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Laboratory Co. of America (LH) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$228.61 +1.64 (+0.72%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)
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Laboratory Co. of America Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.26%
Annual Dividend
$2.88
Recent
Dividend Payment
Dec. 13
Dividend Payout Ratio
55.71%

Laboratory Co. of America (LH) pays an annual dividend of $2.88 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.26%. The next quarterly payment of $0.72 per share was paid on Friday, December 13, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 26. The company currently pays out 55.71% of its earnings and 14.37% of its cash flow as dividends.

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LH Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Laboratory Co. of America's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

LH Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Laboratory Co. of America's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Laboratory Co. of America vs. The Competition

Compare Laboratory Co. of America's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeLaboratory Co. of AmericaMedical CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.88$0.06$1.39
Dividend Yield1.26%4.91%3.59%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%16.19%15.78%

Laboratory Co. of America Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings55.71%
Based on This Year's Estimate19.83%
Based on Next Year's Estimate18.05%
Based on Cashflow14.37%

Laboratory Co. of America Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/10/2024quarterly$0.72 - 1.34%11/26/202411/26/202412/13/2024
7/25/2024quarterly$0.72 - 1.37%8/29/20248/29/20249/13/2024
4/11/2024Quarterly$0.72 - 1.39%5/24/20245/28/20246/12/2024
1/12/2024quarterly$0.72 - 1.29%2/26/20242/27/20243/13/2024
10/12/2023quarterly$0.72 - 1.44%11/7/202311/8/202312/12/2023
7/13/2023quarterly$0.72 - 1.35%8/7/20238/8/20239/8/2023
4/6/2023quarterly$0.72 - 1.23%5/17/20235/18/20236/8/2023
1/12/2023quarterly$0.72 - 1.14%2/22/20232/23/20233/13/2023

This table shows Laboratory Co. of America's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Laboratory Co. of America Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Laboratory Co. of America is 1.26%. Learn more on LH's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for LH shares is $2.88. Learn more on LH's annual dividend history.

Laboratory Co. of America pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Laboratory Co. of America's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.72 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Laboratory Co. of America's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for LH is:
  • 55.71% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 19.83% based on this year's estimates
  • 18.05% based on next year's estimates
  • 14.37% based on cash flow

Laboratory Co. of America's dividend yield of 1.25% is lower than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. Laboratory Co. of America's dividend payout ratio of 55.71% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Laboratory Co. of America stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:LH) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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