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Abbott shares drop 3.2% despite Q1 earnings beat due to Exact Sciences acquisition impact on 2026 outlook

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16 Apr 2026
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Abbott Laboratories reported a slight beat on first-quarter earnings and revenue, with sales up 7.8% and adjusted EPS rising 6%. However, shares fell 3.2% as the company warned that its recent $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences will reduce its 2026 earnings outlook by about $0.20 per share. Abbott expects full-year 2026 sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5% and remains confident in long-term growth despite near-term dilution from the acquisition. CEO Robert Ford highlighted the acquisition's strategic value in expanding Abbott's oncology diagnostics business in a high-growth market.

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