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Abbott Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 7:30 AM ET PR Newswire
  • Second-quarter reported sales growth of 13.0 percent; comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent
  • Second-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.53; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.31
  • Abbott reaffirms full-year 2026 comparable sales growth guidance of 6.5% to 7.5%¹
  • Abbott raises full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range to $5.45 to $5.60, compared to previous range of $5.38 to $5.58
  • Abbott returned $2.1 billion to shareholders in the second quarter in the form of dividends and share repurchases

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

  • Second-quarter sales increased 13.0 percent on a reported basis and 4.8 percent on a comparable basis.
  • Second-quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.53 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.31, which excludes specified items.
  • Abbott reaffirms full-year 2026 comparable sales growth guidance of 6.5% to 7.5%1.
  • Abbott raises full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance range to $5.45 to $5.60, compared to previous range of $5.38 to $5.58.
  • In April, Abbott completed enrollment in its TECTONIC U.S. pivotal trial. This trial is designed to evaluate Abbott's investigational Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System for treating severe calcification in coronary arteries prior to stent implantation.
  • In April, at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference, Abbott presented new late-breaking data from four clinical trials that demonstrated strong clinical outcomes across the company's pulsed field ablation (PFA) and conduction system pacing (CSP) portfolios.
  • In May, Abbott announced it secured CE Mark for Libre® Duo, the world's first dual glucose-ketone biowearable sensor. By providing real-time visibility into glucose and ketone levels, this new technology helps optimize the management of diabetes by detecting rising ketone levels, which can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious health condition for people with diabetes.
  • In May, Abbott completed its submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for the company's Amulet™ 360 left atrial appendage (LAA) device.
  • In May, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines that reaffirmed Cologuard® and Cologuard Plus® as preferred screening options for adults age 45 and older who are at average risk for CRC.

"Our second-quarter results reflect the momentum we are building," said Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "We expect this momentum to continue and drive accelerating sales and earnings growth in the second half of the year."

SECOND-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Comparable sales growth:
Management believes that measuring sales growth on a comparable basis is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the business. Comparable sales growth includes the prior and current year sales of Exact Sciences, a cancer diagnostics company that Abbott acquired on March 23, 2026. Comparable sales growth excludes the impact of foreign exchange and revenue in both the prior and current year related to compensation payments that Abbott's Structural Heart business received as part of a multi-year agreement with a competitor. The final payment under this agreement was recognized in the first quarter of 2026.

Note: In order to compute results excluding the impact of exchange rates, current year U.S. dollar sales are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then those amounts are multiplied or divided, as appropriate, by the prior year average foreign exchange rates. 

Second Quarter 2026 Results (2Q26)



Sales 2Q26 ($ in millions)

Total Company


Nutrition


Diagnostics


Established
Pharmaceuticals


Medical Devices

U.S.

5,216


871


1,660


—


2,680

International

7,377


1,273


1,432


1,499


3,173

Total reported

12,593


2,144


3,092


1,499


5,853











% Change vs. 2Q25










U.S.

22.0


(9.0)


104.8


n/a


7.0

International

7.5


1.4


5.1


8.4


10.7

Total reported

13.0


(3.1)


42.3


8.4


9.0

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

12.2


(3.6)


41.3


8.7


7.9

Comparable sales growth

4.8


(3.6)


2.9


8.7


8.4











    U.S.

3.5


(9.0)


4.0


n/a


8.0

    International

5.8


0.6


1.6


8.7


8.7

 

First Half 2026 Results (1H26)




Sales 1H26 ($ in millions)

Total Company


Nutrition


Diagnostics


Established
Pharmaceuticals


Medical Devices

U.S.

9,490


1,715


2,565


—


5,203

International

14,267


2,446


2,707


2,925


6,189

Total reported

23,757


4,161


5,272


2,925


11,392











% Change vs. 1H25










U.S.

12.4


(10.3)


52.5


n/a


7.4

International

9.3


—


6.4


10.7


14.2

Total reported

10.5


(4.5)


24.7


10.7


11.0

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

8.2


(5.6)


22.4


8.9


8.0

Comparable sales growth

4.3


(5.6)


2.4


8.9


8.4











    U.S.

