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 $84.23/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 2.30%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $521,661 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

How much do I need to invest in Abbott Laboratories to make $500/month in dividends?

At Abbott Laboratories's current yield of 2.30%, a lump-sum investment of about $260,831 would generate roughly $500/month ($6,000/year) in dividend income from ABT. Change the target monthly income in the Goal Calculator above for other amounts.

How much do I need to invest in Abbott Laboratories to live off dividends ($5,000/month)?

Living off Abbott Laboratories dividends at $5,000/month ($60,000/year) would require a lump sum of roughly $2,608,306 at the current 2.30% yield. Dividend growth and reinvestment (DRIP) lower the up-front amount over time — model it with the Goal Calculator above.

How long would it take to reach my dividend income goal investing monthly in Abbott Laboratories?

It depends on your monthly contribution and Abbott Laboratories's yield and dividend growth. Enter your target monthly income and monthly contribution in the Goal Calculator above — it estimates how many years of dollar-cost averaging into ABT are needed to hit your goal, plus the total amount invested.

How much more will I earn reinvesting (DRIP) Abbott Laboratories dividends?

Reinvesting dividends (DRIP) instead of taking them as cash could raise Abbott Laboratories (ABT)'s projected annual dividend income by about $22.47 — roughly 36.4% higher — by year 10, because every reinvested dividend buys more shares that themselves pay dividends. The compounding effect grows over time and is larger for higher-yielding stocks.

What will my yield on cost be on Abbott Laboratories in 10 years?

Yield on cost measures annual dividends against your original purchase price. Under the default growth assumptions, Abbott Laboratories (ABT)'s projected yield on cost rises to about 6.18% after 10 years, up from a starting yield of 2.30%. It climbs because the dividend grows while your cost basis stays fixed.

How much of Abbott Laboratories's total return comes from dividends vs price growth?

In the default 10-year projection, dividends account for about 40% of Abbott Laboratories (ABT)'s total gains, while stock-price growth makes up the remaining 60% — roughly $487 from dividends vs $734 from price appreciation. See the Total Return Breakdown above.

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.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Dividend Forecast & DRIP…

Results are illustrative only and are not financial advice. Dividend data is sourced from public filings. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,221.69122.2%

Annual Dividend Income

$84.23223.7%

Monthly Dividend Income

$7.02223.7%

Yield on Cost

6.18%

Total Return Breakdown

How your projected portfolio value splits across your initial investment, added contributions, dividends earned, and stock-price growth.

$2,222 (+122.2%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

45.0%

Additional Investments

0.0%

Dividends

$487

21.9%

Stock Price Growth

$734

33.1%

Total Portfolio Value

Projected value of your holdings at the end of each year, with your total amount invested marked for reference.

Annual Dividend Income

Forward annual dividend income your shares are projected to generate at the end of each year.

Monthly Dividend Income

Projected annual dividend income divided by 12 — your average monthly payout each year.

Yield on Cost Over Time

Annual dividends as a percentage of what you originally paid. It climbs over time as the dividend grows against your fixed cost basis.

Detailed Projections

Year-by-year breakdown of shares, dividend per share, income, yield on cost, and portfolio value behind the charts above.

Year 0
Portfolio value
$1,000.00
Shares
9.28
Annual DPS
$2.4800
Annual dividend
$23.00
Yield on cost
2.30%
Stock price
$107.81
Total profit
$0.00
Year 1
Portfolio value
$1,076.10
Shares
9.51
Annual DPS
$2.7374
Annual dividend
$26.02
Yield on cost
2.54%
Annual investment
$25.63
Stock price
$113.20
Total profit
$76.10
Year 2
Portfolio value
$1,159.45
Shares
9.75
Annual DPS
$3.0216
Annual dividend
$29.47
Yield on cost
2.80%
Annual investment
$29.01
Stock price
$118.86
Total profit
$159.45
Year 3
Portfolio value
$1,250.90
Shares
10.02
Annual DPS
$3.3352
Annual dividend
$33.43
Yield on cost
3.09%
Annual investment
$32.87
Stock price
$124.80
Total profit
$250.90
Year 4
Portfolio value
$1,351.43
Shares
10.31
Annual DPS
$3.6814
Annual dividend
$37.97
Yield on cost
3.41%
Annual investment
$37.30
Stock price
$131.04
Total profit
$351.43
Year 5
Portfolio value
$1,462.17
Shares
10.63
Annual DPS
$4.0635
Annual dividend
$43.18
Yield on cost
3.77%
Annual investment
$42.39
Stock price
$137.60
Total profit
$462.17
Year 6
Portfolio value
$1,584.41
Shares
10.97
Annual DPS
$4.4853
Annual dividend
$49.19
Yield on cost
4.16%
Annual investment
$48.24
Stock price
$144.48
Total profit
$584.41
Year 7
Portfolio value
$1,719.62
Shares
11.34
Annual DPS
$4.9509
Annual dividend
$56.12
Yield on cost
4.59%
Annual investment
$54.98
Stock price
$151.70
Total profit
$719.62
Year 8
Portfolio value
$1,869.53
Shares
11.74
Annual DPS
$5.4648
Annual dividend
$64.14
Yield on cost
5.07%
Annual investment
$62.77
Stock price
$159.28
Total profit
$869.53
Year 9
Portfolio value
$2,036.12
Shares
12.17
Annual DPS
$6.0321
Annual dividend
$73.44
Yield on cost
5.60%
Annual investment
$71.79
Stock price
$167.25
Total profit
$1,036.12
Year 10
Portfolio value
$2,221.69
Shares
12.65
Annual DPS
$6.6582
Annual dividend
$84.23
Yield on cost
6.18%
Annual investment
$82.25
Stock price
$175.61
Total profit
$1,221.69

