ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025.
"In 2025, we expanded margins and achieved double-digit earnings per share growth, our new product pipeline was highly productive, and we took important strategic steps to shape the company for the future," said Robert B. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "We're well positioned for accelerating growth in 2026."
FOURTH-QUARTER BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Management believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange and the impact of discontinuing the ZonePerfect® product line in the Nutrition business, is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the core underlying performance of the business. Management further believes that measuring sales growth rates on an organic basis excluding COVID-19 tests is an appropriate way for investors to best understand the underlying performance of the company as the demand for COVID-19 tests has significantly declined following the transition from a pandemic to endemic phase.
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.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (4Q25) | |||||||||
Sales 4Q25 ($ in millions) | Total Company | Nutrition | Diagnostics | Established | Medical Devices | ||||
U.S. | 4,383 | 806 | 967 | — | 2,605 | ||||
International | 7,076 | 1,134 | 1,490 | 1,382 | 3,070 | ||||
Total reported | 11,459 | 1,940 | 2,457 | 1,382 | 5,675 | ||||
% Change vs. 4Q24 | |||||||||
U.S. | 0.9 | (13.2) | (8.4) | n/a | 10.7 | ||||
International | 6.7 | (5.6) | 1.8 | 9.0 | 13.7 | ||||
Total reported | 4.4 | (8.9) | (2.5) | 9.0 | 12.3 | ||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | ||||
Organic | 3.0 | (9.1) | (3.6) | 7.0 | 10.4 | ||||
Impact of COVID-19 testing sales 1 | (0.8) | — | (3.4) | — | — | ||||
Organic (excluding COVID-19 tests) | 3.8 | (9.1) | (0.2) | 7.0 | 10.4 | ||||
Organic | |||||||||
U.S. | 0.9 | (13.2) | (8.4) | n/a | 10.7 | ||||
International | 4.3 | (5.9) | (0.2) | 7.0 | 10.1 | ||||
Full-Year 2025 Results (12M25) | |||||||||
Sales 12M25 ($ in millions) | Total Company | Nutrition | Diagnostics | Established | Medical Devices | ||||
U.S. | 17,126 | 3,606 | 3,535 | — | 9,968 | ||||
International | 27,202 | 4,845 | 5,402 | 5,536 | 11,419 | ||||
Total reported | 44,328 | 8,451 | 8,937 | 5,536 | 21,387 | ||||
% Change vs. 12M24 | |||||||||
U.S. | 4.9 | (2.3) | (7.7) | n/a | 13.4 | ||||
International | 6.1 | 2.6 | (2.0) | 6.6 | 12.0 | ||||
Total reported | 5.7 | 0.4 | (4.3) | 6.6 | 12.6 | ||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 0.2 | (0.7) | 0.2 | (0.8) | 0.7 | ||||
Impact of business exit* | — | (0.1) | — | — | — | ||||
Organic | 5.5 | 1.2 | (4.5) | 7.4 | 11.9 | ||||
Impact of COVID-19 testing sales 2 | (1.2) | — | (4.9) | — | — | ||||
Organic (excluding COVID-19 tests) | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 7.4 | 11.9 | ||||
Organic | |||||||||
U.S. | 5.0 | (1.9) | (7.7) | n/a | 13.4 | ||||
International | 5.9 | 3.7 | (2.3) | 7.4 | 10.5 | ||||
Refer to table titled "Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation" for a reconciliation of adjusted historical revenue to reported revenue.
*Reflects the impact of discontinuing the ZonePerfect® product line in the Nutrition business in March 2024. |
Nutrition | |||||
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (4Q25) | |||||
Sales 4Q25 ($ in millions) | Total | Pediatric | Adult | ||
U.S. | 806 | 463 | 343 | ||
International | 1,134 | 439 | 695 | ||
Total reported | 1,940 | 902 | 1,038 | ||
% Change vs. 4Q24 | |||||
U.S. | (13.2) | (17.7) | (6.3) | ||
International | (5.6) | 0.3 | (8.9) | ||
Total reported | (8.9) | (9.8) | (8.1) | ||
Impact of foreign exchange | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | ||
Organic | (9.1) | (10.1) | (8.2) | ||
U.S. | (13.2) | (17.7) | (6.3) | ||
International | (5.9) | (0.3) | (9.1) | ||
Worldwide Nutrition sales decreased 8.9 percent on a reported basis and 9.1 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter.