3.0


(10.3)


3.0


n/a


8.3

    International

5.3


(1.9)


1.6


8.9


8.5

Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

 

Nutrition


Second Quarter 2026 Results (2Q26)


Sales 2Q26 ($ in millions)

Total


Pediatric


Adult

U.S.

871


525


346

International

1,273


500


773

Total reported

2,144


1,025


1,119







% Change vs. 2Q25






U.S.

(9.0)


(10.7)


(6.4)

International

1.4


7.3


(2.0)

Total reported

(3.1)


(2.7)


(3.4)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

(3.6)


(3.1)


(4.0)

Comparable sales growth

(3.6)


(3.1)


(4.0)







    U.S.

(9.0)


(10.7)


(6.4)

    International

0.6


6.4


(2.8)

Worldwide Nutrition sales decreased 3.1 percent on a reported basis and 3.6 percent on a comparable basis in the second quarter.

Results in the quarter reflect the impact of lower sales volumes compared to the prior year and the effect of strategic pricing actions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025. These pricing actions, together with the launch of new products, are contributing to improving performance. Nutrition sales increased $127 million on a sequential basis compared to the first quarter of 2026. 

First Half 2026 Results (1H26)


Sales 1H26 ($ in millions)

Total


Pediatric


Adult

U.S.

1,715


1,036


679

International

2,446


942


1,504

Total reported

4,161


1,978


2,183







% Change vs. 1H25






U.S.

(10.3)


(11.9)


(7.8)

International

—


2.4


(1.5)

Total reported

(4.5)


(5.6)


(3.5)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

(5.6)


(6.4)


(4.9)

Comparable sales growth

(5.6)


(6.4)


(4.9)







    U.S.

(10.3)


(11.9)


(7.8)

    International

(1.9)


0.7


(3.5)

 

Diagnostics*


Second Quarter 2026 Results (2Q26)


Sales 2Q26 ($ in millions)

Total


Core Laboratory


Cancer Diagnostics


Rapid/Molecular
Diagnostics

U.S.

1,660


377


890


393

International

1,432


1,041


29


362

Total reported

3,092


1,418


919


755









% Change vs. 2Q25








U.S.

104.8


7.5


n/a


(14.5)

International

5.1


3.4


n/a


2.0

Total reported

42.3


4.4


n/a


(7.3)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

41.3


3.2


n/a


(8.0)

Comparable sales growth

2.9


3.2


13.3


(8.0)









    U.S.

4.0


7.5


13.3


(14.5)

    International

1.6


1.7


13.8


0.5

Worldwide Diagnostics sales increased 42.3 percent on a reported basis and 2.9 percent on a comparable basis in the second quarter.

Worldwide Core Laboratory Diagnostics results were driven by strong growth in the U.S. and Latin America.

Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics results reflect lower sales of respiratory virus tests compared to the prior year.

Cancer Diagnostics results were driven by mid-teens growth of Cologuard, which is benefiting from a growing base of both new and repeat users. Results in the quarter also reflect contributions to growth from the precision oncology and international businesses. 

First Half 2026 Results (1H26)


Sales 1H26 ($ in millions)

Total


Core Laboratory


Cancer Diagnostics


Rapid/Molecular
Diagnostics

U.S.

2,565


724


983


858

International

2,707


1,966


32


709

Total reported

5,272


2,690


1,015


1,567









% Change vs. 1H25








U.S.

52.5


6.0


n/a


(14.1)

International

6.4


6.1


n/a


2.4

Total reported

24.7


6.1


n/a


(7.4)

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

22.4


3.2


n/a


(8.8)

Comparable sales growth

2.4


3.2


13.3


(8.8)









    U.S.

3.0


6.0


13.2


(14.1)

    International

1.6


2.2


16.5


(1.1)

*Beginning in 2026, Abbott aggregated its previously reported Rapid Diagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics, and Point of Care businesses into the Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics business. On March 23, 2026, Abbott completed the acquisition of Exact Sciences. Following the acquisition, the sales of Exact Sciences are presented as Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business.


Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

 

Established Pharmaceuticals


Second Quarter 2026 Results (2Q26)


Sales 2Q26 ($ in millions)

Total


Key Emerging
Markets


Other

U.S.

—


—


—

International

1,499


1,164


335

Total reported

1,499


1,164


335







% Change vs. 2Q25






U.S.

n/a


n/a


n/a

International

8.4


9.8


3.7

Total reported

8.4


9.8


3.7

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

8.7


10.7


2.1

Comparable sales growth

8.7


10.7


2.1







    U.S.

n/a


n/a


n/a

    International

8.7


10.7


2.1

Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 8.4 percent on a reported basis and 8.7 percent on a comparable basis in the second quarter.

Key Emerging Markets include several emerging countries that represent the most attractive long-term growth opportunities for Abbott's branded generics product portfolio. Sales in these geographies increased 9.8 percent on a reported basis and 10.7 percent on a comparable basis, led by double-digit growth in several countries across the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. 

First Half 2026 Results (1H26)


Sales 1H26 ($ in millions)

Total


Key Emerging
Markets


Other

U.S.

—


—


—

International

2,925


2,253


672

Total reported

2,925


2,253


672







% Change vs. 1H25






U.S.

n/a


n/a


n/a

International

10.7


11.3


8.6

Total reported

10.7


11.3


8.6

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

8.9


10.1


4.9

Comparable sales growth

8.9


10.1


4.9







    U.S.

n/a


n/a


n/a

    International

8.9


10.1


4.9

 

Medical Devices


Second Quarter 2026 Results (2Q26)


Sales 2Q26 ($ in millions)

Total


Rhythm
Management


Electro-
physiology*


Heart
Failure


Vascular


Structural
Heart*


Neuro-
modulation


Diabetes
Care

U.S.

2,680


377


420


313


294


225


189


862

International

3,173


366


441


88


509


372


71


1,326

Total reported

5,853


743


861


401


803


597


260


2,188

















% Change vs. 2Q25
















U.S.

7.0


10.7


15.9


10.9


3.9


(9.8)


(2.1)


8.6

International

10.7


10.0


12.3


3.0


7.5


12.1


14.7


11.7

Total reported

9.0


10.4


14.0


9.0


6.1


2.7


2.0


10.5

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

7.9


9.5


13.4


8.7


5.1


1.7


1.2


9.0

Comparable sales growth

8.4


9.5


13.4


8.7


5.1


5.7


1.2


9.0

















    U.S.

8.0


10.7


15.9


10.9


3.9


(0.9)


(2.1)


8.6

    International

8.7


8.3


11.1


1.3


5.8


10.2


11.3


9.2

Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 9.0 percent on a reported basis and 8.4 percent on a comparable basis in the second quarter.

Sales growth in the quarter was led by low-teens growth in Electrophysiology and high-single-digit growth in Rhythm Management, Diabetes Care, and Heart Failure.

In Diabetes Care, sales of continuous glucose monitors grew 11.0 percent on a reported basis and 9.5 percent on a comparable basis. 

First Half 2026 Results (1H26)


Sales 1H26 ($ in millions)

Total


Rhythm
Management


Electro-
physiology*


Heart
Failure


Vascular


Structural
Heart*


Neuro-
modulation


Diabetes
Care

U.S.

5,203


716


798


605


585


449


366


1,684

International

6,189


711


851


185


995


726


137


2,584

Total reported

11,392


1,427


1,649


790


1,580


1,175


503


4,268

















% Change vs. 1H25
















U.S.

7.4


11.1


14.8


11.1


6.2


(9.6)


(0.7)


9.2

International

14.2


15.9


15.7


13.5


8.7


18.1


20.4


14.0

Total reported

11.0


13.4


15.3


11.7


7.7


5.7


4.3


12.1

Total reported excl. foreign exchange impact

8.0


10.9


13.0


10.4


5.0


2.6


2.6


8.2

Comparable sales growth

8.4


10.9


13.0


10.4


5.0


6.2


2.6


8.2

















    U.S.

8.3


11.1


14.8


11.1


6.2


(2.2)


(0.7)


9.2

    International

8.5


10.7


11.2


7.8


4.3


12.4


13.2


7.5

*Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder device and related accessories were transferred from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology on January 1, 2026. As a result, $55 million of sales in the second quarter of 2025 and $101 million of sales in the first half of 2025 were moved from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology.


Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of comparable sales growth.

Abbott's Financial Guidance
Abbott projects full-year 2026 comparable sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5%1.

Abbott projects full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $5.45 to $5.60.

Abbott projects third-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.38 to $1.46.

Abbott has not provided the related GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis for these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures because the company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the timing and impact of certain items such as restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, charges for intangible asset impairments, acquisition-related expenses, and foreign exchange, which could significantly impact Abbott's results in accordance with GAAP.

Abbott Declares 410th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
On June 12, 2026, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share. Abbott's cash dividend is payable Aug. 17, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 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 annually increased their dividend 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. 

Abbott will live-webcast its second-quarter earnings conference call through its Investor Relations website at www.abbottinvestor.com at 8 a.m. Central time today. An archived edition of the webcast will be available later in the day.

— Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 —
A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Abbott cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect Abbott's operations are discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and are incorporated herein by reference. Abbott undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.

  1. In 2025, total worldwide sales were $44.328 billion, which included U.S. sales of $17.126 billion and international sales of $27.202 billion, and Abbott's Structural Heart business received $89 million of compensation payments as part of a multi-year agreement with a competitor. Also in 2025, total worldwide sales for Exact Sciences were $3.247 billion, which included U.S. sales of $3.145 billion and international sales of $102 million.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)





2Q26


2Q25


% Change


Net Sales

$12,593


$11,142


13.0









Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense

5,325


4,854


9.7


Amortization of intangible assets

658


420


56.8


Research and development

892


725


22.9


Selling, general, and administrative

4,025


3,091


30.3


Total Operating Cost and Expenses

10,900


9,090


19.9









Operating Earnings

1,693


2,052


(17.5)









Interest expense, net

299


50


n/m


Net foreign exchange (gain) loss

4


(11)


n/m


Other (income) expense, net

(134)


(137)


(2.5)


Earnings before taxes

1,524


2,150


(29.1)


Taxes on Earnings

596


371


60.8

1)








Net Earnings

$928


$1,779


(47.8)









Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below

$2,290


$2,213


3.5

2)








Diluted Earnings per Common Share

$0.53


$1.01


n/m









Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, as described below

$1.31


$1.26


4.0

2)








Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options

1,743


1,751




NOTES:


See table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information" for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.


n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.


See footnotes on the following section.




1)

2026 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $110 million of net tax expense primarily as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2026 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $240 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.






2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $90 million of net tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $100 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.





2)

2026 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $1.362 billion, or $0.78 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to acquisitions, legal reserves, investment impairments, and other net expenses.






2025 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $434 million, or $0.25 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, and other net expenses.


 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings

First Half Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)





1H26


1H25


% Change


Net Sales

$23,757


$21,500


10.5









Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense

10,215


9,322


9.6


Amortization of intangible assets

1,080


840


28.5


Research and development

1,659


1,441


15.1


Selling, general, and administrative

7,765


6,152


26.2


Total Operating Cost and Expenses

20,719


17,755


16.7









Operating Earnings

3,038


3,745


(18.9)









Interest expense, net

367


99


n/m


Net foreign exchange (gain) loss

(9)


(18)


n/m


Other (income) expense, net

(293)


(264)


10.6


Earnings before taxes

2,973


3,928


(24.3)


Taxes on earnings

968


824


17.5

1)








Net Earnings

$2,005


$3,104


n/m









Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below

$4,312


$4,132


4.4

2)








Diluted Earnings per Common Share

$1.14


$1.77


n/m









Diluted Earnings per Common Share,

excluding Specified Items, as described below

$2.46


$2.35


4.7

2)








Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding

Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options

1,745


1,749




NOTES:

See table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information" for an explanation of certain non-GAAP financial information.

n/m = Percent change is not meaningful.

See footnotes on the following section.



1)

2026 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $60 million of net tax expense primarily as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2026 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $440 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. 




2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $90 million of net tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $300 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. 



2)

2026 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $2.307 billion, or $1.32 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to acquisitions, legal reserves, investment impairments, restructuring, and other net expenses.