Year	Portfolio Value	Shares	Annual DPS	Annual Dividend	Yield on Cost	Annual Investment	Stock Price	Total Profit
0	$1,000.00	9.28	$2.4800	$23.00	2.30%	—	$107.81	$0.00
1	$1,076.10	9.51	$2.7374	$26.02	2.54%	$25.63	$113.20	$76.10
2	$1,159.45	9.75	$3.0216	$29.47	2.80%	$29.01	$118.86	$159.45
3	$1,250.90	10.02	$3.3352	$33.43	3.09%	$32.87	$124.80	$250.90
4	$1,351.43	10.31	$3.6814	$37.97	3.41%	$37.30	$131.04	$351.43
5	$1,462.17	10.63	$4.0635	$43.18	3.77%	$42.39	$137.60	$462.17
6	$1,584.41	10.97	$4.4853	$49.19	4.16%	$48.24	$144.48	$584.41
7	$1,719.62	11.34	$4.9509	$56.12	4.59%	$54.98	$151.70	$719.62
8	$1,869.53	11.74	$5.4648	$64.14	5.07%	$62.77	$159.28	$869.53
9	$2,036.12	12.17	$6.0321	$73.44	5.60%	$71.79	$167.25	$1,036.12
10	$2,221.69	12.65	$6.6582	$84.23	6.18%	$82.25	$175.61	$1,221.69

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantage: +$22.47 (36.4% vs no DRIP)

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Forecast & Valuation

Year

Portfolio Value

Annual DPS

Annual Dividend

Yield on Cost

Annual Investment

Stock Price

Total Profit

$1,000.00

9.28

$2.4800

$23.00

2.30%

—

$107.81

$0.00

$1,076.10

9.51

$2.7374

$26.02

2.54%

$25.63

$113.20

$76.10

$1,159.45

9.75

$3.0216

$29.47

2.80%

$29.01

$118.86

$159.45

$1,250.90

10.02

$3.3352

$33.43

3.09%

$32.87

$124.80

$250.90

$1,351.43

10.31

$3.6814

$37.97

3.41%

$37.30

$131.04

$351.43

$1,462.17

10.63

$4.0635

$43.18

3.77%

$42.39

$137.60

$462.17

$1,584.41

10.97

$4.4853

$49.19

4.16%

$48.24

$144.48

$584.41

$1,719.62

11.34

$4.9509

$56.12

4.59%

$54.98

$151.70

$719.62

$1,869.53

11.74

$5.4648

$64.14

5.07%

$62.77

$159.28

$869.53

$2,036.12

12.17

$6.0321

$73.44

5.60%

$71.79

$167.25

$1,036.12

$2,221.69

12.65

$6.6582

$84.23

6.18%

$82.25

$175.61

$1,221.69

Dividend Forecast for Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

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Results After 10 Years

Total Return Breakdown

Total Portfolio Value

Annual Dividend Income

Monthly Dividend Income

Yield on Cost Over Time

Detailed Projections

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

How much to invest in Abbott Laboratories for your target dividend income

Frequently asked questions

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Dividend Forecast for Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

Position

Growth assumptions

Settings

Results After 10 Years

Total Return Breakdown

Total Portfolio Value

Annual Dividend Income

Monthly Dividend Income

Yield on Cost Over Time

Detailed Projections

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

How much to invest in Abbott Laboratories for your target dividend income

Frequently asked questions

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