8h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 72Earnings
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Why Is LABCORP HLDGS INC (LH) Stock Up Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · October 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET · reviewed against 11 wire stories
LABCORP HLDGS INC (LH) is up +9.85% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 11 stories on LH across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 62/100).
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Labcorp Holdings Inc (LH) shares surged 9.85% to close at $363.78 on October 28, 2026. The primary driver was the company’s third-quarter earnings report, which exceeded consensus estimates for both revenue and adjusted earnings per share. Management simultaneously raised its full-year 2026 guidance, signaling stronger expected performance for the remainder of the fiscal year.
What Happened
Labcorp reported third-quarter revenue of $3.81 billion, a 6.9% increase from the same period in 2025. The figure beat the consensus estimate by $50 million. Diluted EPS came in at $3.22, up 3.3% year over year, while adjusted EPS reached $4.78, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.64 by $0.14. The company also revised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook upward to a range of $18.30 to $18.70, from the previous $18.10 to $18.55. Sales guidance was similarly raised to $14.779 billion to $14.887 billion. The results were disclosed via an SEC Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2026.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened at $336.00, representing a 1.5% gap up from the prior close of $331.17. Trading volume was light at 0.2 million shares, which is 0.3 times the three-month daily average. The session high was $365.56 at 9:30 AM ET, while the low was $335.51 at 9:15 AM ET. The stock printed four fresh 52-week highs on October 28, extending its range from a low of $244.52 to a high of $341.80 over the past year. Fundamentals show a market cap of $26.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 27.4. Trailing twelve-month revenue growth stands at 6.4% with a net margin of 7.0%. Recent insider activity includes four sells totaling $3.2 million over the last 90 days, with no buys recorded. Congressional disclosures show four sells in the same period, with no buys.
What To Watch
Investors will monitor the company’s execution against its newly raised full-year guidance. The stock’s recent momentum, marked by four new 52-week highs, suggests continued focus on its valuation and growth trajectory in the coming sessions.
AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.
LH by the numbers
Last: $363.78Session: +9.85%7 sessions: +2.98%Coverage: 11 stories / 9 sourcesAI sentiment: 62/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $26.8BP/E: 27.452w: $244.52 to $341.80
The headlines behind the move
8h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 64Earnings
Labcorp (LH) Reports Strong Q3 Results, Revises Full-Year Outlook Amid Valuation Concerns
9h agoThe FlyBULLISH 64Earnings
Labcorp raises FY26 adjusted EPS view to $18.30-$18.70 from $18.10-$18.55
9h agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General
LABCORP HOLDINGS INC. (LH) files 8-K
Filed: 2026-10-28 AccNo: 0000920148-26-000213 Size: 736 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
9h agoThe FlyBULLISH 63Earnings
Labcorp reports Q3 adjusted EPS $4.78, consensus $4.64
9h agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 74Earnings
Labcorp Holdings Non-GAAP EPS of $4.78 beats by $0.14, revenue of $3.81B beats by $50M, raises FY guidance
Labcorp Q3 earnings beat on EPS and revenue, with raised full-year guidance.
9h agoPR NewswireBULLISH 74Earnings
Labcorp Reports Strong 2026 Third Quarter Results; Raises Full Year 2026 Guidance
Results from operations for third quarter 2026 versus third quarter 2025:Revenue: $3.81 billion vs. $3.56 billion, up 6.9% Diluted EPS: $3.22 vs. $3.12, up 3.3% Adjusted EPS: $4.78 vs. $4.18, up 14.5% Raised full-year enterprise revenue growth and adjusted EPS guidance:Revenue growth...
1d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings
Labcorp Holdings Q3 2026 Earnings Preview
Preview Labcorp’s Q3 earnings before market open Oct.
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