DGX Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

$175.49

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-12-31
Expected on Jan 29, 2026
Report Time: Unknown Release Time
The Whisper Number
$2.40
Consensus Estimate: $2.36
Revenue Estimate: $2.76B

Latest Earnings Insight

Quest Diagnostics, with its robust market cap of over $20 billion, is poised to report its earnings on October 21, 2025, amid a backdrop of steady demand for diagnostic testing services. The company is expected to post an EPS of $2.50, with revenue anticipated to reach $2.73 billion. However, market insiders are whispering a slightly higher EPS of $2.61, reflecting a cautious optimism about Quest's ability to leverage its extensive network and technological advancements to drive profitability. In the absence of recent news, investors will be keenly focused on any strategic insights from the company that could indicate future growth trajectories, particularly in expanding its digital health solutions. As Quest Diagnostics navigates a competitive landscape, its performance this quarter will be closely watched for signs of sustained momentum and operational efficiency.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Quest Diagnostics is an American clinical laboratory. A Fortune 500 company, Quest operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Quest also maintains collaborative agreements with various hospitals and clinics across the globe.

Website: https://www.questdiagnostics.com

Sector
LIFE SCIENCES
Industry
SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
1022079
Address
500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS, NJ, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$18.18B
P/E Ratio
21.33
PEG Ratio
1.48
Price to Book
2.68
Performance
EPS
$7.68
Dividend Yield
1.95%
Profit Margin
8.82%
ROE
13.80%
Technicals
50D MA
$168.63
200D MA
$156.92
52W High
$178.00
52W Low
$125.83
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
111M
Target Price
$179.27
Beta
0.78

DGX EPS Estimates vs Actual

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Actual

DGX News & Sentiment

Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Boston Trust Walden Corp Sells 53,026 Shares of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated $DGX
Boston Trust Walden Corp significantly reduced its stake in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, selling 53,026 shares during the third quarter, resulting in holdings worth $5.64 million. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors have recently increased their positions in the medical research company. Quest Diagnostics reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share.
Dec 30, 2025 • Business Wire SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
NeoGenomics Appoints Diagnostics and Lab Services Industry Veteran John P. “Jack” Kenny to its Board of Directors
NeoGenomics, Inc. has appointed John P. “Jack” Kenny, a diagnostics and lab services industry veteran, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kenny brings over three decades of executive, commercial, and operational experience and will fill the seat vacated by Dr. Alison Hannah. The company anticipates his expertise will significantly contribute to their advancements in cancer testing, particularly in NGS and MRD.
Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Copeland Capital Management LLC Sells 7,889 Shares of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated $DGX
Copeland Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated by 4.5% during the third quarter, selling 7,889 shares and retaining 168,375 shares valued at approximately $32.09 million. This sale comes amidst significant insider selling, with SVP Mark Delaney and CEO J. E. Davis also disposing of shares worth millions. Despite the insider and institutional selling, Quest Diagnostics beat Q3 earnings estimates, issued strong FY2025 guidance, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $197.27.
Dec 28, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. Has $596,000 Stake in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated $DGX
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. reduced its stake in Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) by 71% in the third quarter, now holding 3,128 shares valued at $596,000. Despite this, other institutional investors have increased their positions, with collectively 88.06% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Quest Diagnostics surpassed Q3 earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $2.60 against an anticipated $2.51, and revealed intentions to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Pacer Advisors Inc. Grows Stock Holdings in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated $DGX
Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly increased its stake in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated by 2,531.6% in the third quarter of 2025, bringing its total ownership to 450,898 shares valued at $85.93 million. This increase makes Pacer Advisors Inc. a notable institutional investor in Quest Diagnostics, which recently reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share. The medical research company holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average target price of $197.27.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Lowers Stake in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated $DGX
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly reduced its stake in Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) by 73.2% in Q3, selling 15,248 shares. Despite this, Quest Diagnostics reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst expectations with $2.60 EPS and $2.82 billion in revenue, and issued positive FY2025 EPS guidance. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share, while institutional investors hold approximately 88.06% of the company's stock.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.153
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

DGX Reported Earnings

Jul 22, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.62
  • Estimate: $2.57
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.9%
Apr 22, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.21
  • Estimate: $2.15
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.8%
Jan 30, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.23
  • Estimate: $2.18
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.3%
Oct 22, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.30
  • Estimate: $2.26
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.8%
Jul 23, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.35
  • Estimate: $2.34
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.4%
Apr 23, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.18 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.04
  • Estimate: $1.86
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 9.7%
Feb 01, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.15
  • Estimate: $2.11
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.9%
Oct 24, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.22
  • Estimate: $2.19
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.4%
Jul 26, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $2.30
  • Estimate: $2.27
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 1.3%

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