# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q3-2008 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2008-10-15 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q3-2008

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Beats on EPS, Stock Down 1.6%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.79 | N/A | +2.20% |
| 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 $0.79, slightly beating expectations, but the stock fell by 1.6% after the announcement. The lack of revenue details and management commentary may have contributed to investor uncertainty, leading to the stock's decline.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q3-2008_