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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

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πŸ† #478 by market capEarnings Oct 22 Β· PreUS Equity
$231.76β–Ό $5.72 (βˆ’2.47%)
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7dβ–Ό 1.3%
14dβ–Ό 6.2%
30dβ–Ό 4.5%
ytdβ–² 33.6%
1yβ–² 22.7%
🏦Market Cap
$25.58B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+11.8%
Healthy
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
33.1%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
10.6%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
2.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
84
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$228.58 – $235.58
52-Week Range
$171.18 – $248.84
Volume
$4.54B
Avg Volume
$3.22B
Shares Outstanding
110.4M
Next Earnings
Nov 1, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$11.04B
Last Q Revenue
$3.04B
P/E Ratio
24.4
P/S Ratio
2.2x
EPS (TTM)
$9.65
Dividend Yield
1.43%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’0.9%

Why Investors Own DGX

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +37.5% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 40% gross margin and 12% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$11.0Bβ–² +11.8% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
31.9%β–Ό βˆ’2.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.6Bβ–² +19.1% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$1.4Bβ–² +49.5% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
112.0Mβ–Ό βˆ’0.9% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$6.5Bβ–Ό βˆ’$123M YoY
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About QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a premier provider of diagnostic testing, information, and related services, serving clients both domestically and internationally. Its core business involves the development and provision of diverse diagnostic information services, such as routine, advanced clinical, and anatomic pathology testing. While primarily operating under the Quest Diagnostics brand, it also leverages specialized identities like AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum to reach a broad spectrum of clients. Its extensive client base includes patients, clinicians, hospitals, integrated delivery networks, health plans, employers, and other direct healthcare entities. Delivery of these services is facilitated through a robust network comprising laboratories, patient service centers, in-office phlebotomists, call centers, and mobile health professionals including paramedics and nurses. Additionally, the company provides risk assessment services for the life insurance industry and offers comprehensive information technology solutions to healthcare organizations and clinicians.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Good
84/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
23 analysts
Strong Buy6
Buy7
Hold10
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

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PRNewsWireΒ·7d ago

Quest Diagnostics to Release Third Quarter Financial Results on October 22, 2026

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The Motley FoolΒ·7d ago

Why Quest Diagnostics Holdings Stock Dropped Today

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·7d ago

Quest Diagnostics Study Finds High Tick-Borne Disease Co-Exposure

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