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Abbott declares 411th consecutive quarterly dividend

Thursday, September 17, 2026 BiopharmaWatch Research 1 min read
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Key Takeaway: Abbott has announced a quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share, marking its 411th consecutive payment since 1924. The dividend will be payable on November 16, 2026, to shareholders recorded by October 15, 2026. Abbott has a strong history of increasing its dividend for 54 years and is part of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Abbott has declared its 411th consecutive quarterly dividend.
  • The company has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years.
  • Abbott is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.

Full Press Release Details

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today declared a quarterly common dividend of 63 cents per share.
This marks the 411 th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable Nov. 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 15, 2026.
Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years and 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount of Abbott's declared dividend?

Abbott declared a quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share.

How many consecutive dividends has Abbott paid?

Abbott has paid 411 consecutive quarterly dividends since 1924.

When will the dividend be payable?

The dividend will be payable on November 16, 2026.

How long has Abbott increased its dividend?

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years.

What index includes Abbott for its dividend performance?

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

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Last updated: Sep 17, 2026

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