Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)

Currency in USD
196.43
+0.16(+0.08%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
195.75198.00
52 wk Range
164.65213.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
196.27
Open
195.85
Day's Range
195.75-198
52 wk Range
164.65-213.5
Volume
200.16K
Average Volume (3m)
997.53K
1-Year Change
13.0467%
Book Value / Share
67.05
Fair Value
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Price Target
222.56
Upside
+13.30%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
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Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

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.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Quest Diagnostics Q1 2026 EPS of $2.50 beat estimates by 5.49%; revenue reached $2.9B, up 9.2% YoY, surpassing forecasts of $2.83B.
  • Stock rose 3.92% to $204 in pre-market trading following the earnings beat; volume requisitions increased 10.9% driven by strategic partnerships.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance projects EPS of $10.82 with revenue of $11.76B; next quarter EPS forecast ranges from $2.62 to $2.91.
  • Adjusted operating income reached $447M (15.4% of revenue); CEO cited advanced diagnostics expansion and strategic collaborations as growth drivers.
  • Challenges include wage inflation and fuel costs pressuring margins; weather disruptions impacted Q1 results, though organic growth remained strong.
Last Updated: 21-04-2026, 07:16 pm
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P/E Ratio
21.3x19.6x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
1.470.740.00
Price/Book
2.9x2.4x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x1.7x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.6%40.3%47.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 222.56
(+13.30% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold220.00+11.91%210.00Maintain22-04-2026
Truist Securities
Hold225.00+14.46%220.00Maintain22-04-2026
Baird
Hold229.00+16.49%224.00Maintain22-04-2026
BofA Securities
Buy245.00+24.63%225.00Maintain22-04-2026
Barclays
Buy230.00+17.00%225.00Maintain21-04-2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 9.05%
Dividend Yield
1.72%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualised payout
3.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.23%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
21-04-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.50 / 2.37
Revenue / Forecast
2.9B / 2.83B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DGX Income Statement

FAQ

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

The Quest Diagnostics share price today is 196.43.

What is the current Quest Diagnostics (DGX) share price and day range?

As of 27-04-2026, the Quest Diagnostics share price is 196.43, with a previous close of 196.27. The share price has ranged from 195.75 to 198.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 164.65 to 213.50.

What Is the Quest Diagnostics Market Cap?

As of today, Quest Diagnostics market cap is 21.75B.

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

The Quest Diagnostics dividend yield is 1.72%.

What Is the Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Quest Diagnostics is 222.56, with a high estimate of 245 and a low estimate of 184. 9 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +13.30% Upside potential.

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

The Quest Diagnostics EPS (TTM) is 9.05.

When Is the Next Quest Diagnostics Earnings Date?

Quest Diagnostics will release its next earnings report on 28-07-2026.

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 Sell.

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."

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 DGX Premarket Price?

DGX's last pre-market stock price is 199.19. The pre-market share volume is 60.00, and the stock has changed by 2.92, or 1.49%.

What Is the DGX After Hours Price?

DGX's last after hours stock price is 190.38, the stock has changed by -5.89, or -3.00%.
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