What one share of Abbott Laboratories holds
Abbott Laboratories is an Illinois corporation, incorporated in 1900. Abbott’s* principal business is the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of a broad and diversified line of healthcare products.
Abbott Laboratories’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-03-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-03-31.
| Sales | $25.82 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $3.60 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.19 |
| Free cash flow | $4.22 |
| Dividends | $2.44 |
| Cash and investments | $3.91 |
| Debt | $19.55 |
| Book value | $29.89 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $16.61 | $2.31 | $1.06 | $2.26 | — | $11.47 |
| 2008 | $18.92 | $3.13 | $0.83 | $3.66 | — | $11.26 |
| 2009 | $19.78 | $3.69 | $0.70 | $3.98 | $1.60 | $14.92 |
| 2010 | $22.60 | $2.97 | $0.65 | $4.96 | $1.76 | $14.66 |
| 2011 | $13.66 | $3.01 | $0.95 | $4.77 | $1.92 | $15.56 |
| 2012 | $11.97 | $3.72 | $1.13 | $4.72 | — | $16.95 |
| 2013 | $12.49 | $1.63 | $0.73 | $1.38 | — | $16.26 |
| 2014 | $13.26 | $1.49 | $0.71 | $1.70 | — | $14.27 |
| 2015 | $13.55 | $2.92 | $0.74 | $1.23 | — | $14.40 |
| 2016 | $14.06 | $0.94 | $0.76 | $1.40 | — | $13.94 |
| 2017 | $15.66 | $0.27 | $0.65 | $2.54 | — | $17.72 |
| 2018 | $17.28 | $1.33 | $0.79 | $2.77 | — | $17.39 |
| 2019 | $17.91 | $2.06 | $0.92 | $2.53 | — | $17.64 |
| 2020 | $19.38 | $2.50 | $1.22 | $3.20 | — | $18.51 |
| 2021 | $24.08 | $3.94 | $1.05 | $4.83 | — | $20.30 |
| 2022 | $24.75 | $3.91 | $1.01 | $4.42 | $1.92 | $21.11 |
| 2023 | $22.93 | $3.26 | $1.26 | $2.89 | $2.08 | $22.26 |
| 2024 | $24.00 | $7.67 | $1.26 | $3.63 | $2.24 | $27.52 |
| 2025 | $25.36 | $3.72 | $1.24 | $4.23 | $2.40 | $30.02 |
Common questions about Abbott Laboratories
How much does one share of Abbott Laboratories earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Abbott Laboratories earned $3.60 of profit on $25.82 of sales, keeping about 14¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Abbott Laboratories pay a dividend?
Yes. Abbott Laboratories paid $2.44 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 68¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Abbott Laboratories’s book value per share?
Abbott Laboratories’s book value is $29.89 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of March 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Abbott Laboratories have?
Each share of Abbott Laboratories has $3.91 of cash and investments and $19.55 of debt, as of March 31, 2026.
What is Abbott Laboratories’s free cash flow per share?
$4.22 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Abbott Laboratories’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.31 in 2007 to $3.72 in 2025, growing about 2.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Abbott Laboratories bought back shares?
Abbott Laboratories’s share count rose about 12% from 2007 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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