Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Stock Performance
| DGX Stock | USD 189.81 2.42 1.29% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Performance efficiency for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has been negative over the last 90 trading days, reflecting weak return quality. This metric frames whether recent price behavior has rewarded holders relative to the risk carried. Recent return data for Quest Diagnostics shows performance below breakeven, reflecting pressure on return quality. Learn More
Actual Historical Performance (%)
One Day Return 1.29 | Five Day Return -0.57 | Year To Date Return 9.38 | Ten Year Return 149 | All Time Return 5,323 |
Forward Dividend Yield 1.8% | Payout Ratio | Last Split Factor 2:1 | Forward Dividend Rate 3.44 | Dividend Date 2026-04-20 |
1 | Disposition of 410 shares by Patrick Plewman of Quest Diagnostics at 207.73 subject to Rule 16 b-3 | 03/03/2026 |
2 | Disposition of 2628 shares by Karthik Kuppusamy of Quest Diagnostics at 204.86 subject to Rule 16 b-3 | 03/04/2026 |
3 | Disposition of 2855 shares by Patrick Plewman of Quest Diagnostics at 206.21 subject to Rule 16 b-3 | 03/05/2026 |
4 | Acquisition by Sam Samad of tradable shares of Quest Diagnostics at 183.514 subject to Rule 16 b-3 | 03/27/2026 |
5 | Acquisition by Wentworth Timothy C of 198 shares of Quest Diagnostics subject to Rule 16 b-3 | 04/01/2026 |
| Quest Diagnostics dividend paid on 6th of April 2026 | 04/06/2026 |
6 | Function Acquires Getlabs, Bringing Healthcare Directly to You | 04/08/2026 |
| Quest Diagnostics dividend paid on 20th of April 2026 | 04/20/2026 |
8 | ASX set to fall, Wall Street slides as deadline nears Trumps Fed nominee grilled | 04/21/2026 |
9 | New Survey 1 in 3 Americans Say AI Diagnosed a Health Problem Their Doctor Missed | 04/24/2026 |
10 | Quest Diagnostics Prices 500 Million of Senior Notes | 04/27/2026 |
11 | Caldwell Trust Co Purchases 3,085 Shares of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated DGX | 04/28/2026 |
12 | Parsley Health Becomes the First Functional Medicine Provider to Accept Insurance Nationwide | 04/30/2026 |
13 | Is Quests New 2036 Notes Offering and Upbeat 2026 Outlook Altering The Investment Case For Quest Diagnostics | 05/01/2026 |
14 | INVIAH Launches Beta in Chicago The Doctor Comes to You | 05/07/2026 |
15 | Cellular Health Screening Research Report 2026 - Global Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2021-2025 2025-2031 | 05/08/2026 |
Performance Related Modules
Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you had invested $ 20,535 in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated on February 10, 2026 and sold it today, you would have lost $ 1,554 , a decline of 7.57% over 90 days. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is generating negative expected returns assuming volatility of 1.33% on return distribution over 90 days investment horizon. In relative terms, Quest Diagnostics exhibits above-average volatility, exceeding roughly 89% of comparable stocks, and DGX delivers lower expected returns than 99% of comparable equities over the next 90 days. Expected Return |
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Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price
Historical pricing patterns in Quest Stock are sometimes evaluated to determine whether current levels appear stretched relative to prior trading behavior. Some stocks trade persistently above or below historical averages because of structural or sentiment-driven factors.
| Current Price | Horizon | Target Price | Odds moving above the current price in 90 days |
| 189.81 | 90 days | 189.81 | about 91.99 % |
Using a normal distribution model, the likelihood of Quest Diagnostics moving above the current price in 90 days from now is about 91.99 %. Past return patterns over this horizon reflect a distribution that has favored above-current-price scenarios. (The curve shows where outcomes have been clustering for Quest Stock over the next 90 days). The curve width gives a practical read on how much uncertainty surrounds Quest Stock over this horizon.
Quest Diagnostics Price Density |
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Predictive Modules for Quest Diagnostics
Forecasting Quest Diagnostics requires combining quantitative signals with evolving sentiment and fundamental trends. Each approach has strengths and limitations, making diversified forecasting strategies especially important for Quest Diagnostics.Mean reversion is the tendency of Quest Diagnostics' price to return to its historical average after periods of extreme deviation. Some analysts monitor this tendency by comparing Quest Diagnostics' price extremes to fundamental value.
Primary Risk Indicators
Over the past two decades, the stock market has experienced significant volatility affecting Quest Diagnostics. Quest Diagnostics has seen dramatic price moves that have reshaped risk profiles for its holders.α | Alpha over Dow Jones | -0.0234 | |
β | Beta against Dow Jones | 0.31 | |
σ | Overall volatility | 6.28 | |
Ir | Information ratio | -0.0228 |
Investor Alerts and Insights
Targeted alerts for Quest Diagnostics provide the responsiveness needed to evaluate market conditions and assess potential outcomes. These notifications for Quest Diagnostics help investors make timely decisions in response to significant stock events.| Quest Diagnostics generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days | |
| Quest Diagnostics's Piotroski F-Score indicates relatively stable underlying signals within the model framework, despite current profitability pressure | |
| On 20th of April 2026 Quest Diagnostics paid $ 0.86 per share dividend to its current shareholders | |
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Price Density Drivers
Price movements in Quest Diagnostics are influenced by the balance of buyer and seller positioning dynamics. Monitoring key indicators provides context for understanding when price movements are fundamental versus tactical.
| Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 113 million | |
| Cash And Short Term Investments | 420 million |
Quest Diagnostics Fundamentals Growth
The market price of Quest Stock is shaped by investors' expectations for Quest Diagnostics' financial performance. Revenue and earnings trends, operating margins, and capital structure decisions all play a role in Quest Stock pricing.
| Return On Equity TTM | 0.15 | |||
| Return On Asset TTM | 0.0635 | |||
| Profit Margin TTM | 0.0908 | |||
| Operating Margin TTM | 0.14 | |||
| Current Valuation | 26.76 B | |||
| Shares Outstanding | 110.7 M | |||
| Price To Earnings TTM | 14.57 X | |||
| Price To Book TTM | 2.82 X | |||
| Price To Sales TTM | 1.86 X | |||
| Revenue TTM | 11.04 B | |||
| Gross Profit TTM | 3.75 B | |||
| EBITDA TTM | 2.19 B | |||
| Net Income TTM | 1.05 B | |||
| Cash And Equivalents TTM | 420 M | |||
| Cash Per Share TTM | 6.15 X | |||
| Total Debt TTM | 6.92 B | |||
| Debt To Equity TTM | 0.73 % | |||
| Current Ratio TTM | 1.46 X | |||
| Book Value Per Share TTM | 66.36 X | |||
| Cash Flow From Operations TTM | 1.89 B | |||
| Earnings Per Share | 9.05 X | |||
| Market Capitalization TTM | 21.01 B | |||
| Total Asset TTM | 16.23 B | |||
| Retained Earnings TTM | 9.99 B | |||
| Working Capital TTM | 100 M | |||
| Current Asset TTM | 1.5 B | |||
| Current Liabilities TTM | 1.17 B | |||
Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology
Benchmark comparison for Quest Diagnostics clarifies whether returns reflect stock-specific outcomes or market-wide trends. Outperformance relative to the benchmark may reflect exposure tilt, selection effect, or timing. Quest Diagnostics shows ROE of 14.54%, ROA of 6.35% (TTM) vs 4.13% (last reported).
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated inputs come from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and are mapped into a consistent reporting framework. Analyst inputs may be included when coverage is available. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.
Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Gabriel Shpitalnik, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board