NORTH CHICAGO (dpa-AFX) - Abbott Laboratories (ABT) revealed earnings for
first quarter that decreased from last year

The company's bottom line totaled $1.23 billion, or $0.70 per share. This
compares with $1.32 billion, or $0.75 per share, in last year's first quarter.

Excluding items, Abbott Laboratories reported adjusted earnings of $1.73 billion
or $0.98 per share for the period.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 2.2% to $9.96 billion from $9.75
billion last year.

Abbott Laboratories earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q1): $1.23 Bln. vs. $1.32 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $0.70 vs. $0.75 last year.
-Revenue (Q1): $9.96 Bln vs. $9.75 Bln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $4.55 - $4.70


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