Laboratory Co. of America - LH Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $258.62
  • Forecasted Upside: 13.13%
  • Number of Analysts: 16
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 11 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$228.61
▲ +1.64 (0.72%)

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Analyst Price Target for LH

Analyst Price Target is $258.62
▲ +13.13% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 16 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Laboratory Co. of America in the last 3 months. The average price target is $258.62, with a high forecast of $289.00 and a low forecast of $230.00. The average price target represents a 13.13% upside from the last price of $228.61.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 16 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Laboratory Co. of America. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
6/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
9/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
12/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
3/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
6/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
9/22/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 10 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/21/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
12/21/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 11 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/17/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $270.00
12/13/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$262.00 ➝ $271.00
12/10/2024Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$265.00 ➝ $275.00
10/30/2024Hsbc Global ResUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/30/2024HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/28/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$235.00 ➝ $240.00
10/25/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$234.00 ➝ $249.00
10/25/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$282.00 ➝ $289.00
10/16/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$249.00 ➝ $234.00
10/1/2024Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageNeutral$235.00
9/24/2024Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$250.00 ➝ $240.00
9/23/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$245.00 ➝ $265.00
9/20/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$278.00 ➝ $282.00
8/5/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $260.00
8/2/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $270.00
8/2/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$220.00 ➝ $230.00
8/2/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$213.00 ➝ $249.00
8/2/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$261.00 ➝ $277.00
8/2/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $275.00
7/9/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$210.00 ➝ $215.00
7/8/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$258.00 ➝ $261.00
5/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$261.00 ➝ $243.00
4/26/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $255.00
4/26/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$234.00 ➝ $213.00
4/26/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $244.00
3/25/2024ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00
2/26/2024Leerink PartnrsReiterated RatingOutperform
2/26/2024Leerink PartnersInitiated CoverageOutperform$260.00
2/9/2024Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageIn-Line$240.00
1/3/2024BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$222.00
11/17/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$259.00 ➝ $261.00
10/31/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$257.00 ➝ $230.00
9/21/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $230.00
9/18/2023UBS GroupLower Target$255.00 ➝ $250.00
9/18/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$251.00 ➝ $237.00
9/15/2023MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$257.00
9/15/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$270.00
9/6/2023HSBCInitiated CoverageHold$210.00
8/14/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $270.00
8/3/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $260.00
8/2/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$247.41 ➝ $231.00
7/31/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $251.00
7/28/2023Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $270.00
5/16/2023MizuhoLower Target$277.00 ➝ $257.00
5/1/2023Truist FinancialLower Target$285.00 ➝ $275.00
4/26/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$265.00 ➝ $240.00
4/26/2023CitigroupLower Target$260.00 ➝ $235.00
3/13/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$304.00 ➝ $288.00
2/21/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$305.00 ➝ $304.00
2/21/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$315.00 ➝ $290.00
2/17/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $285.00
2/17/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$250.00 ➝ $260.00
2/17/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$300.00
2/17/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $277.00
1/11/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $285.00
1/6/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$290.00 ➝ $303.00
12/12/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$275.00 ➝ $250.00
11/23/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$308.00 ➝ $305.00
11/3/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$296.00 ➝ $250.00
10/31/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $290.00
10/28/2022Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $260.00
10/28/2022CitigroupLower Target$300.00 ➝ $275.00
10/28/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$297.00 ➝ $270.00
10/27/2022William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
9/19/2022ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/22/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight$300.00
8/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$308.00
8/4/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$295.00 ➝ $297.00
8/1/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$312.00 ➝ $308.00
5/25/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$360.00 ➝ $300.00
5/4/2022MizuhoLower Target$354.00 ➝ $323.00
5/3/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$294.00 ➝ $265.00
5/2/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$344.00 ➝ $312.00
4/29/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$350.00 ➝ $320.00
4/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$290.00 ➝ $235.00
2/14/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$380.00 ➝ $360.00
2/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$340.00 ➝ $320.00
2/11/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$340.00 ➝ $344.00
2/11/2022CitigroupBoost Target$340.00 ➝ $350.00
1/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $294.00
12/20/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$332.00 ➝ $354.00
12/17/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$377.00 ➝ $380.00
12/14/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $340.00
11/1/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$336.00 ➝ $338.00
10/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$368.00 ➝ $377.00
8/31/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$273.00 ➝ $368.00
8/20/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$295.00 ➝ $336.00
8/19/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$318.00 ➝ $332.00
7/30/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $350.00
7/30/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$297.00 ➝ $330.00
7/30/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$310.00 ➝ $318.00
7/21/2021Robert W. BairdSet TargetBuy$276.78
