Abbott LaboratoriesABT -0.04%80 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.81% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ABT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.49 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 316 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Abbott Laboratories ranks better than 62.66% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Abbott Laboratories is 2.81%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Abbott Laboratories is 2.71%.
ABT's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 62.66% of 316
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.095
vs ABT: 2.81
During the past 12 months, Abbott Laboratories's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Abbott Laboratories was 22.90% per year. The lowest was -31.20% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Abbott Laboratories Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Abbott Laboratories Forward Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Abbott Laboratories Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.630000
2026-04-15
2026-04-15
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.630000
2026-01-15
2026-01-15
2026-02-13
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.590000
2025-10-15
2025-10-15
2025-11-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.590000
2025-07-15
2025-07-15
2025-08-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Abbott Laboratories's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.81% mean?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.81% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #118 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.81%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.10. Abbott Laboratories' value of 2.81% is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #118 out of 316 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SYK and MDT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #118 out of 316 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Abbott Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.10. Abbott Laboratories' value of 2.81% is 34.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.10, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abbott Laboratories's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.81% is 34.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.49, compared to a current price of $90.49 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.81% and 34.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.10. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (ABT), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.81% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.49 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $129.49.
GuruFocus considers Abbott Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABT:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.81%
GF Value™: $129.49 vs. price of $90.49 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#118 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs. Products include pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuromodulation devices, coronary stents, catheters, infant formula, nutritional liquids for adults, continuous glucose monitors, and immunoassays and point-of-care diagnostic equipment. Abbott derives roughly 60% of sales outside the United States.
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