About Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
Abbott Laboratories is a Medical Devices company operating in the Healthcare sector.
ABT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $104.85
- Market Cap
- $182.20B
- 52-Week High
- $139.06
- 52-Week Low
- $104.10
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Devices
$1,000 Invested in Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
How much would $1,000 invested in ABT be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ABT 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Abbott Laboratories (ABT) in 2025 would be worth $845 as of May 2026, representing a -15.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ABT 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Abbott Laboratories (ABT) in 2023 would be worth $1,146 as of May 2026, representing a +14.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ABT 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Abbott Laboratories (ABT) in 2021 would be worth $977 as of May 2026, representing a -2.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ABT 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Abbott Laboratories (ABT) in 2016 would be worth $3,169 as of May 2026, representing a +216.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ABT at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Abbott Laboratories (ABT) at IPO would be worth $582,691 as of May 2026, representing a +58169.1% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.34% with a median return of +1.33%. The stock had 337 positive months (61%) and 214 negative months (39%). The best month in ABT's history was March 1986 with a +22.1% return, while the worst was June 2002 at -20.7%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.6%), and August the weakest (0.1%).
ABT's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1985 with a cumulative return of +54.7%, and the worst was 2002 at -26.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has delivered an average annual return of +15.85% with a median return of +18.66%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.75%. The stock posted gains in 35 years (76%) and losses in 11 years (24%).
ABT's best year was 1985 with a +68.21% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -26.73%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. ABT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.89% | $124.66 | $104.85 |
| 2025 | +12.87% | $110.45 | $124.66 |
| 2024 | +4.81% | $105.38 | $110.45 |
| 2023 | +2.26% | $103.05 | $105.38 |
| 2022 | -20.68% | $129.92 | $103.05 |
| 2021 | +30.53% | $99.53 | $129.92 |
| 2020 | +28.04% | $77.73 | $99.53 |
| 2019 | +22.08% | $63.67 | $77.73 |
| 2018 | +29.06% | $49.34 | $63.67 |
| 2017 | +52.03% | $32.45 | $49.34 |
| 2016 | -12.32% | $37.01 | $32.45 |
| 2015 | +1.87% | $36.33 | $37.01 |
| 2014 | +20.08% | $30.26 | $36.33 |
| 2013 | +23.96% | $24.41 | $30.26 |
| 2012 | +20.30% | $20.29 | $24.41 |
| 2011 | +21.78% | $16.66 | $20.29 |
| 2010 | -8.27% | $18.16 | $16.66 |
| 2009 | +4.58% | $17.37 | $18.16 |
| 2008 | -2.49% | $17.81 | $17.37 |
| 2007 | +18.04% | $15.09 | $17.81 |
| 2006 | +26.86% | $11.89 | $15.09 |
| 2005 | -13.48% | $13.75 | $11.89 |
| 2004 | +17.80% | $11.67 | $13.75 |
| 2003 | +19.27% | $9.78 | $11.67 |
| 2002 | -26.73% | $13.35 | $9.78 |
| 2001 | +17.08% | $11.41 | $13.35 |
| 2000 | +35.84% | $8.40 | $11.41 |
| 1999 | -24.79% | $11.16 | $8.40 |
| 1998 | +51.84% | $7.35 | $11.16 |
| 1997 | +31.97% | $5.57 | $7.35 |
| 1996 | +24.56% | $4.47 | $5.57 |
| 1995 | +30.45% | $3.43 | $4.47 |
| 1994 | +12.98% | $3.04 | $3.43 |
| 1993 | +0.02% | $3.03 | $3.04 |
| 1992 | -10.10% | $3.38 | $3.03 |
| 1991 | +56.10% | $2.16 | $3.38 |
| 1990 | +35.23% | $1.60 | $2.16 |
| 1989 | +44.71% | $1.10 | $1.60 |
| 1988 | +2.21% | $1.08 | $1.10 |
| 1987 | +7.04% | $1.01 | $1.08 |
| 1986 | +36.06% | $0.74 | $1.01 |
| 1985 | +68.21% | $0.44 | $0.74 |
| 1984 | -5.16% | $0.47 | $0.44 |
| 1983 | +19.29% | $0.39 | $0.47 |
| 1982 | +43.52% | $0.27 | $0.39 |
| 1981 | -4.42% | $0.28 | $0.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ABT
What sector is ABT in? ▼
ABT operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Devices industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has ABT performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, ABT has posted gains in 35 years (76% of the time). The best year was 1985 with a +68.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ABT? ▼
You can invest in ABT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ABT.
Last updated: 3/24/2026