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Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Abbott Laboratories (ABT) based on its 10.4% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~10.4%).

Initial dividend yield
2.761%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,363.40136.3%

Annual Dividend Income

$107.54242.7%

Monthly Dividend Income

$8.96242.7%

Yield on Cost

10.75%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,363 (+136.3%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

42.3%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$605

25.6%

Stock Price Growth

$758

32.1%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    11.31
    Annual DPS
    $2.4400
    Annual dividend
    $27.61
    Yield on cost
    2.76%
    Stock price
    $88.38
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,081.39
    Shares
    11.65
    Annual DPS
    $2.6933
    Annual dividend
    $31.38
    Yield on cost
    3.14%
    Annual investment
    $30.82
    Stock price
    $92.80
    Total profit
    $81.39
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,171.15
    Shares
    12.02
    Annual DPS
    $2.9728
    Annual dividend
    $35.73
    Yield on cost
    3.57%
    Annual investment
    $35.05
    Stock price
    $97.44
    Total profit
    $171.15
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,270.38
    Shares
    12.42
    Annual DPS
    $3.2814
    Annual dividend
    $40.74
    Yield on cost
    4.07%
    Annual investment
    $39.93
    Stock price
    $102.31
    Total profit
    $270.38
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,380.30
    Shares
    12.85
    Annual DPS
    $3.6220
    Annual dividend
    $46.54
    Yield on cost
    4.65%
    Annual investment
    $45.56
    Stock price
    $107.43
    Total profit
    $380.30
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,502.35
    Shares
    13.32
    Annual DPS
    $3.9980
    Annual dividend
    $53.25
    Yield on cost
    5.32%
    Annual investment
    $52.08
    Stock price
    $112.80
    Total profit
    $502.35
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,638.19
    Shares
    13.83
    Annual DPS
    $4.4130
    Annual dividend
    $61.04
    Yield on cost
    6.10%
    Annual investment
    $59.63
    Stock price
    $118.44
    Total profit
    $638.19
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,789.76
    Shares
    14.39
    Annual DPS
    $4.8710
    Annual dividend
    $70.10
    Yield on cost
    7.01%
    Annual investment
    $68.40
    Stock price
    $124.36
    Total profit
    $789.76
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,959.31
    Shares
    15.01
    Annual DPS
    $5.3767
    Annual dividend
    $80.68
    Yield on cost
    8.07%
    Annual investment
    $78.62
    Stock price
    $130.58
    Total profit
    $959.31
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,149.49
    Shares
    15.68
    Annual DPS
    $5.9348
    Annual dividend
    $93.04
    Yield on cost
    9.30%
    Annual investment
    $90.55
    Stock price
    $137.11
    Total profit
    $1,149.49
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,363.40
    Shares
    16.42
    Annual DPS
    $6.5508
    Annual dividend
    $107.54
    Yield on cost
    10.75%
    Annual investment
    $104.52
    Stock price
    $143.96
    Total profit
    $1,363.40

Income Milestones

10
$100/year — reached in year 10

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$33.42 (45.1% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
130.4731.38
233.6435.73
337.1340.74
440.9846.54
545.2453.25
649.9361.04
755.1170.10
860.8480.68
967.1593.04
1074.12107.54

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Yield on cost

Illustrative only — not financial advice. Uses the same dividend growth rate as the projection you just ran (from Calculate). If dividend per share grows at that rate and cost basis is unchanged, forward yield on today's investment compounds as shown (not a price or total-return forecast).

YearsYield on cost
13.05%
33.71%
54.52%
107.41%
1512.14%
2019.90%

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Abbott Laboratories pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 10.4% annual dividend growth, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) could generate $107.54/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Abbott Laboratories's projected dividend growth rate?

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has grown its dividend at a 10.4% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Abbott Laboratories dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Abbott Laboratories shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Abbott Laboratories to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Abbott Laboratories's current yield of 2.76%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $434,656 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.