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Sep 30, 2021

Abbott Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Achieved strong double-digit earnings growth and raised guidance.

Key Takeaways

Abbott announced strong growth overall and across all four of its major business areas in Q3 2021. The company is pleased with the continued advancements of its new product pipeline, including several recent launches in large, high-growth markets.

Worldwide sales increased 23.4 percent on a reported basis and 22.4 percent on an organic basis.

Global COVID-19 testing-related sales were $1.9 billion.

FreeStyle Libre® and Libre Sense™ sales were $968 million, representing sales growth of 41.6 percent on a reported basis.

Abbott projects 2021 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of $3.55 to $3.65.

Total Revenue
$10.9B
Previous year: $8.85B
+23.4%
EPS
$1.4
Previous year: $0.98
+42.9%
Organic Sales Growth
22.4%
Previous year: 10.6%
+111.3%
Gross Profit
$6.51B
Previous year: $4.89B
+33.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.3B
Previous year: $4.48B
+107.6%
Free Cash Flow
$2.24B
Previous year: $1.57B
+42.7%
Total Assets
$73.8B
Previous year: $69B
+6.9%

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Forward Guidance

Abbott projects 2021 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations under GAAP of $3.55 to $3.65. Excluding specified items, projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations would be $5.00 to $5.10 for full-year 2021.