LH Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

LH has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 3.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.11%
Payout Ratio 23.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.77%
Consistency Lifetime 16.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout FCF 17.5%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 45.85%
Ex-Dividend in 16 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13%
Total Return 5y: 40.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.26%
CI 78,014 M 2.03% 3.17%
DGX 21,326 M 1.84% 2.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CHE 6,524 M 12.0% 96.1%
CI 78,014 M 10.9% 88.9%
DGX 21,326 M 6.81% 98.5%
CVS 94,598 M 7.39% 96.5%
BMEZ 1,524 M 2.23% 98.1%

LH Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-12 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2025-11-26 2025-11-26 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.27%
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.26%
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-11 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.29%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.29%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.3%
2024-08-29 2024-08-29 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.31%
2024-05-28 2024-05-28 2024-06-12 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.36%
2024-02-26 2024-02-27 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.33%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-12-12 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.34%
2023-08-07 2023-08-08 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.72 16.4% 0.33%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 Quarterly 0.6185 0% 0.33%
2023-02-22 2023-02-23 2023-03-13 Quarterly 0.6185 0% 0.29%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.6185 0% 0.29%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.6185 0% 0.28%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-09 Quarterly 0.6185 800.1% 0.29%
1994-03-29 1994-04-05 1994-04-26 0.0687 0% N/A
1993-12-29 1994-01-04 1994-01-25 0.0687 0% N/A
1993-09-29 1993-10-05 1993-10-26 0.0687 0% N/A
1993-06-29 1993-07-06 1993-07-27 0.0687 0% N/A
1993-03-31 1993-04-06 1993-04-27 0.0687 0% N/A
1992-12-29 1993-01-05 1993-01-26 0.0687 0% N/A
1992-09-28 1992-10-02 1992-10-23 0.0687 0% N/A
1992-06-26 1992-07-02 1992-07-23 0.0687 14.3% N/A
1992-03-31 1992-04-06 1992-04-27 0.0601 0% N/A
1992-01-06 1992-01-10 1992-01-31 0.0601 0% N/A
1991-09-30 1991-10-04 1991-10-27 0.0601 0% N/A
1991-06-27 1991-07-03 1991-07-24 0.0601 16.7% N/A
1991-04-04 1991-04-10 1991-04-29 0.0515 0% N/A
1990-12-31 1991-01-07 1991-01-28 0.0515 -96.1% N/A
1990-07-13 1990-07-19 1990-07-24 1.3058 0% N/A

LH Dividend FAQ

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) operates two primary segments-Diagnostics Laboratories and Biopharma Laboratory Services-delivering a broad portfolio that ranges from routine blood chemistry and urinalysis to high-complexity gene-based and esoteric tests, anatomic pathology, pharmacogenetics, and companion-diagnostic development. The company also offers digital platforms for patients and providers, specimen-collection logistics, and drug-development support services, serving a client base that includes pharma/biotech firms, MCOs, hospitals, and agricultural chemical companies.

What is the Dividend Yield of LH?

As of February 2026, LH`s dividend yield is 1.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.60 USD by the current share price of 274.01.

Does LH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, LH paid a dividend of 3.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.72 USD.

How often does LH pay dividends?

LH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LH has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

LH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LH for the next 4 payments are between 0.648 (-10.0%) and 0.8 (+11.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will LH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.72 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Laboratory of America (LH) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Laboratory of America (LH) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of LH?

LH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.8% per year.
Strong growth: LH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LH?

LH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.85%. If you bought LH's shares at 194.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LH?

LH Payout Consistency is 16.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Laboratory of America has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LH have a good Dividend Yield?

LH`s 1.11% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LH is 23.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of LH?

LH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.85%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LH's Outstanding Shares?

Laboratory of America's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has LH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 3, 2023 with a ratio of 1164:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.16 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 102,000,000
2012 97,000,000 -4.9%
2013 92,000,000 -5.15%
2014 86,000,000 -6.52%
2015 101,000,000 +17.44%
2016 104,000,000 +2.97%
2017 104,000,000
2018 103,000,000 -0.96%
2019 99,000,000 -3.88%
2020 98,000,000 -1.01%
2021 98,000,000
2022 92,000,000 -6.12%
2023 88,000,000 -4.35%
2024 84,000,000 -4.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18