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Sep 30, 2020

Abbott Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Achieved strong double-digit earnings growth and raised guidance.

Key Takeaways

Abbott announced strong Q3 2020 financial results, driven by innovation and delivery despite challenging conditions. The company's new product pipeline remained highly productive, positioning it well to finish the year with momentum.

Worldwide sales increased 9.6 percent on a reported basis and 10.6 percent on an organic basis.

Worldwide Nutrition sales increased 2.6 percent on a reported basis and 4.1 percent on an organic basis.

Worldwide Diagnostics sales increased 38.2 percent on a reported basis and increased 38.8 percent on an organic basis, with $881 million in global COVID-19 testing-related sales.

Worldwide Medical Devices sales increased 3.4 percent on a reported basis and increased 2.6 percent on an organic basis.

Total Revenue
$8.85B
Previous year: $8.08B
+9.6%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.84
+16.7%
Organic Sales Growth
10.6%
Gross Profit
$4.89B
Previous year: $4.72B
+3.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.48B
Previous year: $4.09B
+9.5%
Free Cash Flow
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.55B
+1.5%
Total Assets
$69B
Previous year: $68.5B
+0.7%

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Forward Guidance

Abbott projects full-year 2020 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of at least $2.35. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would be at least $3.55 for full-year 2020.