# Abbott Laboratories (ABT) — Q4-2009 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2010-01-27 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Health Care / Health Care Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q4-2009

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Abbott Laboratories Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.06%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.98 | N/A | -16.31% |
| 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 $0.98, which was below expectations, resulting in a stock decline of 1.06%. The lack of revenue data and guidance may contribute to investor uncertainty moving forward. The stock's reaction reflects the disappointment in earnings performance.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/ABT/earnings/Q4-2009_