Lab Corp Is Recession Resistant
Blood work and other diagnostic tests are rarely thought of as discretionary expenses, especially when most, or all, of the bill is being paid by a third party. Employer-related drug testing certainly is not going to be ignored due to cost.
Industry giant Lab Corp of America (LH) has an enviable track record that is likely to continue regardless of economic conditions. EPS (excluding non-recurring items) grew by 375% from a split-adjusted $1.34 in 2001 to $6.37 in 2011. Sales per share surged 410% over that same decade....247 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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