LH:NYSELabcorp Holdings Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-10 - not real-time
$268.70
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Labcorp’s price sits below its 20‑day SMA (281) and 50‑day SMA (271), with the RSI at 41 indicating neutral momentum, while a bearish MACD histogram and declining volume suggest short‑term pressure. The 30‑day volatility of roughly 26% and a beta under 1 point to moderate price swings, and the Fear & Greed Index’s “Extreme Greed” label reflects strong market appetite despite these technical headwinds.
Fundamentally, revenue grew 5.6% YoY to $3.52 B in Q4, margins remain modest (gross 28.8%, operating 10.5%), and the company announced a $0.72 quarterly dividend (annual 1.05% yield). However, a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 75.6% and a DCF fair value of $134 versus the current $269 price flag a significant valuation gap, even though forward earnings imply a lower PE of 13.9. Recent guidance of $14.7 B for FY2026 aligns with analyst expectations, supporting a medium‑term upside of about 14%.
Fundamentally, revenue grew 5.6% YoY to $3.52 B in Q4, margins remain modest (gross 28.8%, operating 10.5%), and the company announced a $0.72 quarterly dividend (annual 1.05% yield). However, a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 75.6% and a DCF fair value of $134 versus the current $269 price flag a significant valuation gap, even though forward earnings imply a lower PE of 13.9. Recent guidance of $14.7 B for FY2026 aligns with analyst expectations, supporting a medium‑term upside of about 14%.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bearish MACD histogram and decreasing volume
- Price trading below 20‑day SMA
- Elevated short‑term volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Revenue growth of 5.6% YoY and FY2026 guidance near consensus
- Forward PE of 13.9 suggesting earnings upside
- Sustainable dividend with a 27% payout ratio
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- DCF valuation indicates price is roughly double intrinsic value
- High debt‑to‑equity ratio increasing financial risk
- Stable cash flow and defensive healthcare‑diagnostics exposure
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth5.60%
Profit Margin6.28%
P/E Ratio25.7
ROE10.51%
ROA5.12%
Debt/Equity75.56
P/B Ratio2.6
Op. Cash Flow$1.6B
Free Cash Flow$966.6M
Industry P/E25.2
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI41.3
Support$260.57
Resistance$292.02
MA 20$281.29
MA 50$270.83
MA 200$266.58
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index76.91
Valuation
Fair Value$133.83
Target Price$307.71
Upside/Downside14.52%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.05%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.61
Volatility25.81%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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