Results in the quarter reflect the impact of lower sales volumes compared to the prior year and new strategic price actions targeted to increase volume growth in the future. In addition to these strategic price actions, Abbott expects to increase volume growth with the launch of several new products in 2026.
Full-Year 2025 Results (12M25) | |||||
Sales 12M25 ($ in millions) | Total | Pediatric | Adult | ||
U.S. | 3,606 | 2,158 | 1,448 | ||
International | 4,845 | 1,816 | 3,029 | ||
Total reported | 8,451 | 3,974 | 4,477 | ||
% Change vs. 12M24 | |||||
U.S. | (2.3) | (2.3) | (2.2) | ||
International | 2.6 | 0.1 | 4.1 | ||
Total reported | 0.4 | (1.2) | 2.0 | ||
Impact of foreign exchange | (0.7) | (0.5) | (0.7) | ||
Impact of business exit* | (0.1) | — | (0.3) | ||
Organic | 1.2 | (0.7) | 3.0 | ||
U.S. | (1.9) | (2.3) | (1.4) | ||
International | 3.7 | 1.3 | 5.1 | ||
*Reflects the impact of discontinuing the ZonePerfect® product line in the Nutrition business in March 2024. |
Diagnostics | |||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (4Q25) | |||||||||
Sales 4Q25 ($ in millions) | Total | Core Laboratory | Molecular | Point of Care | Rapid Diagnostics | ||||
U.S. | 967 | 376 | 39 | 107 | 445 | ||||
International | 1,490 | 1,085 | 102 | 51 | 252 | ||||
Total reported | 2,457 | 1,461 | 141 | 158 | 697 | ||||
% Change vs. 4Q24 | |||||||||
U.S. | (8.4) | 3.6 | 2.9 | 6.5 | (19.7) | ||||
International | 1.8 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 9.8 | (14.1) | ||||
Total reported | (2.5) | 5.3 | 3.2 | 7.5 | (17.8) | ||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | ||||
Organic | (3.6) | 3.6 | 1.1 | 7.1 | (18.1) | ||||
U.S. | (8.4) | 3.6 | 2.9 | 6.5 | (19.7) | ||||
International | (0.2) | 3.6 | 0.4 | 8.3 | (14.9) | ||||
Global Diagnostics sales decreased 2.5 percent on a reported basis, decreased 3.6 percent on an organic basis, and decreased 0.2 percent when excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales1.
COVID-19 testing-related sales were $89 million in the quarter, compared to $176 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.
Global Core Laboratory Diagnostics sales increased 5.3 percent on a reported basis and increased 3.6 percent on an organic basis. Growth in other geographies was partially offset by challenging market conditions in China, including the impact of volume-based procurement programs.
