Abbott (ABT) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS, Guides FY19 EPS In-Line

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Abbott Reports 2018 Results and Issues Strong Forecast for 2019

January 23, 2019 7:45 AM EST

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --  Abbott today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018, and issued financial outlook for 2019.

Full-year 2018 worldwide sales of $30.6 billion increased 11.6 percent on a reported basis and 7.3 percent on an organic* basis.  Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations under GAAP was $1.31 in the full year 2018 and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, which excludes specified items, was $2.88, reflecting 15.2 percent growth1. Fourth-quarter worldwide sales of $7.8 billion increased 2.3 percent on a reported basis and 6.4 percent on an organic basis. Reported... More