Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is a healthcare company focused on diagnostic testing and related services in the United States. Through its laboratory network and patient service centers, the company provides clinical testing across routine, advanced, and specialized areas, including anatomic pathology, cardiometabolic and endocrine testing, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease, neurology, women’s health, drug monitoring, and toxicology. Its services are delivered under the Quest Diagnostics name and through brands such as AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum. Quest Diagnostics also serves a broad base of customers that includes physicians, hospitals, patients, health plans, employers, government agencies, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and accountable care organizations. In addition, it offers healthcare IT, population health, risk assessment, employer screening, and other diagnostic and data-driven services. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-DGX
$187.46
-9.3% Downside
Fair
$223.94
8.3% Upside
Fair
Great
July 8, 2026
July 22, 2026
3.44
1.7%
July 23, 2026
22.3x
3.1x
2.0x
22.987 B
29.189 B
21.5%
99.5%
6.9
34.9%
130.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$187.46

Estimated downside of 9.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$190.80

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$102.24

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$242.38

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$109.66

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$178.78

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$223.94

Analysts imply upside of 8.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

11.278 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

11.849 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

2.226 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

2.348 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

8

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.62

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

6.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

130.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 23, 2026

Days to Earnings

2

Dividend Payment Date

July 22, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 8, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

3.44

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

34.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) has a Hold consensus, with 7 buy, 8 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 8
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$187.46
Estimated downside 9.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 9.3%
Analyst Target
$223.94
Implied upside 8.3%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is $187.46. This implies an estimated downside of 9.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 9.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is $223.94. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 8.3%.

The current financial health read for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is July 23, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 3.44, ex-dividend date is July 8, 2026, payment date is July 22, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is 22.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is 22.987 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is 29.189 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is NYSE-DGX, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE-DGX) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is 21.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is 99.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.