Is ABT a good investment in 2026?

Abbott Laboratories trades at a P/E ratio of 31.3, with medium volatility (20.1% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of ABT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 20.1%, ABT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.75 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories has a dividend yield of 2.20%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$202.35B

P/E RATIO

31.3

BETA

0.75

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.20%

52W HIGH

$141.23

52W LOW

$105.27

VOLATILITY

20.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$108.27 → $116.26+7.38%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$138.01 → $116.26-15.8%

ABT | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	ABT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	31.3x	22.0x	↑ 42%
Beta	0.75	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.20%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	20.1%	22%	Lower risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH JNJ PFE

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ABT(You are here)	$116.26	$202.35B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.66	$259.67B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$243.47	$586.74B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFE	$27.10	$154.08B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Abbott Laboratories is currently trading at $116.26, which is 17.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.75, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME6.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABT a good buy right now?

Abbott Laboratories trades at 31.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.1% volatility.

Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories offers a dividend yield of 2.20%. This translates to approximately $2.56 per share annually.

How volatile is ABT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.1% and beta of 0.75,ABT is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:34 PM