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Abbott (ABT) closed at $132.96 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.56% move from the prior day.
Medical - Devices Industry | Healthcare Sector | Mr. Robert B. Ford CEO | XMUN Exchange | US0028241000 ISIN |
US Country | 114,000 Employees | 15 Apr 2025 Last Dividend | 2 Jan 2013 Last Split | 13 Jan 1978 IPO Date |
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that engages in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of health care products. With its foundation laid in 1888, and headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, the company has established a significant presence worldwide. Abbott operates across four main sectors: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices, catering to a diverse range of healthcare needs from generic pharmaceuticals to advanced medical devices.
Abbott Laboratories offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across various healthcare domains: