# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q4-2008 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2009-01-21 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q4-2008

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Misses on EPS, Stock Up 6.34%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.89 | N/A | -15.96% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record for this earnings call, so the analysis is based solely on numerical results.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available for this quarter.

### What It Means

Abbott Laboratories reported earnings that missed expectations on EPS, which typically raises concerns among investors. However, the stock reacted positively, rising by 6.34%. This increase may be attributed to other factors not detailed in the earnings report or investor sentiment despite the earnings miss.

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