Full-Year 2025 Results (12M25) | |||||||||
Sales 12M25 ($ in millions) | Total | Core Laboratory | Molecular | Point of Care | Rapid Diagnostics | ||||
U.S. | 3,535 | 1,425 | 150 | 422 | 1,538 | ||||
International | 5,402 | 3,935 | 367 | 184 | 916 | ||||
Total reported | 8,937 | 5,360 | 517 | 606 | 2,454 | ||||
% Change vs. 12M24 | |||||||||
U.S. | (7.7) | 7.0 | 0.4 | 3.4 | (20.8) | ||||
International | (2.0) | 0.8 | (1.1) | 2.5 | (13.3) | ||||
Total reported | (4.3) | 2.4 | (0.7) | 3.1 | (18.1) | ||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | — | (0.1) | ||||
Organic | (4.5) | 2.1 | (1.2) | 3.1 | (18.0) | ||||
U.S. | (7.7) | 7.0 | 0.4 | 3.4 | (20.8) | ||||
International | (2.3) | 0.4 | (1.8) | 2.4 | (13.1) | ||||
Established Pharmaceuticals | |||||
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (4Q25) | |||||
Sales 4Q25 ($ in millions) | Total | Key Emerging | Other | ||
U.S. | — | — | — | ||
International | 1,382 | 1,046 | 336 | ||
Total reported | 1,382 | 1,046 | 336 | ||
% Change vs. 4Q24 | |||||
U.S. | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
International | 9.0 | 10.3 | 5.0 | ||
Total reported | 9.0 | 10.3 | 5.0 | ||
Impact of foreign exchange | 2.0 | 1.6 | 3.1 | ||
Organic | 7.0 | 8.7 | 1.9 | ||
U.S. | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
International | 7.0 | 8.7 | 1.9 | ||
Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 9.0 percent on a reported basis and 7.0 percent on an organic basis in the fourth 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 10.3 percent on a reported basis and 8.7 percent on an organic basis, led by double-digit growth in India and several countries across Latin America and the Middle East.
Full-Year 2025 Results (12M25) | |||||
Sales 12M25 ($ in millions) | Total | Key Emerging | Other | ||
U.S. | — | — | — | ||
International | 5,536 | 4,167 | 1,369 | ||
Total reported | 5,536 | 4,167 | 1,369 | ||
% Change vs. 12M24 | |||||
U.S. | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
International | 6.6 | 8.0 | 2.5 | ||
Total reported | 6.6 | 8.0 | 2.5 | ||
Impact of foreign exchange | (0.8) | (1.5) | 1.1 | ||
Organic | 7.4 | 9.5 | 1.4 | ||
U.S. | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
International | 7.4 | 9.5 | 1.4 | ||
Medical Devices | |||||||||||||||
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results (4Q25) | |||||||||||||||
Sales 4Q25 ($ in millions) | Total | Rhythm | Electro- physiology | Heart | Vascular | Structural | Neuro- | Diabetes | |||||||
U.S. | 2,605 | 340 | 340 | 283 | 287 | 304 | 208 | 843 | |||||||
International | 3,070 | 365 | 390 | 92 | 496 | 371 | 66 | 1,290 | |||||||
Total reported | 5,675 | 705 | 730 | 375 | 783 | 675 | 274 | 2,133 | |||||||
% Change vs. 4Q24 | |||||||||||||||
U.S. | 10.7 | 12.8 | 13.1 | 11.7 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 14.9 | |||||||
International | 13.7 | 13.4 | 13.9 | 17.9 | 8.9 | 16.3 | 23.8 | 14.2 | |||||||
Total reported | 12.3 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 13.2 | 8.0 | 10.8 | 6.5 | 14.5 | |||||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.8 | |||||||
Organic | 10.4 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 6.5 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 11.7 | |||||||
U.S. | 10.7 | 12.8 | 13.1 | 11.7 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 14.9 | |||||||
International | 10.1 | 10.2 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 6.6 | 12.3 | 19.6 | 9.6 | |||||||
Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 12.3 percent on a reported basis and 10.4 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter.
Sales growth in the quarter was led by double-digit growth in Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Diabetes Care, and Rhythm Management.
In Diabetes Care, sales of continuous glucose monitors were $2.0 billion and grew 15.0 percent on a reported basis and 12.2 percent on an organic basis.
