LH
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NYSE: LH
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 29, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.11%
Payout ratio: 25.4%
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's most recent dividend was on May 29, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.72 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.88 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.13% based on its recent close price.
LH dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings Dividend yield
LH has a dividend yield of 1.13% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.61%, Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend yield is 30% lower.
LH Dividend history
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings has been paying dividends for the last four consecutive years. LH has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone down by 2.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 2.8%.
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $0.72 | 1.11% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.72 | 1% |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.72 | 1.07% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.72 | 1.05% |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.72 | 1.17% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.72 | 1.16% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.72 | 0.9% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.72 | 0.63% |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.72 | 0.36% |
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LH has a payout ratio of 25.4% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 38.6%, Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's payout ratio is 34% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGX Quest Diagnostics Inc | 1.65% | $3.26 | 35.6% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 1.11% | $2.88 | 25.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings has been paying dividends for the last four years.
When was LH's last dividend?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on May 29, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.72 per share.
How much dividend does Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings pay (per share)?
On an annual basis LH pays $2.88 per share.
What is Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend yield?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's current dividend yield is 1.13%.
How often does Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings pay dividends?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings pays four dividends per year.
What is Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 25.4%.
Does Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings pay a good dividend?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend yield is less than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.