Abbott (ABT) Q4 Earnings Match Estimates

Abbott (ABT) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of$1.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of infant formula, medical devices and drugs would post earnings of $1.10 per share when it actually produced earnings of$1.14, delivering a surprise of 3.64%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three tim ...