
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) last issued guidance on October 21, 2026 for Q4 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $1.62 - $1.67, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $1.64.
Compared to prior guidance, Abbott Laboratories lowered its EPS outlook from a previous range of $5.5 - $5.55.
Abbott Laboratories has issued 27 guidance updates between January 25, 2023 and October 21, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 5 times and lowered it 10 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.42 | $1.28 | $1.14 | $1.50 |
| Actual | $1.42 | $1.31 | $1.15 | $1.50 |
| Surprise | 0.00% | +2.34% | +0.88% | 0.00% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $12.99B | $12.51B | $11.01B | $11.80B |
| Actual | $13.01B | $12.59B | $11.16B | $11.46B |
| Surprise | +0.21% | +0.66% | +1.43% | -2.87% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $1.64 | $1.23 | $1.44 | $1.54 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $13.21B | $12.57B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 21, 2026 | $1.42 | $1.42 | 0.00 % |
| Q2 | Jul 16, 2026 | $1.31 | $1.28 | 2.34 % |
| Q1 | Apr 16, 2026 | $1.15 | $1.14 | 0.88 % |
| Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 0.00 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 21, 2026 | $13.01B | $12.99B | 0.21 % |
| Q2 | Jul 16, 2026 | $12.59B | $12.51B | 0.66 % |
| Q1 | Apr 16, 2026 | $11.16B | $11.01B | 1.43 % |
| Q4 | Jan 22, 2026 | $11.46B | $11.80B | -2.87 % |