Current Liabilities

Derivative Liabilities - Designated as Hedging Instruments

Abbott Derivative Liabilities - Designated as Hedging Instruments decreased by 29.3% to $210.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher exposure to market risks or unfavorable movements in the underlying hedged items, while a decrease indicates reduced liability from hedging activities.

Detailed definition

This represents the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated as hedging instruments and are cu...

Peer comparison

Common among multinational corporations with significant foreign exchange and interest rate exposure.

Metric ID: derivative_liabilities_hedging

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$131.00M$297.00M$210.00M
QoQ Change+126.7%-29.3%
YoY Change+126.7%
Range$131.00M$297.00M
Avg YoY Growth+126.7%
Median YoY Growth+126.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott's derivative liabilities - designated as hedging instruments?
Abbott (ABT) reported derivative liabilities - designated as hedging instruments of $210.00M in Q1 2026.
What does derivative liabilities - designated as hedging instruments mean?
The current market value of financial contracts used to hedge risks that would result in a cash payment if settled today.