Labcorp (LH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$272.09 +5.75 (+2.16%)
Closing price 06/26/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$271.48 -0.61 (-0.22%)
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Labcorp - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
8

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for LH.

Consensus Price Target

$308.00
13.20% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Labcorp, the average price target is $308.00. The highest price target for LH is $334.00, while the lowest price target for LH is $260.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.20% from the current price of $272.09.
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
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Month Ago
5/28/25 to 5/28/26
3 Months Ago
3/29/25 to 3/29/26
1 Year Ago
6/27/24 to 6/27/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$308.00$308.00$304.82$276.08
Forecasted Upside13.20% Upside17.13% Upside15.23% Upside6.07% 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

TypeLabcorpMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.20% Upside723.90% Upside14.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
5/1/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Eric Coldwell
Eric Coldwell
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$334.00+30.77%
4/8/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform$300.00+14.07%
2/24/2026Boost TargetNeutral$270.00 ➝ $300.00+5.21%
2/18/2026Boost TargetOverweight$319.00 ➝ $330.00+17.64%
2/17/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/29/2025Lower TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $320.00+25.57%
10/17/2025Boost TargetOutperform$285.00 ➝ $320.00+12.84%
10/14/2025Set Target$320.00+14.51%
10/2/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$275.00 ➝ $290.00+3.81%
7/10/2025DowngradeBuyHold$260.00+2.70%
4/2/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$276.00+18.64%
3/4/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+18.11%
2/6/2025Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $290.00+17.25%
12/13/2024 Boost TargetBuy$262.00 ➝ $271.00+16.67%
8/2/2024 Boost TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $230.00-2.35%

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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 Friday, June 26, 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:

  • The current stock price is around $282.53, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Recent data shows a positive fifty-two week performance, indicating a growth of over 20%, which suggests strong investor confidence.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, with a high percentage indicating that large investors are backing the company, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
  • The company has a relatively low short percentage of float, suggesting that there is less bearish sentiment among investors, which can be a sign of stability.
  • Average daily trading volume has been robust, indicating good liquidity and interest in the stock, making it easier for investors to buy and sell shares.

Labcorp
Bear Case

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

  • There has been a recent decrease in shares shorted, which may indicate a shift in investor sentiment that could lead to volatility.
  • The days to cover ratio is relatively high, suggesting that it may take longer for short sellers to cover their positions, which can lead to increased price fluctuations.
  • Institutional ownership percentage has seen fluctuations, with some periods showing a complete lack of institutional investment, which could raise concerns about the company's stability.
  • Recent month-to-month changes in shorted shares indicate a slight bearish trend, which could signal potential challenges ahead for the company.
  • The average daily volume has decreased recently, which may indicate waning interest from investors and could affect liquidity.

LH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Labcorp is $308.00, with a high forecast of $334.00 and a low forecast of $260.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Labcorp in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LH shares.

According to analysts, Labcorp's stock has a predicted upside of 13.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Labcorp has been rated by research analysts at Evercore, Robert W. Baird, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:LH) was last updated on 6/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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