Is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings a good investment? Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) is currently trading at 320.56 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 343.31 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 26.82. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.
Earnings Schedule: Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is expected to release its next earnings report on Oct. 27, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 19.84.
For income investors, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings pays a dividend yield of 0.90%. With a payout ratio of 24%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 2.88 USD (0.90% yield).
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
The next earnings date is projected to be Oct. 27, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 12.08.
Labcorp Holdings Inc. provides laboratory services. It operates in Diagnostics Laboratories and Biopharma Laboratory Services segments. The company offers various tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, PAP tests, hemoglobin A1C, PSA, tests for sexually transmitted diseases, vitamin D testing, microbiology cultures and procedures, and alcohol and other substance abuse tests. It also provides specialty testing services comprising gene-based and esoteric testing; advanced tests target specific diseases; services related to anatomic pathology/oncology, cardiovascular disease, coagulation, diagnostic genetics, endocrinology, infectious disease, women's health, pharmacogenetics, parentage and donor testing, occupational testing service, medical drug monitoring services, chronic disease programs, and kidney stone prevention tests; and health and wellness services to employers and managed care organizations. In addition, it offers digital pathology solutions, a pathology platforms that support the digitization, centralized review, and sharing of pathology slides; provider and payer digital platforms, an online applications for providers, MCOs, and ACOs; online and mobile applications that enable patients to check offerings, schedule PSC visits, check-in upon PSC arrival, complete documentation, access tests and test results, and manage their accounts; and Generative AI enabled Test Selection, a generative AI enabled tool. It serves clients, third party, medicare/medicaid, patients, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic companies, and CROs. It has a strategic collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to accelerate the discovery, development, and availability of pediatric diagnostics; a strategic alliance with the National Association of Community Health Centers to support current and emerging clinical leaders through the NACHC Leadership Exchange for Chief Medical Officers; and Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology to advance national clinical trial for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
1.62 USD
|
| June 11, 2027 (estimated) | 0.7790 |
| March 12, 2027 (estimated) | 0.8381 |
| ▸2026 |
2.94 USD
|
| Dec. 9, 2026 (estimated) | 0.7790 |
| Sept. 11, 2026 | 0.7200 |
| June 11, 2026 | 0.7200 |
| March 12, 2026 | 0.7200 |
| ▸2025 |
2.88 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2025 | 0.7200 |
| Sept. 11, 2025 | 0.7200 |
| June 11, 2025 | 0.7200 |
| March 12, 2025 | 0.7200 |
| ▸2024 |
2.88 USD
|
| Dec. 13, 2024 | 0.7200 |
| Sept. 13, 2024 | 0.7200 |
| June 12, 2024 | 0.7200 |
| March 13, 2024 | 0.7200 |
| ▸2023 |
2.68 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2023 | 0.7200 |
| Sept. 8, 2023 | 0.7200 |
| June 8, 2023 | 0.6186 |
| March 13, 2023 | 0.6186 |
| ▸2022 |
1.86 USD
|
| Dec. 9, 2022 | 0.6186 |
| Sept. 9, 2022 | 0.6186 |
| June 9, 2022 | 0.6186 |
| ▸1994 |
0.34 USD
|
| April 26, 1994 | 0.1718 |
| Jan. 25, 1994 | 0.1718 |
| ▸1993 |
0.69 USD
|
| Oct. 26, 1993 | 0.1718 |
| July 27, 1993 | 0.1718 |
| April 27, 1993 | 0.1718 |
| Jan. 26, 1993 | 0.1718 |
| ▸1992 |
0.64 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 1992 | 0.1718 |
| July 23, 1992 | 0.1718 |
| April 27, 1992 | 0.1503 |
| Jan. 31, 1992 | 0.1503 |
| ▸1991 |
0.56 USD
|
| Oct. 27, 1991 | 0.1503 |
| July 24, 1991 | 0.1503 |
| April 29, 1991 | 0.1289 |
| Jan. 28, 1991 | 0.1289 |
| ▸1990 |
1.77 USD
|
| July 24, 1990 | 1.7693 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Sep 11, 2026 | Paid | 0.72 USD |
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Jun 11, 2026 | Paid | 0.72 USD |
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Mar 12, 2026 | Paid | 0.72 USD |
| Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | Dec 11, 2025 | Paid | 0.72 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2000 | 1:10 |
| June 12, 2001 | 2:1 |
| May 13, 2002 | 2:1 |
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