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ABT Alternatives
The closest ABT alternative is PFE (5.73% yield, 5.3/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same healthcare sector as ABT (2.39% yield, 6.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to ABT in our universe is PFE — 3.34% higher yield than ABT (5.73% vs 2.39%) and a 5.3/10 safety score compared to ABT's 6.8/10.
Switching from ABT to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether ABT dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches ABT on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from ABT |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE · Pfizer Inc. | 5.73% | 5.3/10 · Mixed | 3.34% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ABT alternatives?
The closest ABT alternatives are PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. PFE is the single closest match at 5.73% yield and 5.3/10 safety, versus 2.39% and 6.8/10 for ABT.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to ABT?
Yes — PFE yields 5.73% versus ABT's 2.39%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against ABT's 6.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to ABT?
We rank 1 similar stocks for ABT: PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks ABT on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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