LH · 8-K · 20261028PR000213

Operating Cash Flow Trends

LABCORP HOLDINGS INC. · 2026-10-28 · Importance 52 · Surprise 56 · From source text

Third-quarter operating cash flow increased to $563.8 million from $387.2 million, and free cash flow rose to $412.2 million from $280.5 million. Nine-month operating cash flow was $1,200.8 million, up from $1,026.3 million, while free cash flow increased to $796.6 million from $715.7 million. The company attributed the third-quarter free-cash-flow increase primarily to improved working capital, partly offset by planned higher capital expenditures.

Key facts

• Third-quarter 2026 operating cash flow was $563.8 million versus $387.2 million in 2025; nine-month operating cash flow was $1,200.8 million versus $1,026.3 million. source
• Third-quarter 2026 free cash flow was $412.2 million versus $280.5 million in 2025; nine-month free cash flow was $796.6 million versus $715.7 million. source
• The third-quarter increase in free cash flow was primarily driven by improved working capital, partly offset by planned increases in capital expenditures. source

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