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LHLabcorp Holdings Inc.Hold5.5·$266.16+0.34%
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Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $266.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.9%; Below 200-MA (2d, -0.1%).

Labcorp Holdings is a global laboratory services company operating two segments: Dx (diagnostic testing, $10.9B revenue in 2025) and BLS (biopharma lab services, $3.1B), serving patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies in ~100 countries. Revenue is generated... Read more

$266.16+4.9% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#11 of 26 Diagnostics & Research
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield5.23%
IncomeYield1.08%Payout25.51%sustainable
Stop $253.54Target $279.11(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 0.8:1
Analyst target$310.12+16.5%17 analysts
$279.11our TP
$266.16price
$310.12mean
$340

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $266.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.9%; Below 200-MA (2d, -0.1%). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/10 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 40d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 23, 202640d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Risks
Thin upside margin: 4.9%
Below 200-MA (2d, -0.1%)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)23.6
P/E (Fwd)13.7
Mkt Cap$21.8B
EV/EBITDA12.5
Profit Mgn6.7%
ROE11.0%
Rev Growth5.8%
Beta0.88
Dividend1.08%
Rating analysts28

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.23bearish
IV55%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
1.5
Quality Rank
4.7
Value Rank
8.4
GatesA.R:R 0.8 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.0<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.0>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 40d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $249.31Resistance $275.00

Price Targets

$254
$279
A.Upside+4.9%
A.R:R0.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! asymmetry at 0.8 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (40d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LH stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $266.16, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 4.9%; Below 200-MA (2d, -0.1%). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $279.11 (+4.9%), stop $253.54 (−5.0%), A.R:R 0.8:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LH stock price target?

Take-profit target: $279.11 (+4.9% upside). Target $279.11 (+4.9%), stop $253.54 (−5.0%), A.R:R 0.8:1. Stop-loss: $253.54.

What are the risks of investing in LH?

Thin upside margin: 4.9%; Below 200-MA (2d, -0.1%).

Is LH overvalued or undervalued?

Labcorp Holdings Inc. trades at a P/E of 23.6 (forward 13.7). TrendMatrix value score: 6.5/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about LH?

28 analysts cover LH with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $310.

What does Labcorp Holdings Inc. do?Labcorp Holdings is a global laboratory services company operating two segments: Dx (diagnostic testing, $10.9B revenue...

Labcorp Holdings is a global laboratory services company operating two segments: Dx (diagnostic testing, $10.9B revenue in 2025) and BLS (biopharma lab services, $3.1B), serving patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies in ~100 countries. Revenue is generated from test fees billed to MCOs, Medicare/Medicaid, clients, and patients, with nearly all Dx revenues from the U.S. and BLS split 41%/59% U.S./international.

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