Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.87
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
27.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
LH Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is unknown.
LH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$2.87
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR15.8%
5Y CAGR33.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return-1.0%
5Y Total Return19.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,97010Y ago$24,42520Y ago$50,788
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
LH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Labcorp Holdings Inc. distributes 27.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LH does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.8% and 5-year CAGR of 33.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 19.7%, with dividends contributing 5.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,425 today.
LH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.25
Avg/Payment$0.6124
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.7200 | — | 1.11% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.7200 | — | 99.61% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 1.07% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 1.05% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 1.17% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.7200 | — | 1.16% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.7200 | — | 1.21% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.7200 | — | 1.25% | Sep 13, 2024 |
LH Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
27.5% payout
Streak
0Y
33.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#2 of 2
DGXLH Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.44 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $2.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.46 | 27.5% | 3.63x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $2.88 | 7.6% | 4 | $8.84 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $2.68 | 44.3% | 4 | $4.77 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 1.5% |
| 2022 | $1.86 | — | 3 | $13.96 | 13.3% | 7.52x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $24.38 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $15.88 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.36 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.61 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $12.21 | — | — | — |
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LH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LH stock.
How much dividend does LH pay per share?
Labcorp Holdings Inc. (LH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LH's next ex-dividend date?
LH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LH's dividend safe?
LH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.5% and FCF payout ratio of +17.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LH increased its dividend?
LH has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +33.2%.
How often does LH pay dividends?
Labcorp Holdings Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LH five years ago would be worth approximately $11,970 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.