Full-Year 2025 Results (12M25) | |||||||||||||||
Sales 12M25 ($ in millions) | Total | Rhythm | Electro- physiology | Heart | Vascular | Structural | Neuro- | Diabetes | |||||||
U.S. | 9,968 | 1,334 | 1,283 | 1,107 | 1,118 | 1,172 | 773 | 3,181 | |||||||
International | 11,419 | 1,315 | 1,481 | 341 | 1,877 | 1,351 | 237 | 4,817 | |||||||
Total reported | 21,387 | 2,649 | 2,764 | 1,448 | 2,995 | 2,523 | 1,010 | 7,998 | |||||||
% Change vs. 12M24 | |||||||||||||||
U.S. | 13.4 | 15.7 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 0.8 | 20.8 | |||||||
International | 12.0 | 6.4 | 11.7 | 16.4 | 5.4 | 13.0 | 21.5 | 15.4 | |||||||
Total reported | 12.6 | 10.9 | 12.0 | 13.2 | 5.6 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 17.5 | |||||||
Impact of foreign exchange | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 | |||||||
Organic | 11.9 | 10.2 | 11.6 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 11.5 | 4.8 | 16.3 | |||||||
U.S. | 13.4 | 15.7 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 0.8 | 20.8 | |||||||
International | 10.5 | 5.0 | 10.9 | 14.3 | 4.7 | 11.5 | 20.5 | 13.5 | |||||||
ABBOTT'S FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Abbott projects full-year 2026 organic sales growth to be in the range of 6.5% to 7.5%.
Abbott projects full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $5.55 to $5.80 and first-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.12 to $1.18.
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 408th CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On Dec. 12, 2025, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share. Abbott's cash dividend is payable Feb. 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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Abbott will live-webcast its fourth-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.
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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, 2024, 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 the fourth quarter of 2025, total worldwide sales were $11.459 billion, total Diagnostics sales were $2.457 billion and COVID-19 testing-related sales were $89 million. In the fourth quarter of 2024, total worldwide sales were $10.974 billion, total Diagnostics sales were $2.520 billion and COVID-19 testing-related sales were $176 million. |
2. | In the full-year 2025, total worldwide sales were $44.328 billion, total Diagnostics sales were $8.937 billion and COVID-19 testing-related sales were $297 million. In the full year 2024, total worldwide sales were $41.950 billion, total Diagnostics sales were $9.341 billion and COVID-19 testing-related sales were $747 million. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||
4Q25 | 4Q24 | % Change | ||||
Net Sales | $11,459 | $10,974 | 4.4 | |||
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense | 4,922 | 4,942 | (0.4) | |||
Amortization of intangible assets | 422 | 465 | (9.4) | |||
Research and development | 735 | 749 | (1.9) | |||
Selling, general, and administrative | 3,129 | 2,907 | 7.7 | |||
Total Operating Cost and Expenses | 9,208 | 9,063 | 1.6 | |||
Operating Earnings | 2,251 | 1,911 | 17.8 | |||
Interest expense, net | 42 | 45 | (8.0) | |||
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss | (15) | (10) | n/m | |||
Other (income) expense, net | (134) | (154) | (13.0) | |||
Earnings before taxes | 2,358 | 2,030 | 16.1 | |||
Taxes on earnings | 582 | (7,199) | n/m | 1) | ||
Net Earnings | $1,776 | $9,229 | n/m | |||
Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below | $2,630 | $2,349 | 11.9 | 2) | ||
Diluted Earnings per Common Share | $1.01 | $5.27 | n/m | |||
Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $1.50 | $1.34 | 11.9 | 2) | ||
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options | 1,747 | 1,746 | ||||
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) | 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $20 million of net tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $150 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
2024 Taxes on Earnings includes $7.497 billion in non-cash valuation allowance adjustments resulting from the restructuring of certain foreign affiliates and the confirmation of certain tax filing positions. | |
2) | 2025 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $854 million, or $0.49 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to restructuring, legal reserves, acquisitions, and other net expenses. |
