Abbott (ABT) Tops Q1 EPS by 7c, Revenue Beats, Suspends Guidance

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Abbott Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results

April 16, 2020 7:30 AM EDT

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

First-quarter worldwide sales of $7.7 billion increased 2.5 percent on a reported basis and 4.3 percent on an organic* basis. Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations under GAAP was $0.30 and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, which excludes specified items, was $0.65 in the first quarter. Due to uncertainties regarding the duration and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Abbott is suspending its previously announced annual guidance for 2020. Abbott's... More