# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q3-2016 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2016-10-19 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q3-2016

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.82%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.59 | N/A | +1.55% |
| 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 that exceeded expectations, but the stock fell by 2.82% in reaction. This decline may reflect investor concerns or broader market trends, as there was no revenue figure provided and no guidance updates were shared.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q3-2016_