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INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement Plan    
INVESTMENTS    
Investments, at fair value $ 17,659,748 $ 15,576,603
Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement Plan | Common stock - employer securities    
INVESTMENTS    
Abbott common shares 22,899,112 24,199,951
Investments, at fair value $ 2,869,030 $ 2,737,256
Market value per share $ 125.29 $ 113.11
Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement Plan (Puerto Rico)    
INVESTMENTS    
Investments, at fair value $ 264,892 $ 237,222
Abbott Laboratories Stock Retirement Plan (Puerto Rico) | Common stock - employer securities    
INVESTMENTS    
Abbott common shares 529,424 553,452
Investments, at fair value $ 66,331 $ 62,601
Market value per share $ 125.29 $ 113.11