ABT
NYSE · Health Care
Abbott Laboratories
$100.98
-0.31 (-0.31%)
Dividend Overview
1.98%
Dividend Yield
+0.68% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.37
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.59
Frequencyquarterly
Payout Ratio63.1%
Ex-DividendMar 11, 2026
Pay DateMar 26, 2026
Stock Price$100.98
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in ABT at $100.98/share
Monthly
$19.58
Quarterly
$58.74
Annually
$234.98
99 shares
Based on current price of $100.98 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 506 shares
$51,095.88
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
63.1% payout ratio
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A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Health Care
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNH | 1.37% | $8.69 | 65.7% | $377.83 |
| ABT | 1.98% | $2.37 | 63.1% | $100.98 |
| MDT | 3.50% | $2.84 | 75.8% | $89.50 |
| CVS | 3.49% | $2.68 | 192.1% | $87.85 |
| SYK | 1.02% | $3.36 | 39.6% | $275.31 |
| MCK | 0.54% | $3.11 | 8.0% | $856.29 |
| HCA | 0.95% | $2.84 | 10.0% | $432.60 |
| ELV | 1.24% | $6.82 | 27.0% | $394.59 |
| CI | 1.74% | $6.00 | 27.0% | $271.83 |
| COR | 1.01% | $2.25 | 28.1% | $303.81 |