Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Stock Performance

DGX Stock  USD 189.81  2.42  1.29%   
Quest Diagnostics' period returns and the standard risk-adjusted performance ratios are summarized. The stock's expected return over 3 months is -0.12%, complemented by a 1.81% dividend yield.
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
32.1%
 Last Split Factor
2:1
 Forward Dividend Rate
3.44
 Dividend Date
2026-04-20
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Disposition of 410 shares by Patrick Plewman of Quest Diagnostics at 207.73 subject to Rule 16 b-3
03/03/2026
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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
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Function Acquires Getlabs, Bringing Healthcare Directly to You
04/08/2026
 
Quest Diagnostics dividend paid on 20th of April 2026
04/20/2026
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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
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Caldwell Trust Co Purchases 3,085 Shares of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated DGX
04/28/2026
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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
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INVIAH Launches Beta in Chicago The Doctor Comes to You
05/07/2026
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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   
       Risk  
This comparison focuses on expected return, realized volatility, and risk efficiency versus the market. It is informative when expected return is read together with volatility rather than in isolation. Over a 90-day investment horizon, DGX has been underperforming the market. Compounding this underperformance, DGX is 1.43 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It converts risk into return at a rate of about -0.09%. Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.01% per unit of volatility.

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 PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds 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.
Over a 90-day investment horizon, Quest Diagnostics has a beta of 0.31 suggesting as returns on the market go up, Quest Diagnostics's average returns tend to increase less than the benchmark. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding Quest Diagnostics Incorporated tends to be smaller as well. Additionally, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has a negative alpha, implying that risk has not been adequately compensated by returns. DGX is significantly underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial.
   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.
Sentiment
Range
LowSentimentHigh
188.57189.90191.23
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowIntrinsicHigh
170.83210.55211.88
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
184.77186.09187.42
Details
Analyst
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
203.16223.25247.81
Details
Quest Diagnostics is positioned within its peer group by benchmarking margins, returns, and multiples. This peer-relative view identifies where Quest Diagnostics leads, trails, or tracks its competitive set.

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 Jones0.31
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 Outstanding113 million
Cash And Short Term Investments420 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.

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