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Abbott Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year EPS Guidance

PR Newswire•21/10/2026•07:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Third-quarter sales $13.013 billion, up 14.5% reported and 7.0% comparable
  • ➤Adjusted diluted EPS $1.42, up 9.2% year over year
  • ➤Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance reaffirmed and tightened to $5.50-$5.55
  • ➤Full-year comparable sales growth projected at approximately 6.0%
  • ➤Diagnostics comparable sales rose 6.4%, while Medical Devices comparable sales increased 7.8%

Expert Statements

Robert B. Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Abbott

“Abbott delivered strong third-quarter results, reflecting balanced growth across our portfolio.”

Robert B. Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Abbott

“With strong performance across multiple businesses and a robust pipeline of innovation, we are well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth in the years ahead.”

Abbott Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year EPS Guidance PR Newswire

* Third-quarter reported sales growth of 14.5 percent; comparable sales growth of 7.0 percent * Third-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.53; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.42 * Expands portfolio with key new product approvals ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026.

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