Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Health Care ยท Pharmaceutical Preparations
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 19, 1949. SentiSense covers Abbott Laboratories in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Pharmaceutical Preparations. Robert B. Ford is its chief executive officer. The company reports 115,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.abbott.com.
About Abbott Laboratories
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs. Products include pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuromodulation devices, coronary stents, catheters, infant formula, nutritional liquids for adults, continuous glucose monitors, and immunoassays and point-of-care diagnostic equipment. Abbott derives roughly 60% of sales outside the United States.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,945 institutions reported holding ABT, with 1.4 billion shares worth $124.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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- ABT financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Abbott Laboratories do?
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs.
What sector is ABT in?
SentiSense classifies Abbott Laboratories in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Pharmaceutical Preparations.
Where does ABT stock trade?
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 19, 1949.
Who is the CEO of Abbott Laboratories?
Robert B. Ford is the chief executive officer of Abbott Laboratories.