Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Equity
Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans
Abbott Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans increased by 2.0% to 51M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.4%, from 61M to 51M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2021
How to read this metric
A high number indicates significant future dilution potential, while a decrease suggests a reduction in equity-based compensation overhead.
Detailed definition
This represents the total number of common shares authorized and set aside for future issuance to employees and director...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for all publicly traded companies with equity-based incentive programs.
Metric ID:
shares_reserved_for_stock_plansHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 87M | 87M | 74M | 74M | 74M | 60M | 60M | 61M | 50M | 50M | 51M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -14.9% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -18.9% | +0.0% | +1.7% | -18.0% | +0.0% | +2.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -14.9% | -14.9% | -18.9% | -18.9% | -17.6% | -16.7% | -16.7% | -16.4% |
Range50M – 87M
CAGR-19.2%
Avg YoY Growth-16.9%
Median YoY Growth-16.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abbott's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
- Abbott (ABT) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 51M in Q3 2025.
- How has Abbott's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
- Abbott's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 16.4% year-over-year, from 61M to 51M.
- What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
- The total number of shares set aside to be issued for future employee stock compensation.