Is ABT a good investment in 2026?

Abbott Laboratories trades at a P/E ratio of 26.4, with medium volatility (19.0% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of ABT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 19.0%, ABT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.78 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories has a dividend yield of 2.48%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$170.48B

P/E RATIO

26.4

BETA

0.78

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.48%

52W HIGH

$139.06

52W LOW

$96.94

VOLATILITY

19.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$109.95 → $98.11-10.77%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$130.98 → $98.03-25.2%

ABT | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	ABT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	26.4x	22.0x	↑ 20%
Beta	0.78	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.48%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	19.0%	22%	Lower risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare ABT's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ABABT(You are here)	$98.11	$170.48B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$316.51	$287.29B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.00	$573.54B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.46	$156.20B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Abbott Laboratories is currently trading at $98.11, which is 29.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.78, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABT a good buy right now?

Abbott Laboratories trades at 26.4x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 19.0% volatility.

Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories offers a dividend yield of 2.48%. This translates to approximately $2.43 per share annually.

How volatile is ABT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 19.0% and beta of 0.78,ABT is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.