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Abbott declares 409th consecutive quarterly dividend

Friday, February 20, 2026 BiopharmaWatch Research 1 min read
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Key Takeaway: Abbott has announced its 409th consecutive quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share, payable on May 15, 2026. This achievement highlights Abbott's commitment to returning value to shareholders, with a history of increasing dividends for 54 years. The company is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Abbott has declared its 409th consecutive quarterly dividend.
  • The company has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years.
  • Abbott is part of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Full Press Release Details

ABBOTT PARK, Ill.,Feb. 20, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE:ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 63 cents per share.
This marks the 409thconsecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026.
Abbott has increased its dividend payout for54 consecutive yearsand is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have increased dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years.

About Abbott:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us atwww.abbott.comand onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount of Abbott's latest dividend?

Abbott's latest quarterly dividend is 63 cents per share.

How many consecutive dividends has Abbott declared?

Abbott has declared 409 consecutive quarterly dividends.

When is the dividend payable?

The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026.

How long has Abbott increased its dividends?

Abbott has increased its dividends for 54 consecutive years.

What index is Abbott a member of?

Abbott is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

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Last updated: Feb 20, 2026

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