FrançaisAre analysts right about Labcorp (LH)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Labcorp, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 36% were profitable, average return +12% (169 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (46% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 23 | 30% | +10% |
| Credit Suisse | 16 | 19% | -1% |
| Baird | 14 | 43% | +14% |
| Mizuho | 13 | 23% | +5% |
| Truist Securities | 11 | 18% | +7% |
Valuation
Is Labcorp overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Labcorp right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Labcorp's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Labcorp | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 27.8 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 7% | 12% |
👉 Labcorp is valued in line with its sector (27.8 vs 29.4).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Labcorp pays about $2.88/share/yr → 1.01% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Labcorp a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Labcorp (LH) is "Buy" (14 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 36% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Labcorp's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $329 (-2% vs $337), ranging from $300 to $360 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Labcorp?
Over 1 year, 36% of analyst targets on Labcorp were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 169 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Labcorp stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $329 within 12 months, i.e. -2% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $360, the most cautious $300.
What is the Labcorp stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $329, -2%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (36%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Labcorp overvalued?
Its P/E is 27.8, forward P/E 17.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.