ABT

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad range of medical devices, diagnostic products, nutritional products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company operates through four business segments: Medical Devices (cardiovascular systems, neuromodulation, diabetes care, and structural heart), Diagnostics (laboratory diagnostics, point-of-care testing, molecular diagnostics), Nutrition (pediatric and adult nutritional products including Similac, Ensure, and Pedialyte), and Established Pharmaceuticals (branded generics in emerging markets). Abbott has a strong global presence, particularly in emerging markets where it holds leading positions in several categories. The company separated its research-based pharmaceutical business into AbbVie in 2013 to focus on diversified healthcare products. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, Abbott has a 135-year history of innovation. The company is known for products like FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring, structural heart devices, and rapid diagnostics, demonstrating consistent execution and shareholder value creation.