# Abbott plans nutrition business spin-off, lowers 2026 sales growth outlook

https://mins.news/en/item/109498

- Reuters, 2026-10-21 13:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/abbott-lowers-2026-sales-growth-forecast-medical-device-weakness-2026-10-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad8bae1ab53aa0001d9bea8

> Abbott Laboratories said it plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company and lowered its 2026 sales growth forecast. Its shares fell 3.4% in premarket trading.

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