Abbott Laboratories reports fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted EPS of $1.19, up 15.5% year-on-year, on revenues up 1.5% to $10.2 billion.

On an organic basis and excluding sales linked to Covid-19 tests, the healthcare group's quarterly sales rose by 11%, boosted in particular by the medical devices (+15.4%) and nutrition (+13.9%) divisions.

With full-year 2023 adjusted EPS of $4.44 and organic sales growth (excluding Covid-19-related revenues) of 11.6%, Abbott expects 2024 target ranges of $4.50-4.70 and 8-10% respectively.

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