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About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the US. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions.
Ticker
$DGX
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Health Care Providers and Services
Headquarters
Employees
50,500
Website
DGX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$19B
20.06
$8.35
0.49
$3.10
1.91%
Price and volume
Market cap
$19B
Beta
0.49
52-week high
$182.38
52-week low
$142.86
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
$3.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.086
Quick ratio
0.859
Long term debt to equity
77.716
Total debt to equity
86.904
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
36.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.59%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,058
Gross margin (TTM)
33.26%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.03%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.40%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.35%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.34%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.26%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.058
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.774
Price to book
2.59
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-5.58
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.25
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.56%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
10.978
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.85%
Forward dividend yield
1.91%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
12.58%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
12.66%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.19%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.37%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-11.56%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.35%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.59%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.12%
What the Analysts think about DGX
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Quest Diagnostics stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Leerink Partners upgraded Quest Diagnostics to 'Outperform' in January 2025, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects. (nasdaq.com)
Barclays raised its price target for Quest Diagnostics to $185 in April 2025, reflecting optimism about the company's future performance. (gurufocus.com)
Quest Diagnostics launched the AD-Detect™ blood test in April 2025, a significant innovation in Alzheimer's disease diagnostics, potentially expanding its market share. (prnewswire.com)
Analysts have maintained a 'Hold' rating on Quest Diagnostics, suggesting limited short-term upside potential. (markets.businessinsider.com)
The company faces challenges in transitioning post-COVID, with a significant drop in COVID-19 testing revenues impacting overall performance. (nasdaq.com)
Insider selling activity, such as the sale of 420 shares by SVP & CCO Mark E. Delaney, may raise concerns about internal confidence in the stock. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Quest Diagnostics stock?
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) has a market cap of $19B as of August 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Quest Diagnostics stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stock is 20.06 as of August 01, 2025.
Does Quest Diagnostics stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 01, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.1 and the yield is 1.91%. Quest Diagnostics has a payout ratio of 36% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Quest Diagnostics dividend payment date?
The next Quest Diagnostics (DGX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Quest Diagnostics?
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) has a beta rating of 0.49. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.