How many acquisitions has Abbott made so far?

Abbott has completed 29 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $2.92B.

Which countries does Abbott usually acquire in?

Abbott has made acquisitions in 6 countries with the most activity in United States and France.

Which sectors does Abbott target for acquisitions?

Most of Abbott's acquisitions are in Cardiac and Vascular Disorders (9) and Ophthalmology (4).

In which year did Abbott make the most acquisitions?

Abbott was most active in 2003, with 4 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 29 Acquisitions by Abbott (Apr 2026)

Q: Which is Abbott's latest acquisition?

Abbott's most recent acquisition is Exact Sciences, a Provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer, acquired in March 2026 for $21B.

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Abbott has made a total of 29 acquisitions. Peak acquisition years include 2003 with 4 acquisitions, and 2014 and 2016 each with 3. Its acquisitions span 15 distinct sectors, with notable activity in Cardiac and Vascular Disorders (9), Ophthalmology (4), and Healthcare IT (2). Acquisition activity has occurred across 6 countries, with the majority in United States (24), alongside France (1) and Russia (1). Over the last five years, from 2020 to 2025, the average number of acquisitions per year is 0.8, with 1 acquisition completed in the current calendar year. The most recent acquisition was Exact Sciences, a provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer, founded in 1995 in Madison. This acquisition was completed in March 2026 for $21B.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of Abbott:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2025	1
2023	2
2021	1
2019	1
2016	3
2015	1
2014	3
2013	3
2010	1
2009	2
2008	1
2007	1
2004	3
2003	4
1999	1

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Recent acquisitions by Abbott

Abbott's most recent acquisition - Exact Sciences is a Provider of non-invasive molecular diagnostic testing solutions for cancer, founded in 1995 and located in Madison. Abbott acquired it in March 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by Abbott sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Mar 20, 2026	Exact Sciences	xytl	wzuk	96	953
Oct 27, 2025	LARALAB	jhuq	nemw	13	963
Sep 05, 2023	Bigfoot Biomedical	itdu	vnqn	90	794
Feb 08, 2023	Cardiovascular Systems	aegu	tjh{	42	397
Sep 02, 2021	JETi	gfdv	gbxt	96	304