Core Insights - Abbott missed analysts' estimates for third-quarter revenue, reporting total revenue of $11.37 billion, slightly below the expected $11.40 billion, leading to a 3% drop in shares premarket [1][2]. Revenue Breakdown - Diagnostics segment sales fell 6.6% to $2.25 billion, missing the estimate of $2.29 billion, primarily due to a decline in COVID-19 testing demand [3]. - Medical devices segment sales increased 14.8% to $5.45 billion, driven by strong demand for continuous glucose monitors and heart devices [3]. External Factors - The halt of foreign aid has disrupted the supply chain for medical products and diagnostic tests in low-income countries, impacting Abbott's operations [2]. - Abbott is facing pricing pressure from China's procurement program, which purchases medical devices in bulk at significant discounts [2]. Profitability - On an adjusted basis, Abbott reported a third-quarter profit per share of $1.30, aligning with analysts' expectations [4]. - The company revised its annual adjusted profit forecast to a range of $5.12 to $5.18 per share, slightly down from the previous range of $5.10 to $5.20 [4].