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Mar 31, 2022

Abbott Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Abbott's diversified business performed well in a challenging environment, with strong performance in Medical Devices and Established Pharmaceuticals.

Key Takeaways

Abbott's Q1 2022 sales reached $11.9 billion, a 13.8% increase, or 17.5% on an organic basis. Excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, worldwide sales increased 3.9 percent on a reported basis and 7.7 percent on an organic basis. The company projects full-year 2022 diluted earnings per share under GAAP of at least $3.35 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of at least $4.70.

Worldwide sales increased 13.8 percent on a reported basis and 17.5 percent on an organic basis.

Worldwide sales, excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales, increased 3.9 percent on a reported basis and 7.7 percent on an organic basis.

Established Pharmaceuticals sales increased 7.1 percent on a reported basis and 13.4 percent on an organic basis.

Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 7.4 percent on a reported basis and 11.5 percent on an organic basis.

Total Revenue
$11.9B
Previous year: $10.5B
+13.8%
EPS
$1.73
Previous year: $1.32
+31.1%
Organic Sales Growth
17.5%
Previous year: 32.9%
-46.8%
Gross Profit
$6.91B
Previous year: $6.06B
+14.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.68B
Previous year: $8.05B
-4.7%
Free Cash Flow
$1.74B
Previous year: $2.24B
-22.1%
Total Assets
$74B
Previous year: $72.8B
+1.7%

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Forward Guidance

Abbott projects full-year 2022 diluted earnings per share under GAAP of at least $3.35. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share of at least $4.70 remains unchanged for the full-year 2022.