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Restructuring Plans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Plans
Note 8 — Restructuring Plans

In 2025, Abbott management approved plans to streamline operations in order to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in its diagnostics and medical devices businesses. In addition, Abbott recognized asset impairment charges of $12 million related to these restructuring plans in the first six months of 2025. The following summarizes the activity related to these restructuring actions and the status of the related accruals as of June 30, 2026:

(in millions)Total
Accrued balance at December 31, 2025$180 
Payments and other adjustments(76)
Accrued balance at June 30, 2026$104