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Labcorp (LH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$311.81 +0.10 (+0.03%)
Closing price 10/7/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$311.90 +0.08 (+0.03%)
As of 10/7/2026 07:43 PM Eastern
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Labcorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
9

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Labcorp in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for LH.

Consensus Price Target

$337.73
8.31% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Labcorp, the average price target is $337.73. The highest price target for LH is $380.00, while the lowest price target for LH is $300.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.31% from the current price of $311.81.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/8/25 to 10/8/26
1 Month Ago
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
3 Months Ago
7/10/25 to 7/10/26
1 Year Ago
10/8/24 to 10/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$337.73$330.00$308.00$292.00
Forecasted Upside8.31% Upside1.55% Upside11.27% Upside5.24% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

LH Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LH Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Labcorp Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLabcorpHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.31
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.31% Upside863.70% Upside20.59% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
9/21/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
David MacDonald
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $365.00+13.95%
9/11/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Kevin Caliendo
Kevin Caliendo
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$361.00 ➝ $380.00+23.84%
9/11/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$320.00 ➝ $330.00+7.22%
8/10/2026Set Target$355.00+11.16%
8/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $309.00+1.00%
8/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $360.00+16.31%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$308.00 ➝ $338.00+9.39%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$306.00-1.31%
7/31/2026Set Target$352.00+13.53%
7/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $320.00+14.89%
4/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$300.00+14.07%
7/10/2025DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$260.00+2.70%
4/2/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$276.00+18.64%
3/4/2025UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+18.11%
2/6/2025Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+17.25%

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Should I Buy Labcorp Stock? LH Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Labcorp pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Labcorp
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Laboratory Co. of America Holdings:

  • Laboratory Co. of America Holdings recently reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, delivering $4.99 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $4.78, while revenue of $3.73 billion also surpassed the projected $3.71 billion, demonstrating strong operational performance and the ability to outperform market forecasts.
  • The company has maintained a consistent track record of beating earnings estimates over the last four quarters, including a $0.16 beat in the first quarter of 2026 and a $0.12 beat in the fourth quarter of 2025, which signals reliable execution and management effectiveness in delivering shareholder value.
  • Laboratory Co. of America Holdings has raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to a range of $18.10 to $18.55 per share, which is above the current analyst consensus of $18.34, indicating that management expects continued growth and profitability throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • The stock currently trades at $311.73, which is below the average analyst price target of $337.73, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to its projected future earnings and offering potential upside for investors.
  • Institutional investors have shown increased confidence in the company, with several hedge funds and advisory firms, such as Sequoia Financial Advisors and Tidal Investments, increasing their stakes in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting a broader trend of professional capital flowing into the stock.

Labcorp
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Laboratory Co. of America Holdings for these reasons:

  • The company faces regulatory headwinds from Medicare signaling cuts in payment rates for laboratory services, which could pressure future revenue margins and profitability as the government reduces reimbursement for diagnostic testing.
  • Insider selling has been significant, with CEO Adam H. Schechter and other executives selling thousands of shares in the second half of 2026, including a sale of 4,669 shares by the CEO in August 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation.
  • The stock experienced a gap down of $17.53 on September 22, 2026, following news of the Medicare rate cuts, indicating that the market is sensitive to regulatory risks and that the stock may be vulnerable to sharp declines if similar policy changes occur.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 2,448,617 as of September 15, 2026, up from 2,103,302 in August, suggesting that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 and the need to invest in acquisitions and laboratory technology, as noted in recent investor day updates, may limit financial flexibility and increase risk if economic conditions or reimbursement rates deteriorate.

LH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Labcorp is $337.73, with a high forecast of $380.00 and a low forecast of $300.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Labcorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LH shares.

According to analysts, Labcorp's stock has a predicted upside of 8.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Labcorp's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Labcorp more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Labcorp is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LH compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Labcorp analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/6/2026.
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