• Abbott Laboratories 2023 shares outstanding were 1.749B, a 0.85% decline from 2022.
• Abbott Laboratories 2022 shares outstanding were 1.764B, a 1.4% decline from 2021.
• Abbott Laboratories 2021 shares outstanding were 1.789B, a 0.17% increase from 2020.

Shares outstanding can be defined as the number of shares held by shareholders (including insiders) assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.