Labcorp Holdings Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET, which will be webcast live via the Labcorp Investor Relations website. An archived replay of the meeting will be available for one year. Labcorp is a global leader in life sciences, offering vital information to assist healthcare professionals and researchers in making informed decisions. The company reported $16 billion in revenue for 2021 and operates in over 100 countries with a workforce exceeding 75,000 employees.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported Q1 revenue of $3.9 billion, a 6.3% decline from $4.16 billion last year, with diluted EPS of $5.23, down from $7.82. Adjusted EPS also decreased to $6.11 from $8.79. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share and updated its full-year guidance for adjusted EPS to $18.25-$21.00. The decline in revenue was driven by a 9.8% reduction in COVID-19 testing. Despite these challenges, Labcorp is focusing on organic growth, highlighted by the launch of the Labcorp OnDemand platform and new strategic health collaborations.

Labcorp has announced a collaboration with Getlabs, launching Getlabs for Labcorp, an innovative at-home phlebotomy service. This service allows consumers to schedule blood draws or specimen collections at their convenience, now available in over 50 U.S. markets. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility to diagnostic testing, particularly for those with mobility challenges or busy schedules. Getlabs charges a convenience fee starting at $25, and together, they offer more than 5,000 diagnostic tests, improving health care access amid ongoing challenges.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) announces a strategic collaboration with Xcell Biosciences, Inc. to enhance the development of cell and gene therapies (CGTs). This partnership aims to improve the safety and efficacy of CGTs and will involve projects utilizing Xcellbio’s AVATAR incubator system. The collaboration aligns with Labcorp’s commitment to advancing CGT capabilities and supporting pharmaceutical companies in accelerating therapeutic development. Labcorp, with over 20 years of experience, has been instrumental in supporting the development of FDA-approved CAR-T cell and gene therapies.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) has declared a cash dividend of $0.72 per share, payable on June 9, 2022, to stockholders of record by May 19, 2022. This marks the initiation of quarterly dividends as part of their financial strategy. Future dividends will depend on the company's financial health, operational results, and Board discretion. Labcorp reported a revenue of $16 billion in FY2021, signaling robust performance in the life sciences sector.

Ventus Therapeutics has appointed Victor Lobanov, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Head of Computational Sciences, bringing over 25 years of experience in computational methods for drug discovery. Dr. Lobanov will lead the company's computational efforts and enhance the ReSOLVE platform while integrating machine learning and structural biology. His past roles include significant contributions at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Labcorp Drug Development (NYSE: LH). Ventus aims to leverage his expertise to optimize drug discovery processes, focusing on challenging protein targets.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) will announce its first quarter 2022 financial results on April 28, 2022, before market opens. A conference call will follow at 9 a.m. EDT to discuss these results. Interested parties can access the call by dialing the designated numbers or joining the webcast on the Labcorp Investor Relations website. An audio replay will be available until May 12, 2022. In FY2021, Labcorp reported revenue of $16 billion, showcasing its position as a leader in the life sciences sector.

Labcorp, a leading global life sciences company, is the first commercial laboratory in the U.S. to offer quantitative testing for gluten in stool samples. This innovative test, developed in collaboration with Immundiagnostik, Inc., allows individuals to accurately assess unintentional gluten consumption. With increasing awareness of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), the demand for reliable testing is rising. The new test aims to provide healthcare providers and patients with critical information to better manage gluten exposure and dietary choices.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH) has announced a strategic partnership with Prisma Health, South Carolina's largest health system, to enhance laboratory services for patients and physicians. The collaboration involves Labcorp acquiring certain assets from Prisma's outreach lab business and providing technical support to improve hospital laboratory operations. This initiative aims to expand access to laboratory testing across South Carolina, including same-day STAT testing, and is anticipated to close in the second half of 2022, although specific transaction terms remain undisclosed.