ABT (Abbott Laboratories) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median

What is Abbott Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio?

Abbott Laboratories ABT -0.04% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates ABT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.49 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Abbott Laboratories ranks worse than 52.67% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ABT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Abbott Laboratories was 0.47. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.41.

ABT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
52.67% of 281 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs ABT: 0.46

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Abbott Laboratories is 2.71%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Abbott Laboratories was 2.85%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 1.73%.

Abbott Laboratories's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.63.

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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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

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Abbott Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Abbott Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Abbott Laboratories Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.36	/	5.15
	=	0.46

Abbott Laboratories's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.63	/	1.15
	=	0.55

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 mean?

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Abbott Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #148 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.

Is Abbott Laboratories' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Abbott Laboratories' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 0.47. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Abbott Laboratories' value of 0.55 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #148 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYK and MDT?

According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories ranks #148 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Abbott Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Abbott Laboratories' value of 0.55 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Abbott Laboratories' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Abbott Laboratories has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abbott Laboratories's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 31% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 31% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abbott Laboratories (ABT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 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 (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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $129.49 vs. price of $90.49 (30.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100
Industry Position: 31% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#148 of 281)

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 Laboratories Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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

Website https://www.abbott.com

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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