Abbott (NYSE: ABT) CFO adds 2,200 shares in open-market buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Abbott Laboratories EVP and CFO Philip P. Boudreau reported multiple common share holdings and transactions dated April 23, 2026. A key event was an open-market purchase of 2,200 common shares at $91.50 per share, held indirectly through his spouse.
The filing also shows a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) involving 8,909 common shares at $92.04 per share in a profit sharing trust, bringing that trust’s balance to 9,276 shares as of that date. Separately, Boudreau reports 71,172 common shares held directly after these transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 2,200 shares ($201,300)
Net Buy
3 txns
Insider
Boudreau Philip P
Role
EVP AND CFO
Bought
2,200 shs ($201K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Common shares without par value | 8,909 | $92.04 | $820K |
| Purchase | Common shares without par value | 2,200 | $91.50 | $201K |
| holding | Common shares without par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common shares without par value — 9,276 shares (Indirect, Profit Sharing Trust);
Common shares without par value — 71,172 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Open-market purchase: 2,200 shares at $91.50
Discretionary trust transaction: 8,909 shares at $92.04
Trust balance after transaction: 9,276 shares
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5 metrics
Open-market purchase
2,200 shares at $91.50
Common shares bought indirectly by spouse on April 23, 2026
Discretionary trust transaction
8,909 shares at $92.04
Profit sharing trust transaction on April 23, 2026
Trust balance after transaction
9,276 shares
Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement/Profit Sharing Trust as of April 23, 2026
Direct holdings after transactions
71,172 shares
Common shares held directly by Philip P. Boudreau
Indirect spouse holdings
2,200 shares
Common shares held indirectly by spouse after open-market purchase
Key Terms
open-market purchase, discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f), Profit Sharing Trust, Stock Retirement Trust
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for 2,200 common shares at $91.5000"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) regulatory
"transaction_code_description: "Discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f)""
Profit Sharing Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: "Profit Sharing Trust" for 8,909 common shares"
Stock Retirement Trust financial
"footnote: "Balance in the Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement Trust as of April 23, 2026.""
FAQ
What was the profit sharing trust transaction in Abbott (ABT) stock on April 23, 2026?
The Form 4 shows a discretionary transaction involving 8,909 Abbott common shares at $92.04 per share in a profit sharing trust. Following this transaction, the trust’s balance is reported as 9,276 shares as of April 23, 2026.
How are Philip P. Boudreau’s indirect Abbott (ABT) holdings structured?
Boudreau’s indirect holdings include 2,200 Abbott common shares held by his spouse following an open-market purchase, and 9,276 shares held in a profit sharing trust. These indirect positions complement his separate direct ownership of 71,172 shares.
Does this Abbott (ABT) Form 4 show any insider sales by Philip P. Boudreau?
The transaction summary indicates a net buy position of 2,200 shares and no reported open-market sales. Activity includes one open-market purchase and a discretionary profit sharing trust transaction, alongside an updated direct holding line showing 71,172 common shares.