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LH

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

NYSE: LH · HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH

$257.14
-0.94% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$21.19B
P/E ratio
24.56
P/S ratio
1.52x
EPS (TTM)
$10.47
Dividend yield
1.11%
52W range
$237 – $292
Volume
0.6M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B
6.0
Quality
B
5.5
Profitability
C+
6.0
Valuation
B
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$310.06
+20.58%
12-Month target
$266.52
+3.65%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$314.31
Margin of safety
+7.77%
2 Strong Buy12 Buy5 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $490.30M — positive
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$11.86B$12.16B$13.01B$13.95B$13.95B$15.1B
Net income$1.28B$418.00M$746.00M$876.50M$164.70M
EPS$10.47$18.42
Free cash flow$1.47B$874.10M$1.10B$1.21B$490.30M
Profit margin10.78%3.44%5.73%6.28%6.28%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-27WILKINSON, PETER JSale1,633$267.05
2026-03-27MELTZER, JONATHAN CSale839$267.05
2026-03-26WILKINSON, PETER JBuy2,388

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
LH$21.19B636.75.56.06.0+7.77%Buy
LLY$789.69B7810.010.05.06.5Strong Buy
JNJ$547.64B594.79.03.36.0-41.97%Buy
ABBV$351.47B634.08.04.75.0-24.92%Buy
UNH$322.34B545.35.57.34.8+42.06%Buy
AZN$294.17B646.78.05.35.0+4.07%Buy

Smart narrative

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings trades at $257.14. representing a P/E of 24.56x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 63/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.26, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $13.95B. with profit margins at 6.28%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $314.31.

Frequently asked questions

What is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's stock price?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) trades at $257.14.
Is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings overvalued?
Smart Value Score 63/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $314.31.
What is the price target of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)?
The analyst target price is $310.06, representing +20.6% upside from the current price of $257.14.
What is the intrinsic value of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $314.31, a +7.8% margin of safety versus $257.14.
What is the future stock price of LH by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings could reach $2,572.97 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's revenue?
TTM revenue is $13.95B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.26 — grey zone.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryDIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.52x
ROE10.50%
Beta0.99
50D MA$271.22
200D MA$268.54
Shares out0.08B
Float0.08B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.6M

Performance

1 week-2.52%
1 month-5.72%
3 months-5.30%
YTD+2.50%
1 year
3 years
5 years