LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: LH
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 29, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.11%
Payout ratio: 33%
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's most recent dividend was on May 29, 2025 (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 1.11% 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 1.11% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 2.02%, Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend yield is 45% lower.
LH Dividend history
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings has been paying dividends for the last three consecutive years. LH has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 300% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 214%.
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 33% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 39.9%, Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's payout ratio is 17% 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 | 1.72% | $3.05 | 38.1% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 1.11% | $2.88 | 33% |
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 three years.
When was LH's last dividend?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on May 29, 2025. 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 1.11%.
What is Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 33%.
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.