2024 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax benefits of $6.880 billion, or $3.93 per share, for non-cash valuation allowance adjustments, intangible amortization, charges related to intangible impairments, expenses associated with restructuring actions, acquisitions and other net expenses. | |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | ||||||
12M25 | 12M24 | % Change | ||||
Net Sales | $44,328 | $41,950 | 5.7 | |||
Cost of products sold, excluding amortization expense | 19,319 | 18,706 | 3.3 | |||
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,682 | 1,878 | (10.5) | |||
Research and development | 2,942 | 2,844 | 3.5 | |||
Selling, general, and administrative | 12,332 | 11,697 | 5.4 | |||
Total Operating Cost and Expenses | 36,275 | 35,125 | 3.3 | |||
Operating Earnings | 8,053 | 6,825 | 18.0 | |||
Interest expense, net | 185 | 215 | (13.8) | |||
Net foreign exchange (gain) loss | (50) | (27) | n/m | |||
Other (income) expense, net | (548) | (376) | 45.9 | |||
Earnings before taxes | 8,466 | 7,013 | 20.7 | |||
Taxes on earnings | 1,942 | (6,389) | n/m | 1) | ||
Net Earnings | $6,524 | $13,402 | n/m | |||
Net Earnings excluding Specified Items, as described below | $9,040 | $8,200 | 10.2 | 2) | ||
Diluted Earnings per Common Share | $3.72 | $7.64 | n/m | |||
Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, as described below | $5.15 | $4.67 | 10.3 | 2) | ||
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding Plus Dilutive Common Stock Options | 1,749 | 1,748 | ||||
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) | 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $70 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 $610 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
2024 Taxes on Earnings includes $7.497 billion in non-cash valuation allowance adjustments resulting from the restructuring of certain foreign affiliates and the confirmation of certain tax filing positions. | |
2) | 2025 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax charges of $2.516 billion, or $1.43 per share, for intangible amortization, charges related to investment impairments, restructuring, legal reserves, acquisitions, and other net expenses. |
2024 Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Common Share, excluding Specified Items, excludes net after-tax benefits of $5.202 billion, or $2.97 per share, for non-cash valuation allowance adjustments, intangible amortization, charges related to intangible impairments, expenses associated with restructuring actions, acquisitions and a divestiture, and other net expenses. | |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||
4Q25 | |||||
As | Specified | As Adjusted | |||
Intangible Amortization | $ 422 | $ (422) | $ — | ||
Gross Margin | 6,115 | 428 | 6,543 | ||
R&D | 735 | (29) | 706 | ||
SG&A | 3,129 | (254) | 2,875 | ||
Other (income) expense, net | (134) | (17) | (151) | ||
Earnings before taxes | 2,358 | 728 | 3,086 | ||
Taxes on Earnings | 582 | (126) | 456 | ||
Net Earnings | 1,776 | 854 | 2,630 | ||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 1.01 | $ 0.49 | $ 1.50 | ||
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $422 million and other net expenses of $306 million associated with restructuring actions, legal reserves, acquisitions, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.
4Q24 | |||||
As | Specified | As Adjusted | |||
Intangible Amortization | $ 465 | $ (465) | $ — | ||
Gross Margin | 5,567 | 673 | 6,240 | ||
R&D | 749 | (59) | 690 | ||
SG&A | 2,907 | (21) | 2,886 | ||
Other (income) expense, net | (154) | 20 | (134) | ||
Earnings before taxes | 2,030 | 733 | 2,763 | ||
Taxes on Earnings | (7,199) | 7,613 | 414 | ||
Net Earnings | 9,229 | (6,880) | 2,349 | ||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 5.27 | $ (3.93) | $ 1.34 | ||
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $465 million and other net expenses of $268 million associated with restructuring actions, 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 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||
12M25 | |||||
As | Specified | As Adjusted | |||
Intangible Amortization | $ 1,682 | $ (1,682) | $ — | ||
Gross Margin | 23,327 | 1,824 | 25,151 | ||
R&D | 2,942 | (112) | 2,830 | ||
SG&A | 12,332 | (312) | 12,020 | ||
Other (income) expense, net | (548) | (48) | (596) | ||
Earnings before taxes | 8,466 | 2,296 | 10,762 | ||
Taxes on Earnings | 1,942 | (220) | 1,722 | ||
Net Earnings | 6,524 | 2,516 | 9,040 | ||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 3.72 | $ 1.43 | $ 5.15 | ||
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.682 billion and other net expenses of $614 million associated with restructuring actions, legal reserves, acquisitions, investment impairment charges, and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.
