Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)

Currency in USD
233.72
+1.77(+0.76%)
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233.80+0.08(+0.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
229.76234.55
52 wk Range
171.18240.13
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
233.72
Open
231.95
Day's Range
229.76-234.55
52 wk Range
171.18-240.13
Volume
904K
Average Volume (3m)
932.57K
1-Year Change
34.8877%
Book Value / Share
67.9
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Fair Price
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Price Target
245.87
Upside
+5.20%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 245.87
(+5.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold250.00+6.97%220.00MaintainJul 28, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy260.00+11.24%226.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
UBS
Hold232.00-0.74%220.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
UBS
Hold232.00-0.74%220.00MaintainJul 24, 2026
Evercore ISI
Hold240.00+2.69%225.00MaintainJul 24, 2026

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Quest Diagnostics Q2 adjusted EPS of $3.12 beat estimates by 10.64%; revenue rose 10.2% to $3.04B, topping forecasts by $70M amid strong demand.
  • Company raised FY2026 guidance to $11.95B-$12.05B revenue and $11.05-$11.25 adjusted EPS; stock surged 11.15% to $233.22 in premarket trading.
  • Total requisition volume jumped 13.1% YoY driven by double-digit hospital growth, including Corewell Health partnership and consumer testing expansion.
  • Adjusted operating margin declined 40bps YoY to 16.5% despite revenue growth; higher Project Nova and fuel costs expected to pressure H2 profitability.
  • Management highlighted advanced diagnostics growth in brain health, oncology, and cardiometabolic testing; tests per requisition rose above 4.5 from pre-COVID 3.5-4.
Last Updated: 2026/07/23, 15:40
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3,12 / 2,82
Revenue / Forecast
3,04B / 2,97B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.42%
Dividend Yield
1.48%
Industry Median 2.03%
Annualised payout
3.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.06%
Growth Streak

DGX Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
24.4x20.0x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
1.900.800.00
Price/Book
3.4x2.4x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.8x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.0%27.2%51.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. It also provides services under the Quest Diagnostics brand, as well as under the AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum brands to physicians, hospitals, patients and consumers, health plans, government agencies, employers, retailers, pharmaceutical companies and insurers commercial clinical laboratories, and accountable care organizations through a network of laboratories, patient service centers, phlebotomists in physician offices, call centers and mobile phlebotomists, nurses, and other health and wellness professionals. In addition, the company offers risk assessment services for the life insurance industry; healthcare IT healthcare providers and payers; testing and medical director services at hospital laboratories; test offerings in cardiometabolic and endocrine; cancer; clinical drug monitoring and toxicology; infectious disease, including autoimmune; neurology diagnostics, including Alzheimer’s disease; and women’s health, such as prenatal genetic; workplace drug testing, testing urine, hair, and oral fluid specimens services; and employer population health services, including biometric screenings, flu shots, and related preventative services. Further, it provides population health solutions; extended care services; develops in vitro diagnostic tests; laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems; underwriting support services, including data gathering, paramedical examinations, and clinical laboratory testing and analytics; and national specimen collection and health data solutions. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
57,90M52,46%13,43B
Other Institutional Investors
49,15M44,53%11,40B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
3,32M3,01%771,01M
Total
110,37M100,00%25,6B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8,31%9 172 2922 127 513
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6,47%7 145 6721 657 439

FAQ

What Is the Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Stock Price Today?

The Quest Diagnostics stock price today is 233,72 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Quest Diagnostics Trade On?

Quest Diagnostics is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Quest Diagnostics?

The stock symbol for Quest Diagnostics is "DGX."

Does Quest Diagnostics Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Quest Diagnostics dividend yield is 1.47%.

What Is the Quest Diagnostics Market Cap?

As of today, Quest Diagnostics market cap is 25,80B USD.

What Is Quest Diagnostics's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Quest Diagnostics EPS (TTM) is 9,42.

When Is the Next Quest Diagnostics Earnings Date?

Quest Diagnostics will release its next earnings report on Oct 27, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DGX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Quest Diagnostics Stock Split?

Quest Diagnostics has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Quest Diagnostics Have?

Quest Diagnostics has 51500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Quest Diagnostics (DGX)?

As of Aug 05, 2026, Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is trading at a price of 233,72 USD, with a previous close of 233,72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 229,76 USD to 234,55 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 171,18 USD to 240,13 USD.

What Is Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Quest Diagnostics is 245,87 USD, with a high estimate of 265 USD and a low estimate of 204 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5,20% Upside potential.

What Is the DGX After Hours Price?

DGX's last after hours stock price is 233,80 USD, the stock has decreased by 0,08, or 0,03%.
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