Abbott Laboratories hikes dividend by 6.8%

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) announced a dividend increase on December 12, 2025, lifting its quarterly payout by 6.8% to $0.63 per share.

The increase extends Abbott’s dividend growth streak to 54 consecutive years, maintaining its status as both a Dividend Hero and a Dividend Aristocrat. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual rate of 7%. At a share price of $125.60, the dividend corresponds to a yield of approximately 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is January 15, 2026.

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company focused on diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. More information is available on the website of Abbott Laboratories.

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