LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
NYSE: LH · HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH
$255.08
+1.60% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$21.83B
P/E ratio
23.57
P/S ratio
1.54x
EPS (TTM)
$11.29
Dividend yield
1.09%
52W range
$239 – $291
Volume
0.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+6.5
Quality
B5.5
Profitability
C+4.7
Valuation
C5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$308.30
+20.86%
12-Month target
$266.52
+4.48%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$208.66
Margin of safety
-38.93%
3 Strong Buy12 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $70.50M — positive
Risks
- 38.93% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.86B | $12.16B | $13.01B | $13.95B | $14.14B | $15.1B |
| Net income | $1.28B | $418.00M | $746.00M | $876.50M | $277.80M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $11.29 | $18.42 |
| Free cash flow | $1.47B | $874.10M | $1.10B | $1.21B | $70.50M | — |
| Profit margin | 10.78% | 3.44% | 5.73% | 6.28% | 6.66% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | SCHECHTER, ADAM H | Sale | 5,903 | $254.50 |
| 2026-03-27 | WILKINSON, PETER J | Sale | 1,633 | $267.05 |
| 2026-03-27 | MELTZER, JONATHAN C | Sale | 839 | $267.05 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings trades at $255.08. representing a P/E of 23.57x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.26, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $14.14B. with profit margins at 6.66%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $208.66.
Frequently asked questions
What is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's stock price?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) trades at $255.08, on a P/E of 23.6x and a P/S of 1.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings overvalued?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings carries a Smart Value Score of 67/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $208.66 against the $255.08 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $308.30, about 20.9% above the current $255.08. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of LH by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $2,572.97, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $208.66, a -38.9% margin of safety versus today's $255.08. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's revenue?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's trailing twelve-month revenue is $14.14B, and our model projects it reaching about $17.77B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 2.26, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryDIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.54x
ROE10.79%
Beta0.88
50D MA$262.10
200D MA$267.79
Shares out0.08B
Float0.08B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.6M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+6.18%
3 months-0.36%
YTD+5.69%
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