Laboratory Co. of America (LH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$238.44 -0.34 (-0.14%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Laboratory Co. of America - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
13

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Laboratory Co. of America in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LH.

Consensus Price Target

$260.54
9.27% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Laboratory Co. of America, the average price target is $260.54. The highest price target for LH is $289.00, while the lowest price target for LH is $230.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.27% from the current price of $238.44.

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LH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$260.54	$258.62	$251.85	$242.00
Forecasted Upside	9.27% Upside	13.13% Upside	14.21% Upside	7.01% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Laboratory Co. of America Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Laboratory Co. of America	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.88	2.82	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.27% Upside	24,741.17% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LH News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/7/2025	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	E. Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$260.00 ➝ $265.00	+15.42%
12/17/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+17.38%
12/13/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$262.00 ➝ $271.00	+16.67%
12/10/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$265.00 ➝ $275.00	+16.45%
10/30/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Herholdt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/30/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/28/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Westenberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$235.00 ➝ $240.00	+6.14%
10/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$234.00 ➝ $249.00	+8.69%
10/25/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$282.00 ➝ $289.00	+25.61%
8/2/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $270.00	+14.63%
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8/2/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$220.00 ➝ $230.00	-2.35%
8/2/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $275.00	+18.79%
5/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$261.00 ➝ $243.00	+25.49%
3/25/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$250.00	+17.23%
2/26/2024	Leerink Partnrs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Cherny Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/26/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$260.00	+18.63%
10/31/2023	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$257.00 ➝ $230.00	+16.07%
8/14/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $270.00	+23.85%
8/2/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$247.41 ➝ $231.00	+8.14%
4/26/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$260.00 ➝ $235.00	+6.14%

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Should I Buy Laboratory Co. of America 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 Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Laboratory Co. of America pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Laboratory Co. of America
Bull Case

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

The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $2.88. This indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
With a current stock price of $234.18, Laboratory Co. of America Holdings has shown resilience in the market, maintaining a strong position despite fluctuations.
The firm has a low payout ratio of 16.4%, suggesting that its dividend is well-covered by earnings, which can provide stability and potential for future dividend increases.
Analysts expect the company to earn $15.96 per share next year, indicating strong earnings growth potential, which could lead to higher stock prices.
The company reported a revenue increase of 7.4% year-over-year, demonstrating its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.

Laboratory Co. of America
Bear Case

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

The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.30, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Insider selling has been observed, with executives selling a total of 24,572 shares worth $5,910,209 in the last 90 days, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
The company has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
Despite a strong revenue report, the net margin of 3.43% indicates that profitability may be a concern, as it reflects the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after expenses.
The current dividend yield of 1.23% is relatively low, which may not attract income-focused investors looking for higher returns from dividends.

LH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Laboratory Co. of America is $260.54, with a high forecast of $289.00 and a low forecast of $230.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Laboratory Co. of America in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LH shares.
: According to analysts, Laboratory Co. of America's stock has a predicted upside of 9.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Laboratory Co. of America's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Laboratory Co. of America has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, and Robert W. Baird in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Laboratory Co. of America more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Laboratory Co. of America is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how LH compares to other companies.

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Laboratory Co. of America (LH) Stock Forecast & Price Target