2025 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $1.028 billion, or $0.58 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to investment impairments, charges related to restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, expenses associated with acquisitions, and other net expenses.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



2Q26


As
Reported
(GAAP)


Specified
Items


As
Adjusted







Intangible Amortization

$      658


$     (658)


$        —

Gross Margin

6,610


697


7,307

R&D

892


(25)


867

SG&A

4,025


(428)


3,597

Other (income) expense, net

(134)


(27)


(161)

Earnings before taxes

1,524


1,177


2,701

Taxes on Earnings

596


(185)


411

Net Earnings

928


1,362


2,290

Diluted Earnings per Share

$     0.53


$      0.78


$      1.31

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $658 million and other net expenses of $519 million associated with acquisitions, legal reserves, investment impairments, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.


2Q25


As
Reported
(GAAP)


Specified
Items


As
Adjusted







Intangible Amortization

$      420


$     (420)


$        —

Gross Margin

5,868


478


6,346

R&D

725


(20)


705

SG&A

3,091


(1)


3,090

Other (income) expense, net

(137)


(1)


(138)

Earnings before taxes

2,150


500


2,650

Taxes on Earnings

371


66


437

Net Earnings

1,779


434


2,213

Diluted Earnings per Share

$      1.01


$      0.25


$      1.26

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $420 million and other net expenses of $80 million associated with restructuring actions, costs associated with acquisitions, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information

First Half Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



1H26


As

Reported
(GAAP)


Specified
Items


As

Adjusted







Intangible Amortization

$    1,080


$   (1,080)


$        —

Gross Margin

12,462


1,129


13,591

R&D

1,659


(49)


1,610

SG&A

7,765


(901)


6,864

Other (income) expense, net

(293)


(34)


(327)

Earnings before taxes

2,973


2,113


5,086

Taxes on Earnings

968


(194)


774

Net Earnings

2,005


2,307


4,312

Diluted Earnings per Share

$      1.14


$      1.32


$     2.46

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.080 billion and other net expenses of $1.033 billion associated with restructuring actions, acquisitions, legal reserves, investment impairments, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.


1H25


As

Reported
(GAAP)


Specified
Items


As

Adjusted







Intangible Amortization

$      840


$     (840)


$        —

Gross Margin

11,338


926


12,264

R&D

1,441


(47)


1,394

SG&A

6,152


(11)


6,141

Other (income) expense, net

(264)


(36)


(300)

Earnings before taxes

3,928


1,020


4,948

Taxes on Earnings

824


(8)


816

Net Earnings

3,104


1,028


4,132

Diluted Earnings per Share

$      1.77


$      0.58


$     2.35

Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $840 million and other net expenses of $180 million associated with restructuring actions, acquisitions, investment impairment charges, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.

A reconciliation of the second-quarter tax rates for 2026 and 2025 is shown below: 


2Q26


($ in millions)

Pre-Tax

Income


Taxes on

Earnings


Tax

Rate


As reported (GAAP)

$    1,524


$      596


39.1 %

1)

Specified items

1,177


(185)




Excluding specified items

$    2,701


$       411


15.2 %










2Q25


($ in millions)

Pre-Tax

Income


Taxes on

Earnings


Tax

Rate


As reported (GAAP)

$    2,150


$       371


17.3 %

2)

Specified items

500


66




Excluding specified items

$    2,650


$      437


16.5 %


1)

2026 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $110 million of net tax expense primarily as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2026 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $240 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.



2)

2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $90 million of net tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $100 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

A reconciliation of the year-to-date tax rates for 2026 and 2025 is shown below: 


1H26


($ in millions)

Pre-Tax

Income


Taxes on

Earnings


Tax

Rate


As reported (GAAP)

$    2,973


$      968


32.5 %

3)

Specified items

2,113


(194)




Excluding specified items

$    5,086


$      774


15.2 %










1H25


($ in millions)

Pre-Tax

Income


Taxes on

Earnings


Tax

Rate


As reported (GAAP)

$    3,928


$      824


21.0 %

4)

Specified items

1,020


(8)




Excluding specified items

$   4,948


$      816


16.5 %


3)

2026 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $60 million of net tax expense primarily as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2026 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $440 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.



