Labcorp 4Q Profit Rises on Diagnostics Growth

Dow Jones
Feb 17
 

By Nicholas G. Miller

 

Labcorp posted higher fourth-quarter profit boosted by growth in its diagnostic laboratories business.

The company reported net income of $164.7 million, or $1.98 a share, up from $143.4 million, or $1.70 a share, the year prior.

Adjusted earnings were $4.07 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $3.94 a share.

Revenue rose to $3.52 billion from $3.33 billion. Wall Street expected $3.56 billion.

The company said growth was driven by its diagnostics laboratories segment, which saw revenue rising 5.5% to $2.73 billion.

The company guided for 2026 revenue of $14.61 billion to $14.79 billion and adjusted earnings of $17.55 to $18.25 a share.

Analysts see 2026 revenue of $14.64 billion and adjusted earnings of $17.54 a share.

 

Write to Nicholas G. Miller at nicholas.miller@wsj.com.

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

February 17, 2026 07:05 ET (12:05 GMT)

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