Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) Other Operating Expense: €1,447 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:ABLD Abbott Laboratories CHIX:ABLD
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GF Value €121.21
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What is Abbott Laboratories Other Operating Expense?

Abbott Laboratories CHIX:ABLD 70 Other Operating Expense is €1,447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ABLD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.21. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Abbott Laboratories's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €365 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,447 Mil.

Abbott Laboratories's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (€358 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€360 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€360 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€365 Mil).

Abbott Laboratories's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2023 (€1,803 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,793 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,793 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1,436 Mil).

Abbott Laboratories Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

* 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.

Abbott Laboratories Other Operating Expense Chart

Abbott Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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Abbott Laboratories Quarterly Data
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Abbott Laboratories Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,447 Mil.

* 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 Other Operating Expense of €1,447 Mil mean?
Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) has a Other Operating Expense of €1,447 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Other Operating Expense too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Other Operating Expense is €1,447 Mil. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Other Operating Expense compare to SYK and MDT?
Abbott Laboratories' Other Operating Expense of €1,447 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. Abbott Laboratories's current Other Operating Expense is €1,447 Mil. 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?
Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD) has a current Other Operating Expense of €1,447 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.21, compared to a current price of €82.66 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is €1,447 Mil. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (CHIX:ABLD), the current Other Operating Expense is €1,447 Mil as of Mar. 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 (CHIX:ABLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €82.66 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €121.21.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ABLD:

  • Other Operating Expense: €1,447 Mil
  • GF Value™: €121.21 vs. price of €82.66 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ABLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Abbott Laboratories Business Description

Address 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, USA, 60064-6400
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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