Is ABT a good investment in 2026?

Abbott Laboratories trades at a P/E ratio of 30.4, with medium volatility (17.8% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of ABT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 17.8%, ABT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.74 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories has a dividend yield of 2.23%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$196.53B

P/E RATIO

30.4

BETA

0.74

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.23%

52W HIGH

$139.15

52W LOW

$105.27

VOLATILITY

17.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$109.41 → $113.10+3.37%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$137.14 → $113.10-17.5%

ABT | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	ABT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	30.4x	22.0x	↑ 38%
Beta	0.74	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.23%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	17.8%	22%	Lower risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare ABT's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ABABT(You are here)	$113.10	$196.53B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$291.96	$264.47B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$245.30	$591.15B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$26.62	$151.35B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Abbott Laboratories is currently trading at $113.10, which is 18.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.74, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME3.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ABT a good buy right now?

Abbott Laboratories trades at 30.4x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 17.8% volatility.

Does ABT pay dividends?

Yes, Abbott Laboratories offers a dividend yield of 2.23%. This translates to approximately $2.52 per share annually.

How volatile is ABT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 17.8% and beta of 0.74,ABT is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.