# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q1-2019 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2019-04-17 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q1-2019

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Misses on EPS, Stock Down 4.58%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.63 | N/A | -0.02% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based solely on numerical results.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available for this quarter.

### What It Means

Abbott Laboratories reported an EPS of $0.63, slightly missing expectations. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 4.58%. Investors may be concerned about the lack of revenue details and guidance, contributing to the stock's decline.

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