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Seeking Clues to Labcorp (LH) Q3 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

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Wall Street analysts expect Labcorp (LH - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 3.3%. Revenues are expected to be $3.26 billion, up 6.7% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Labcorp metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Diagnostics Laboratories' to reach $2.53 billion. The estimate points to a change of +7.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- Biopharma Laboratory Services' will reach $734.73 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Adjusted Operating Income- Biopharma Laboratory Services' should arrive at $111.44 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $109 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted Operating Income- Diagnostics Laboratories' should come in at $409.56 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $386.30 million.

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Over the past month, Labcorp shares have recorded returns of -2.9% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.5% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), LH will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>


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