CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
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| Revenues | $ 3,810.0 | $ 3,563.5 | $ 11,078.7 | $ 10,435.9 |
| Cost of revenues | 2,701.9 | 2,538.4 | 7,844.8 | 7,416.6 |
| Gross profit | 1,108.1 | 1,025.1 | 3,233.9 | 3,019.3 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 611.4 | 553.1 | 1,739.6 | 1,678.4 |
| Amortization of intangibles and other assets | 78.7 | 69.5 | 232.4 | 207.4 |
| Restructuring and other charges | 15.9 | 5.9 | 27.4 | 16.4 |
| Operating income | 402.1 | 396.6 | 1,234.5 | 1,117.1 |
| Interest expense | (59.1) | (56.0) | (175.3) | (169.1) |
| Investment income | 1.4 | 3.5 | 19.2 | 11.7 |
| Equity method loss, net | (11.0) | (5.2) | (22.3) | (7.2) |
| Other, net | (5.4) | (1.9) | (22.0) | (35.6) |
| Earnings from operations before income taxes | 328.0 | 337.0 | 1,034.1 | 916.9 |
| Provision for income taxes | 64.9 | 75.5 | 193.9 | 204.1 |
| Net earnings | 263.1 | 261.5 | 840.2 | 712.8 |
| Less: Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (0.3) | (0.4) | (0.9) | (1.0) |
| Net earnings attributable to Labcorp Holdings Inc. | $ 262.8 | $ 261.1 | $ 839.3 | $ 711.8 |
| Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 3.24 | $ 3.14 | $ 10.27 | $ 8.54 |
| Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $ 3.22 | $ 3.12 | $ 10.22 | $ 8.48 |
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- Definition Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interest No definition available.
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- Definition Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope or manner of conduct of a business undertaken. Also, may include reversals and other adjustments to accrued liabilities and special charges, if any, for asset abandonment, uncollectible balances, etc. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of amortization expense for finite-lived intangible asset. Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of interest expense classified as operating and nonoperating. Includes, but is not limited to, cost of borrowing accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount after accretion (amortization) of discount (premium), and investment expense, of interest income and dividend income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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