Dividends Paid for Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Dividends Paid for Abbott Laboratories (ABT): headline value $4.12B · YoY +7.3%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$4.12B
YoY change
+7.3%
5Y CAGR
+10.0%
Peak year (2025)
$4.12B
Latest annual
$4.12B
Dividends Paid history chart for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) from 1989 to 2025
Dividends Paid history table for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.12B | +7.3% | ||
| 2024 | $3.84B | +7.9% | ||
| 2023 | $3.56B | +7.5% | ||
| 2022 | $3.31B | +3.3% | ||
| 2021 | $3.20B | +25.1% | ||
| 2020 | $2.56B | +12.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.27B | +15.0% | ||
| 2018 | $1.97B | +6.8% | ||
| 2017 | $1.85B | +20.1% | ||
| 2016 | $1.54B | +6.7% | ||
| 2015 | $1.44B | +7.5% | ||
| 2014 | $1.34B | +52.2% | ||
| 2013 | $882.00M | -72.3% | ||
| 2012 | $3.18B | +8.3% | ||
| 2011 | $2.94B | +10.0% | ||
| 2010 | $2.67B | +10.6% | ||
| 2009 | $2.41B | +11.0% | ||
| 2008 | $2.17B | +11.0% | ||
| 2007 | $1.96B | +10.2% | ||
| 2006 | $1.78B | +5.4% | ||
| 2005 | $1.69B | +5.4% | ||
| 2004 | $1.60B | +32.1% | ||
| 2003 | $1.21B | -15.2% | ||
| 2002 | $1.43B | +12.4% | ||
| 2001 | $1.27B | +10.9% | ||
| 2000 | $1.15B | +14.2% | ||
| 1999 | $1.00B | +12.5% | ||
| 1998 | $891.70M | +10.1% | ||
| 1997 | $809.60M | +11.2% | ||
| 1996 | $728.10M | +11.4% | ||
| 1995 | $653.57M | +8.5% | ||
| 1994 | $602.36M | +9.9% | ||
| 1993 | $548.04M | +12.2% | ||
| 1992 | $488.40M | +19.0% | ||
| 1991 | $410.30M | +16.8% | ||
| 1990 | $351.20M | +16.3% | ||
| 1989 | $301.90M | — |
Dividends Paid values are taken from Abbott Laboratories's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) dividends paid totalled $4.12B – grew 7.3% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Abbott Laboratories dividends paid expanded at a +10.0% compound annual rate, sustaining 12 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $4.12B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $301.90M in 1989.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) ranks 9th; the peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid by Year
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid 2025: $4.12B
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2025 was $4.12B, grew 7.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid 2024: $3.84B
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2024 was $3.84B, grew 7.9% from 2023.
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid 2023: $3.56B
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2023 was $3.56B, grew 7.5% from 2022.
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid 2022: $3.31B
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2022 was $3.31B, edged up 3.3% from 2021.
Abbott Laboratories Dividends Paid 2021: $3.20B
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2021 was $3.20B.
See more financial history for Abbott Laboratories (ABT).
Sector peers — Dividends Paid
Companies in the same sector as Abbott Laboratories, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbott Laboratories's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is $4.12B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Abbott Laboratories dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) dividends paid changed +7.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Abbott Laboratories dividends paid?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +10.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Abbott Laboratories dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Abbott Laboratories dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $4.12B in 2025.
What was Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2024?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.84B.
What was Abbott Laboratories dividends paid in 2025?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) dividends paid in 2025 was $4.12B.
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