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Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)

Medical Devices ยท Abbott Park, IL, United States ยท Founded 1888

$200.0B
Market Cap
$44.33B
Revenue
114,000
Employees
$6.52B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
  • Market capitalization: $200.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $44.33 billion
  • Net income: $6.52 billion
  • Employees: 114,000
  • Sector: Healthcare
  • Headquarters: Abbott Park, United States
  • Founded: 1888

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๐Ÿ“‹ About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a diversified healthcare company operating across medical devices (FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors), diagnostics (lab and rapid testing), nutrition (Similac, Ensure, Pedialyte), and established pharmaceuticals (sold primarily in emerging markets). The FreeStyle Libre has become the world's leading continuous glucose monitoring system with over 5 million users. Annual revenue exceeds $40 billion.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Abbott Laboratories Makes Money

Medical Devices (led by FreeStyle Libre) is the growth engine. Diagnostics generates recurring revenue from test consumables. Nutrition sells branded products through retail and healthcare channels. Established Pharmaceuticals sells branded generics in emerging markets. The FreeStyle Libre's recurring sensor revenue (users replace sensors every 14 days) creates a powerful annuity stream.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Wallace Calvin Abbott founded the company in 1888 in Chicago. Abbott spun off AbbVie (pharmaceuticals) in 2013 to focus on medical devices, diagnostics, and nutrition. The $25 billion St. Jude Medical acquisition in 2017 strengthened the cardiac device portfolio. COVID rapid testing (BinaxNOW) generated billions in windfall revenue in 2021-2022. The company faced a major infant formula recall in 2022 that contributed to a national shortage.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$200.0B
Annual Revenue$44.33B
Net Income$6.52B
Profit Margin15%
Revenue per Employee$388860K
Stock ExchangeNYSE
Ticker SymbolABT

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID test became the most widely used rapid test in the US. The 2022 infant formula recall at Abbott's Sturgis, Michigan plant contributed to a nationwide formula shortage that became a political crisis. FreeStyle Libre has been approved for use without fingerstick calibration, making it the first truly hassle-free CGM.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

FreeStyle Libre is a genuine growth franchise with a massive addressable market (Type 2 diabetes adoption is still early), and Abbott's diversification provides stability u2014 the formula recall was a black eye but not a lasting wound.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott Laboratories's revenue?

Abbott Laboratories generates approximately $44.33 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Abbott Laboratories have?

Abbott Laboratories employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide.

What is Abbott Laboratories's market cap?

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has a market capitalization of approximately $200.0 billion on the NYSE.

When was Abbott Laboratories founded?

Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Abbott Park, IL, United States.

Who is the CEO of Abbott Laboratories?

Robert Ford is the current CEO of Abbott Laboratories.

What is Abbott Laboratories's website?

Abbott Laboratories's official website is abbott.com.