Abbott increases quarterly dividend for 54th consecutive year

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Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced a 6.8% increase in its quarterly common dividend to $0.63 per share. The dividend is payable Feb. 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 15, 2026.

This raises the company's quarterly payout more than 70% since 2020, marks Abbott's 54th consecutive year of dividend growth and is the 408th consecutive quarterly dividend paid since 1924. Abbott remains a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.

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• Dividend increase of 6.8% to $0.63 per share
• Quarterly payout +70% since 2020
• 54 consecutive years of dividend growth
• 408 consecutive quarterly dividends paid since 1924

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• Quarterly dividend increased by 6.8%
• Quarterly dividend payout has increased more than 70% since 2020
• 408^th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that its board of directors has increased the company's quarterly common dividend to 63 cents per share, an increase of 6.8%. The company's quarterly dividend payout has increased more than 70% since 2020.

This marks Abbott's 54^th consecutive year of dividend growth and is the 408^th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable Feb. 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 15, 2026.

Abbott is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have increased dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years.

About Abbott:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 

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FAQ

What dividend amount did Abbott (ABT) announce on Dec. 12, 2025?

Abbott announced a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, a 6.8% increase.

When is the Abbott (ABT) cash dividend payable and what is the record date?

The cash dividend is payable on Feb. 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on Jan. 15, 2026.

How long has Abbott (ABT) increased its dividend consecutively?

Abbott has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years.

How many consecutive quarterly dividends has Abbott (ABT) paid?

Abbott has paid 408 consecutive quarterly dividends since 1924.

What does Abbott’s dividend increase mean for its S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats status?

The increase continues Abbott’s eligibility as a S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats member that raises dividends annually for 25+ years.