v3.26.1
Post-Employment Benefits (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Net costs recognized for Abbott’s major defined benefit plans and post-employment medical and dental benefit plans are as follows:
Defined Benefit PlansMedical and Dental Plans
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,		Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in millions)20262025202620252026202520262025
Service cost - benefits earned during the period$52 $53 $104 $107 $11 $11 $23 $21 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations123 123 248 245 18 18 36 34 
Expected return on plan assets(296)(281)(592)(559)(8)(6)(17)(13)
Net amortization of:
Actuarial loss, net2 2 3 4 1 — 3 — 
Prior service cost (credit)1 1 1 1 — (3)— (5)
Net cost (credit)$(118)$(102)$(236)$(202)$22 $20 $45 $37