Discontinued — last reported Q1 '22
Sales Rebates and Discounts
Abbott Sales Rebates and Discounts increased by 160.3% to $682.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 160.3%, from $262.00M to $682.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Sales Rebates and Discounts shows an upward trend with a 17.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may signal higher competitive pressure or a shift in sales mix toward high-volume, lower-margin channels.
Detailed definition
This represents accrued liabilities for estimated rebates, volume discounts, and chargebacks owed to customers based on...
Peer comparison
Highly relevant for pharmaceutical and medical device companies; peers often disclose this as a significant deduction from gross sales.
sales_rebates_and_discountsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $364.00M | $234.00M | $232.00M | $262.00M | $682.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -35.7% | -0.9% | +12.9% | +160.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -35.7% | -0.9% | +12.9% | +160.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abbott's sales rebates and discounts?
- Abbott (ABT) reported sales rebates and discounts of $682.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Abbott's sales rebates and discounts changed year-over-year?
- Abbott's sales rebates and discounts increased by 160.3% year-over-year, from $262.00M to $682.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Abbott's sales rebates and discounts?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Abbott's sales rebates and discounts has grown at a 17.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $364.00M to $682.00M.
- What does sales rebates and discounts mean?
- Accrued costs for discounts and rebates promised to customers for their purchases.