4)

2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $90 million of net tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $300 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

($ in millions)

(unaudited)



2Q26


2Q25


% Change vs. 2Q25












Non-GAAP


Abbott
Reported

Foreign
exchange

Comparable
Revenue


Abbott
Reported

Impact of
acquisition (a)

Impact

of multi-year
agreement (b)

Comparable
Revenue


Reported

Comparable

Total Company

12,593

(86)

12,507


11,142

811

(22)

11,931


13.0

4.8

U.S.

5,216

—

5,216


4,276

786

(22)

5,040


22.0

3.5

Intl

7,377

(86)

7,291


6,866

25

—

6,891


7.5

5.8













Total Diagnostics

3,092

(22)

3,070


2,173

811

—

2,984


42.3

2.9

U.S.

1,660

—

1,660


811

786

—

1,597


104.8

4.0

Intl

1,432

(22)

1,410


1,362

25

—

1,387


5.1

1.6













Total Cancer Diagnostics

919

—

919


—

811

—

811


n/a

13.3

U.S.

890

—

890


—

786

—

786


n/a

13.3

Intl

29

—

29


—

25

—

25


n/a

13.8













Total Medical Devices

5,853

(57)

5,796


5,369

—

(22)

5,347


9.0

8.4

U.S.

2,680

—

2,680


2,503

—

(22)

2,481


7.0

8.0

Intl

3,173

(57)

3,116


2,866

—

—

2,866


10.7

8.7













Total Structural Heart*

597

(6)

591


581

—

(22)

559


2.7

5.7

U.S.

225

—

225


249

—

(22)

227


(9.8)

(0.9)

Intl

372

(6)

366


332

—

—

332


12.1

10.2

*

Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder device and related accessories were transferred from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology on January 1, 2026. As a result, $55 million of sales in the second quarter of 2025 were moved from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology.

a)

The adjustment includes historical sales for Exact Sciences prior to the acquisition date. Exact Sciences was acquired by Abbott on March 23, 2026.

b)

Reflects the impact of compensation payments that Abbott's Structural Heart business received as part of a multi-year agreement with a competitor. The final payment under this agreement was recognized in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation

First Half Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

($ in millions)

(unaudited)



1H26


1H25


% Change vs. 1H25














Non-GAAP


Abbott
Reported

Impact of
acquisition (a)

Impact

of multi-year
agreement (b)

Foreign
exchange

Comparable
Revenue


Abbott
Reported

Impact of
acquisition (a)

Impact

of multi-year
agreement (b)

Comparable
Revenue


Reported

Comparable

Total Company

23,757

706

(8)

(500)

23,955


21,500

1,518

(46)

22,972


10.5

4.3

U.S.

9,490

681

(8)

—

10,163


8,444

1,470

(46)

9,868


12.4

3.0

Intl

14,267

25

—

(500)

13,792


13,056

48

—

13,104


9.3

5.3















Total Diagnostics

5,272

706

—

(98)

5,880


4,227

1,518

—

5,745


24.7

2.4

U.S.

2,565

681

—

—

3,246


1,682

1,470

—

3,152


52.5

3.0

Intl

2,707

25

—

(98)

2,634


2,545

48

—

2,593


6.4

1.6















Total Cancer Diagnostics

1,015

706

—

(1)

1,720


—

1,518

—

1,518


n/a

13.3

U.S.

983

681

—

—

1,664


—

1,470

—

1,470


n/a

13.2

Intl

32

25

—

(1)

56


—

48

—

48


n/a

16.5















Total Medical Devices

11,392

—

(8)

(306)

11,078


10,264

—

(46)

10,218


11.0

8.4

U.S.

5,203

—

(8)

—

5,195


4,842

—

(46)

4,796


7.4

8.3

Intl

6,189

—

—

(306)

5,883


5,422

—

—

5,422


14.2

8.5















Total Structural Heart*

1,175

—

(8)

(35)

1,132


1,112

—

(46)

1,066


5.7

6.2

U.S.