5/20/2021ArgusBoost TargetAverage ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $295.00
5/12/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$267.00 ➝ $310.00
5/3/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$300.00 ➝ $320.00
5/3/2021CitigroupBoost Target$278.00 ➝ $312.00
5/3/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $310.00
4/14/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetAbove Average ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $300.00
4/1/2021Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy
2/12/2021CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$257.00 ➝ $278.00
2/12/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$261.00 ➝ $279.00
2/12/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$242.00 ➝ $267.00
1/29/2021CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$249.00 ➝ $257.00
1/14/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$234.00 ➝ $242.00
1/11/2021ArgusUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$245.00
1/8/2021Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $260.00
10/28/2020MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $234.00
10/27/2020William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
10/14/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$183.00 ➝ $230.00
7/31/2020MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$186.00 ➝ $215.00
7/29/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $240.00
7/29/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $240.00
7/29/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $230.00
7/29/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$214.00 ➝ $249.00
7/14/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$194.00 ➝ $220.00
7/13/2020Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$202.00 ➝ $217.00
6/10/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingBuy
6/8/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$199.00 ➝ $219.00
6/4/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$118.00 ➝ $223.00
6/2/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$210.00
5/21/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00
5/20/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$241.00 ➝ $244.00
5/15/2020MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$158.00 ➝ $186.00
5/5/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$209.00 ➝ $218.00
4/30/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$149.00 ➝ $188.00
4/30/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$172.00 ➝ $241.00
4/30/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$147.00 ➝ $190.00
4/29/2020KeyCorpDowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
4/27/2020Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$188.00
4/27/2020CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $214.00
4/23/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$188.00 ➝ $195.00
4/16/2020MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$163.00 ➝ $158.00
4/13/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $200.00
4/8/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$211.00 ➝ $172.00
4/2/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$182.00 ➝ $149.00
3/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $170.00
3/30/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$212.00 ➝ $170.00
3/26/2020BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$212.00 ➝ $188.00
3/24/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$204.00 ➝ $182.00
2/25/2020MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$174.00 ➝ $190.00
2/18/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$199.00 ➝ $211.00
2/14/2020Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageBuy$215.00
2/14/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$179.00 ➝ $204.00
2/13/2020Piper SandlerBoost Target$177.00 ➝ $219.00
1/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$210.00
1/3/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.45 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 33 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/25/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/24/2024
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
7/24/2024
  • 37 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
8/23/2024
  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
9/22/2024
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
10/22/2024
  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
11/21/2024
  • 58 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 58 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Laboratory Co. of America logo
Labcorp Holdings Inc. provides laboratory services. It operates through two segments, Diagnostics Laboratories and Biopharma Laboratory Services. The company offers various tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid, PAP, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D, prostate-specific antigens, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis C, 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 services, medical drug monitoring services, chronic disease programs, and kidney stone prevention tests; and health and wellness services to employers and managed care organizations (MCOs). In addition, the company offers online and mobile applications that enable patients to check test results; online applications for providers, MCOs, and accountable care organizations; specimen collection services; and drug development, medical device, and companion diagnostic development solutions, as well as support for crop protection and chemical testing. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies; and MCOs, employer plans, other health insurance providers, governmental agencies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, crop protection and chemical companies, academic institutions, independent clinical laboratories, and retailers. The company was founded in 1995 is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina.
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Today's Range

Now: $228.61
Low: $226.56
High: $229.77

50 Day Range

MA: $232.13
Low: $214.13
High: $246.22

52 Week Range

Now: $228.61
Low: $191.97
High: $247.99

Volume

996,890 shs

Average Volume

659,601 shs

Market Capitalization

$19.12 billion

P/E Ratio

44.22

Dividend Yield

1.25%

Beta

1.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Laboratory Co. of America?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Laboratory Co. of America in the last year: Argus, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leerink Partners, Leerink Partnrs, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, StockNews.com, TheStreet, Truist Financial Co., and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for Laboratory Co. of America?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Laboratory Co. of America in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $258.62, suggesting a possible upside of 13.1%. Robert W. Baird has the highest price target set, predicting LH will reach $289.00 in the next twelve months. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $230.00 for Laboratory Co. of America in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Laboratory Co. of America?

Laboratory Co. of America currently has 4 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Laboratory Co. of America?

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How do I contact Laboratory Co. of America's investor relations team?

Laboratory Co. of America's physical mailing address is 358 South Main Street, BURLINGTON NC, 27215. The medical research company's listed phone number is (336) 229-1127 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Laboratory Co. of America is www.labcorp.com. Learn More about contacing Laboratory Co. of America investor relations.