On February 17, 2026 Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided 2026 guidance.
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"In 2025, Labcorp grew revenue over 7% and delivered double-digit adjusted EPS growth, margin expansion and strong free cash flow. Performance was driven by continued strength in our Diagnostics and Central Laboratory businesses," said Adam Schechter, Chairman and CEO of Labcorp. "We made significant progress across our strategic priorities, and we begin 2026 with strong momentum, and expect continued strong performance in 2026 as we remain focused on growth."
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Labcorp advanced its position as a partner of choice for health systems and regional/local laboratories, expanding access to Labcorp’s broad menu of routine and specialty tests and driving efficiencies for customers. In the quarter, Labcorp:
Entered into an agreement to acquire select outreach laboratory services from Parkview Health.
Completed the acquisition of select outreach assets from Community Health Systems.
Completed the acquisition of select anatomic pathology assets from Incyte Diagnostics.
Subsequent to quarter end, completed the acquisition of select assets of Empire City Laboratories.
Throughout fourth quarter and subsequent to quarter end, the company continued to harness the power of science, technology and innovation:
Launched the first FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer’s disease assessment in primary care settings, enabling wider access, improving early evaluation and supporting timely patient care.
Expanded access to its molecular residual disease (MRD) testing for stage I–III breast cancer, stage I–IIIA non-small cell lung cancer and stage III colon cancer to help clinicians detect cancer recurrence earlier than traditional imaging.
Launched several new consumer-initiated tests through Labcorp OnDemand, including tests for food allergies, micronutrients and thyroid health.
Announced that it became the first U.S. commercial laboratory to enter an agreement to implement Roche’s fully automated mass spectrometry solution.
Announced a strategic investment to build a new state-of-the-art 500,000 square foot Central Laboratory facility in Indiana, with construction expected to begin later in 2026.
On January 14, 2026, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.72 per share of common stock, payable on March 12, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026. In the quarter, Labcorp repurchased $225 million of common stock, resulting in full year total share repurchase of $450 million.
(Press release, LabCorp, FEB 17, 2026, View Source [SID1234662714])