ABT SEC Filing News — Abbott Laboratories

Latest SEC filings for Abbott Laboratories (ABT) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-28.

Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The company offers generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement ther…
Sector: Healthcare Industry: Medical Devices Market Cap: $182.9B CIK: 1800
20
Total Filings
2
Bullish Signals
0
Bearish Signals
16
Insider Transactions
1
Material Events (8-K)
2
Periodic Reports
Insider sentiment for ABT is currently leaning bullish. Of the 20 recent SEC filings, 2 carry bullish signals versus 0 bearish. This reflects more insider buying activity than selling in the recent filing window — a signal worth tracking alongside fundamental analysis. There were 16 insider transactions (Form 4) in this period.
ABT Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-04-28 — 2026-07-28
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
2 buys vs 0 sells
Net insider buying in this period — more purchases than sales reported.
Largest Transaction
$1.29M
Robert J. Alpern · 2026-05-15
7,587 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
1
Proposed insider sale filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-28

ABT filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

ABBOTT LABORATORIES filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-16

ABT filed 8-K — material company event

ABBOTT LABORATORIES filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Stratton John G (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Stratton John G (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Roman Michael F (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Roman Michael F (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Gonzalez Patricia Paola (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Gonzalez Patricia Paola (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Conroy Kevin T (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Conroy Kevin T (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Ahuja Nita (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Ahuja Nita (Director)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-01

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Morrone Louis H. (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Morrone Louis H. (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT) Shares: 269
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-29

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Cushman Elizabeth C. (EVP, GC AND SECRETARY) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Cushman Elizabeth C. (EVP, GC AND SECRETARY) Shares: 560
Form 4 Insider Buying 2026-06-18

ABT insider Stratton John G (Director) bought 2,000 shares (~$173.6K)

Stratton John G, listed as Director at ABBOTT LABORATORIES, reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 ABT shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Stratton John G (Director) Shares: 2,000 Est. Value: $173.6K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-15

ABT Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Robert J. Alpern (7,587 shares) ~$1.29M

Robert J. Alpern filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell ABT (ABBOTT LABORATORIES) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Robert J. Alpern Shares: 7,587 Est. Value: $1.29M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-29

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Moreland Mary K (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Moreland Mary K (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT) Shares: 5,314
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-04-29

ABT filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

ABBOTT LABORATORIES filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Conroy Kevin T (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Conroy Kevin T (Director) Shares: 2,286
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Stratton John G (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Stratton John G (Director) Shares: 2,286
Form 4 Insider Buying 2026-04-28

ABT insider STARKS DANIEL J (Director) bought 10,000 shares (~$926.5K)

STARKS DANIEL J, listed as Director at ABBOTT LABORATORIES, reported an open-market purchase of 10,000 ABT shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: STARKS DANIEL J (Director) Shares: 10,000 Est. Value: $926.5K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Roman Michael F (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Roman Michael F (Director) Shares: 2,286
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

O'Grady Michael (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: O'Grady Michael (Director) Shares: 2,286
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McKinstry Nancy (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McKinstry Nancy (Director) Shares: 2,286
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-28

ABT insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McDew Darren W (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McDew Darren W (Director) Shares: 2,286

Understanding Abbott Laboratories's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of ABT shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Abbott Laboratories must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Abbott Laboratories's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — ABT SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Abbott Laboratories submit to the SEC?

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about ABT?

A Form 4 for ABT discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Abbott Laboratories?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for ABT?

The 10-K is Abbott Laboratories's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all ABT SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Abbott Laboratories filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for ABT. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Abbott Laboratories file with the SEC?

Abbott Laboratories files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling ABT shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

More Tools for ABT

Want deeper ABT analysis?

View valuation, growth metrics, AI Strong Buy score, demand zones, peer comparison, and more — all on the ABT stock analysis page.

ABT Full Analysis
SEC filing data is sourced from SEC EDGAR. This page is updated automatically as new filings are detected. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Full Disclaimer.