Quest Diagnostics Incorporated DGX 233.00 -74.97% NYQ · Healthcare
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DGX — Company Overview

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) trades on NYQ as part of the Healthcare peer group (Diagnostics & Research).

TickerDGX
SectorHealthcare
IndustryDiagnostics & Research
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$25.72B
Last price$233.00
Size categoryLarge Cap

DGX — Business Description

DGX represents a Diagnostics & Research business in the Healthcare segment. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. It also provides services under the Quest Diagnostics brand, as well as under the AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum brands to physicians, hospitals, patients and consumers, health plans, government agencies, employers, retailers, pharmaceutical companies and insurers commercial clinical laboratories, and accountable care organizations through a network of laboratories, patient service centers, phlebotomis…

Official website: https://www.questdiagnostics.com.

DGX — Investment Thesis

At a high level, DGX offers exposure to Healthcare with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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DGX — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 9.2% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $909.63M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E25.77×
Forward P/E19.32×
Price / Sales2.22×
Price / Book3.41×
Gross margin33.2%
Operating margin15.2%
Profit margin9.2%
Return on equity14.6%
Debt / Equity81.07
Free cash flow$909.63M

DGX — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) depends on demand trends in Diagnostics & Research and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

DGX — Competitive Position

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Healthcare.

DGX — Strengths

Strengths for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) inferred from public financial metrics:

DGX — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) based on available data:

Insufficient public data to assess this factor.

DGX — Opportunities

DGX — Risks

DGX — Summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is a large-cap Healthcare company focused on Diagnostics & Research, listed on NYQ. Last price $233.00 with market cap $25.72B. Trailing P/E 25.77×. Revenue grew 10.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 10.2% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated FAQ

What does Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) do?

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic informati…

What is DGX's P/E ratio?

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated has a trailing P/E of 25.77× based on publicly available market data.

Does DGX pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 1.5%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is DGX in?

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is classified in Healthcare (Diagnostics & Research) on NYQ.

What is DGX's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $25.72B.

What are the main risks for DGX?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of DGX?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 10.2% year-over-year, earnings growth of 15.0% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for DGX?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated are on the free /stocks/dgx/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.