449

—

(8)

—

441


497

—

(46)

451


(9.6)

(2.2)

Intl

726

—

—

(35)

691


615

—

—

615


18.1

12.4

*

Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder device and related accessories were transferred from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology on January 1, 2026. As a result, $101 million of sales in the first half of 2025 were moved from Structural Heart to Electrophysiology.

a)

The adjustment includes historical sales for Exact Sciences prior to the acquisition date. Exact Sciences was acquired by Abbott on March 23, 2026.

b)

Reflects the impact of compensation payments that Abbott's Structural Heart business received as part of a multi-year agreement with a competitor. The final payment under this agreement was recognized in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)


Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin

$           32


$               4


$         658


$            3


$         697

R&D

(10)


—


—


(15)


(25)

SG&A

(42)


(1)


—


(385)


(428)

Other (income) expense, net

1


(1)


—


(27)


(27)

Earnings before taxes

$           83


$               6


$         658


$         430


1,177

Taxes on Earnings (d)









(185)

Net Earnings









$        1,362

Diluted Earnings per Share









$        0.78

The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs that represent incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, as well as other costs related to business acquisitions, including inventory step-up amortization.



b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans.



c)

Other includes $385 million for legal reserves related to an agreed-in-principle settlement, subject to satisfaction of certain contingencies, as well as charges related to investment impairments and incremental costs to comply with the European Union's Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device Regulations (IVDR) requirements for previously approved products.



d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and recognition of a tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $240 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Acquisition or 
Divestiture-
related (a)


Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin

$             1


$             55


$         420


$            2


$         478

R&D

—


(7)


—


(13)


(20)

SG&A

(3)


1


—


1


(1)

Other (income) expense, net

(1)


—


—


—


(1)

Earnings before taxes

$            5


$              61


$         420


$           14


500

Taxes on Earnings (d)









66

Net Earnings









$         434

Diluted Earnings per Share









$        0.25

The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses.



b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives.



c)

Other includes incremental costs to comply with the European Union's Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device Regulations (IVDR) requirements for previously approved products.



d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and the recognition of a tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $100 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

 

Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

First Half Ended June 30, 2026

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)


Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin

$           34


$               11


$       1,080


$            4


$        1,129

R&D

(11)


(10)


—


(28)


(49)

SG&A

(486)


(34)


—


(381)


(901)

Other (income) expense, net

(1)


(3)


—


(30)


(34)

Earnings before taxes

$         532


$             58


$       1,080


$         443


2,113

Taxes on Earnings (d)









(194)

Net Earnings









$       2,307

Diluted Earnings per Share









$         1.32

The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include stock-based compensation recognized as expense from equity awards accelerated in connection with the Exact Sciences acquisition, integration costs that represent incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, as well as other costs related to business acquisitions, including inventory step-up amortization.



b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans.



c)

Other includes $385 million for legal reserves related to an agreed-in-principle settlement, subject to satisfaction of certain contingencies, as well as charges related to investment impairments and incremental costs to comply with the European Union's Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device Regulations (IVDR) requirements for previously approved products.



d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and recognition of a tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $440 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

 

 Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries

Details of Specified Items

First Half Ended June 30, 2025

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Acquisition or
Divestiture-
related (a)


Restructuring
and Cost
Reduction
Initiatives (b)


Intangible
Amortization


Other (c)


Total
Specifieds

Gross Margin

$             1


$              81


$         840


$            4


$         926

R&D

(1)


(23)


—


(23)


(47)

SG&A

(6)


(6)


—


1


(11)

Other (income) expense, net

(25)


—


—


(11)


(36)

Earnings before taxes

$           33


$             110


$         840


$           37


1,020

Taxes on Earnings (d)









(8)

Net Earnings









$       1,028

Diluted Earnings per Share









$        0.58

The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information."



a)

Acquisition-related expenses include integration costs, which represent incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses, as well as other costs related to business acquisitions.



b)

Restructuring and cost reduction initiative expenses include severance, outplacement, and other direct costs associated with specific restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives.



c)

Other includes incremental costs to comply with the MDR and IVDR regulations for previously approved products and charges for investment impairments.



d)

Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items and recognition of a tax benefit as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $300 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit.

 

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