Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott raised its dividend for the 54th consecutive year, signaling financial strength and returning capital to shareholders.

Abbott Laboratories has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years, with the latest quarterly payout set at $0.740243 per share, yielding 2.76%. In Q1 2026, the company reported total revenue of $11.16 billion, up 7.8% year-over-year, driven by its Medical Devices segment which grew 13.2% to $5.54 billion. The FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor franchise generated $2.08 billion in quarterly revenue, a 13.8% increase, while the $21 billion Exact Sciences acquisition closed in March 2026, adding Cologuard and Cancerguard to its diagnostics portfolio. Abbott shares are trading at $90.53, down 30.67% over the past year and well below the analyst target of $116.54, with management guiding full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $5.38 to $5.58.
Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott raised its dividend for the 54th consecutive year, signaling financial strength and returning capital to shareholders.
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