/30/26
3 Months Ago
3/31/25 to 3/31/26
1 Year Ago
6/29/24 to 6/29/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$118.30$119.09$135.68$143.29
Forecasted Upside27.51% Upside39.52% Upside32.26% Upside6.62% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ABT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ABT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Abbott Laboratories Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAbbott LaboratoriesMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.51% Upside720.12% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/22/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Adam Maeder
Adam Maeder
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$115.00+30.47%
6/16/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
6/12/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Lower Target$120.00 ➝ $102.00+14.47%
5/27/2026Lower TargetBuy$121.00 ➝ $113.00+30.87%
4/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$131.00+43.71%
4/22/2026 DowngradeOutperformNeutral$92.00-0.89%
4/21/2026 Lower TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $125.00+30.13%
4/21/2026 Lower TargetMarket Perform$119.00 ➝ $106.00+10.35%
4/20/2026 Lower TargetBuy$158.00 ➝ $135.00+40.54%
4/20/2026Lower TargetOverweight$144.00 ➝ $143.00+47.59%
4/17/2026Lower TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $130.00+36.73%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $110.00+15.70%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$134.00 ➝ $120.00+26.22%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$130.00 ➝ $115.00+20.96%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $115.00+20.96%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$122.00 ➝ $109.00+14.65%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$123.00 ➝ $110.00+15.70%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $135.00+41.99%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$136.00 ➝ $108.00+13.59%
4/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$137.00 ➝ $115.00+20.96%
4/17/2026Lower TargetOutperform$132.00 ➝ $115.00+20.96%
4/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $120.00+26.22%
4/17/2026Lower TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $120.00+26.22%
1/29/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
11/20/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/15/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$127.00 ➝ $137.00+3.75%
7/30/2024 DowngradeBuyHold

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Should I Buy Abbott Laboratories Stock? ABT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Abbott Laboratories pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Abbott Laboratories
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Abbott Laboratories:

  • Abbott Laboratories has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a recent quarterly revenue increase of 7.8% year-over-year, indicating robust growth potential.
  • The company has set an earnings per share (EPS) guidance for FY 2026 between 5.380 and 5.580, suggesting confidence in its future profitability.
  • Abbott Laboratories recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.63, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 2.8%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Insider buying activity has been noted, with key executives purchasing shares, which often signals confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $92, which may be considered attractive for investors looking for growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Abbott Laboratories
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Abbott Laboratories for these reasons:

  • The company's payout ratio is currently at 70.59%, which may raise concerns about sustainability in dividend payments if earnings do not continue to grow.
  • Market analysts have given Abbott Laboratories a "Moderate Buy" rating, which may indicate that the stock is not a strong buy at this time, suggesting potential caution.
  • With a significant portion of revenue tied to healthcare products, any regulatory changes or market disruptions could adversely affect Abbott Laboratories' performance.
  • Competition in the healthcare sector is intense, and Abbott Laboratories must continuously innovate to maintain its market position, which can be a risk for investors.
  • Recent insider transactions, while often seen as positive, could also indicate that insiders are taking profits, which might suggest a lack of confidence in short-term stock performance.

ABT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Abbott Laboratories is $118.30, with a high forecast of $143.00 and a low forecast of $92.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Abbott Laboratories in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 19 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ABT shares.

According to analysts, Abbott Laboratories's stock has a predicted upside of 27.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Abbott Laboratories's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Abbott Laboratories more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Abbott Laboratories is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ABT compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ABT) was last updated on 6/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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