LH · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Operating Income and Margins

LABCORP HOLDINGS INC. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 45 · Surprise 40

Third-quarter operating income increased 1.4% to $402.1 million, while segment operating income rose 11.7% to $650.6 million. Dx operating income increased 9.2% to $491.6 million and its margin expanded 40 basis points to 16.7%, primarily due to organic growth and operating efficiencies. BLS operating income increased 20.3% to $159.0 million and its margin expanded 180 basis points to 18.3%, reflecting organic growth and efficiencies from strategic actions in ED. For the first nine months, operating income rose 10.5% to $1,234.5 million; Dx and BLS margins increased 40 and 130 basis points, respectively.