STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.16
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.20
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.16%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.2%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 13, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 15, 2026
1.61 %
61.99
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0.63 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 0.59 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 0.59 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 0.59 | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 0.59 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 0.55 | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 0.55 | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 0.55 | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 0.55 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0.51 | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Jun 09, 2023 | 0.51 | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 0.51 | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Dec 09, 2022 | 0.51 | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 0.47 | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 0.47 | Jul 14, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 0.47 | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | May 16, 2022 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 0.47 | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 2013 | 10000:4798 | -0.77% | +1.12% |
| May 03, 2004 | 10000:9356 | -0.85% | -1.28% |
| Jun 01, 1998 | 2:1 | -1.07% | -0.18% |
| Jun 01, 1992 | 2:1 | 0 | -2.65% |
| Jun 01, 1990 | 2:1 | +0.96% | +0.47% |
| Jun 02, 1986 | 2:1 | +0.39% | 0 |
| Jun 01, 1981 | 2:1 | -0.22% | -0.44% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbott Laboratories (ABT) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Abbott Laboratories is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is ABT's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. ABT's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.16.
When did ABT last pay a dividend?
ABT last paid dividends on 2026-02-13, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-15.
When was the last time ABT stock split?
ABT stock split took place on 02-01-2013.
How did ABT's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jan 2, 2013, when Abbott Laboratories went through a 10000:4798 split leaving the shareholder with 10000 share(s) who previously owned 4798 ABT share(s).