# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q1-2020 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2020-04-16 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q1-2020

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Misses on EPS, Stock Up 5.56%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.65 | N/A | -1.70% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

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

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

Abbott Laboratories reported an EPS of $0.65, slightly missing expectations. Despite this, the stock rose by 5.56%, indicating that investors may have reacted positively to other aspects of the company's performance or outlook not detailed in the earnings report.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q1-2020_