12M24 | |||||
As | Specified | As Adjusted | |||
Intangible Amortization | $ 1,878 | $ (1,878) | $ — | ||
Gross Margin | 21,366 | 2,213 | 23,579 | ||
R&D | 2,844 | (140) | 2,704 | ||
SG&A | 11,697 | (117) | 11,580 | ||
Other (income) expense, net | (376) | (163) | (539) | ||
Earnings before taxes | 7,013 | 2,633 | 9,646 | ||
Taxes on Earnings | (6,389) | 7,835 | 1,446 | ||
Net Earnings | 13,402 | (5,202) | 8,200 | ||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 7.64 | $ (2.97) | $ 4.67 | ||
Specified items reflect intangible amortization expense of $1.878 billion and other net expenses of $755 million associated with intangible impairments, restructuring actions, acquisitions, a divestiture and other net expenses. See table titled "Details of Specified Items" for additional details regarding specified items.
A reconciliation of the fourth-quarter tax rates for 2025 and 2024 is shown below:
4Q25 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Pre-Tax Income | Taxes on Earnings | Tax Rate | |||
As reported (GAAP) | $ 2,358 | $ 582 | 24.7 % | 1) | ||
Specified items | 728 | (126) | ||||
Excluding specified items | $ 3,086 | $ 456 | 14.8 % | |||
4Q24 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Pre-Tax Income | Taxes on Earnings | Tax Rate | |||
As reported (GAAP) | $ 2,030 | $ (7,199) | (354.6 %) | 2) | ||
Specified items | 733 | 7,613 | ||||
Excluding specified items | $ 2,763 | $ 414 | 15.0 % | |||
1) | 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $20 million of net tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. 2025 Taxes on Earnings also includes approximately $150 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
2) | 2024 Taxes on Earnings includes $7.497 billion in non-cash valuation allowance adjustments resulting from the restructuring of certain foreign affiliates and the confirmation of certain tax filing positions. |
A reconciliation of the year-to-date tax rates for 2025 and 2024 is shown below:
12M25 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Pre-Tax Income | Taxes on Earnings | Tax Rate | |||
As reported (GAAP) | $ 8,466 | $ 1,942 | 22.9 % | 3) | ||
Specified items | 2,296 | (220) | ||||
Excluding specified items | $ 10,762 | $ 1,722 | 16.0 % | |||
12M24 | ||||||
($ in millions) | Pre-Tax Income | Taxes on Earnings | Tax Rate | |||
As reported (GAAP) | $ 7,013 | $ (6,389) | (91.1 %) | 4) | ||
Specified items | 2,633 | 7,835 | ||||
Excluding specified items | $ 9,646 | $ 1,446 | 15.0 % | |||
3) | 2025 Taxes on Earnings includes the recognition of approximately $70 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 $610 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
4) | 2024 Taxes on Earnings includes $7.497 billion in non-cash valuation allowance adjustments resulting from the restructuring of certain foreign affiliates and the confirmation of certain tax filing positions. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Revenue Reconciliation Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 ($ in millions) (unaudited) | |||||||||||
12M25 | 12M24 | % Change vs. 12M24 | |||||||||
Non-GAAP | |||||||||||
Abbott | Abbott | Impact | Adjusted | Reported | Adjusted | Organic | |||||
Total Company | 44,328 | 41,950 | (13) | 41,937 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.5 | ||||
U.S. | 17,126 | 16,323 | (13) | 16,310 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||
Intl | 27,202 | 25,627 | — | 25,627 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 5.9 | ||||
Total Nutrition | 8,451 | 8,413 | (13) | 8,400 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | ||||
U.S. | 3,606 | 3,689 | (13) | 3,676 | (2.3) | (1.9) | (1.9) | ||||
Intl | 4,845 | 4,724 | — | 4,724 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.7 | ||||
Adult Nutrition | 4,477 | 4,390 | (13) | 4,377 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | ||||
U.S. | 1,448 | 1,481 | (13) | 1,468 | (2.2) | (1.4) | (1.4) | ||||
Intl | 3,029 | 2,909 | — | 2,909 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.1 | ||||
(a) | Reflects the impact of discontinuing the ZonePerfect® product line in the Nutrition business. This action was initiated in March 2024. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Details of Specified Items Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||||
Acquisition or | Restructuring | Intangible | Other (c) | Total | |||||
Gross Margin | $ 2 | $ 3 | $ 422 | $ 1 | $ 428 | ||||
R&D | — | (14) | — | (15) | (29) | ||||
SG&A | (38) | (51) | — | (165) | (254) | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (8) | (3) | — | (6) | (17) | ||||
Earnings before taxes | $ 48 | $ 71 | $ 422 | $ 187 | 728 | ||||
Taxes on Earnings (d) | (126) | ||||||||
Net Earnings | $ 854 | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 0.49 | ||||||||
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. |
c) | Other includes $165 million for legal reserves related to certain agreed-upon settlement. Other also 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 recognition of a tax expense as a result of the resolution of various tax positions related to prior years. Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $150 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Details of Specified Items Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||||
Acquisition or | Restructuring | Intangible | Other (c) | Total | |||||
Gross Margin | $ — | $ 49 | $ 465 | $ 159 | $ 673 | ||||
R&D | (1) | (20) | — | (38) | (59) | ||||
SG&A | (5) | (22) | — | 6 | (21) | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (2) | — | — | 22 | 20 | ||||
Earnings before taxes | $ 8 | $ 91 | $ 465 | $ 169 | 733 | ||||
Taxes on Earnings (d) | 7,613 | ||||||||
Net Earnings | $ (6,880) | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ (3.93) | ||||||||
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 European Union's Medical Device Regulations (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Device Regulations (IVDR) requirements for previously approved products and intangible asset impairment charges. |
d) | Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items, including non-cash valuation allowance adjustments. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Details of Specified Items Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||||
Acquisition or | Restructuring | Intangible | Other (c) | Total | |||||
Gross Margin | $ 3 | $ 128 | $ 1,682 | $ 11 | $ 1,824 | ||||
R&D | (1) | (56) | — | (55) | (112) | ||||
SG&A | (53) | (100) | — | (159) | (312) | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (26) | (3) | — | (19) | (48) | ||||
Earnings before taxes | $ 83 | $ 287 | $ 1,682 | $ 244 | 2,296 | ||||
Taxes on Earnings (d) | (220) | ||||||||
Net Earnings | $ 2,516 | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 1.43 | ||||||||
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. |
c) | Other includes $165 million for legal reserves related to certain agreed-upon settlement. Other also 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. Taxes on Earnings includes approximately $610 million in adjustments related to prior recognition of a significant non-cash deferred tax benefit. |
Abbott Laboratories and Subsidiaries Details of Specified Items Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 (in millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | |||||||||
Acquisition or | Restructuring | Intangible | Other (c) | Total | |||||
Gross Margin | $ 2 | $ 125 | $ 1,878 | $ 208 | $ 2,213 | ||||
R&D | (5) | (21) | — | (114) | (140) | ||||
SG&A | (37) | (39) | — | (41) | (117) | ||||
Other (income) expense, net | (155) | — | — | (8) | (163) | ||||
Earnings before taxes | $ 199 | $ 185 | $ 1,878 | $ 371 | 2,633 | ||||
Taxes on Earnings (d) | 7,835 | ||||||||
Net Earnings | $ (5,202) | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ (2.97) | ||||||||
The table above provides additional details regarding the specified items described on table titled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Information." | |
a) | Includes the loss on the sale of a non-core business. 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 and intangible asset impairments. |
d) | Reflects the net tax benefit associated with the specified items, including non-cash valuation allowance adjustments. |
SOURCE Abbott
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