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Quest Diagnostics

182.25 USD
+2.09
1.16%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
182.25
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0%
1 day
1.16%
5 days
1.09%
1 month
1.84%
3 months
1.84%
6 months
5.06%
Year to date
20.73%
1 year
17.29%
5 years
61.87%
10 years
167.39%
 

About: Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the US. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions.

Employees: 56,000

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Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

300% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 4 (+3) [Q2]

41% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 117 | Existing positions closed: 83

11% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $17.2B [Q1] → $19.2B (+$1.98B) [Q2]

11% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 357 | Existing positions reduced: 323

4.06% more ownership

Funds ownership: 91.84% [Q1] → 95.91% (+4.06%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 952 [Q1] → 966 (+14) [Q2]

33% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $88.3M | Put options by funds: $133M

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$178
2% downside
Avg. target
$186
2% upside
High target
$194
6% upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Baird
Eric Coldwell
$194
Neutral
Downgraded
25 Aug 2025
UBS
Kevin Caliendo
$180
Neutral
Maintained
23 Jul 2025
Truist Securities
David Macdonald
$192
Hold
Maintained
23 Jul 2025
Deutsche Bank
Pito Chickering
$178
Hold
Maintained
23 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about DGX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
Quest Diagnostics to Speak at the Jefferies Healthcare Services Conference
SECAUCUS, N.J. , Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced that Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak on the company's strategy, performance and the latest market developments and trends during the Jefferies Healthcare Services Conference in Nashville on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 4:35 p.m.
Quest Diagnostics to Speak at the Jefferies Healthcare Services Conference
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Presents At Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:DGX ) Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 September 10, 2025 10:50 AM EDT Company Participants James Davis - Chairman, CEO & President Conference Call Participants Eric Coldwell - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Presentation Eric Coldwell Senior Research Analyst Thanks, everyone, for joining us.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Presents At Baird Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Positive
The Motley Fool
13 days ago
Quest Diagnostics: A Solid Investment or a Risky Bet?
Explore the exciting world of Quest Diagnostics (DGX 0.35%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
Quest Diagnostics: A Solid Investment or a Risky Bet?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
13 days ago
Quest Diagnostics Launches Advanced Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Offering
New Service Empowers Clinicians with Personalized Insights from Coriell Life Sciences to Optimize Prescribing Across Specialties SECAUCUS, N.J. , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced an advanced pharmacogenomic (PGx) laboratory test service designed to help providers understand the patient's individual genetic response to select drug therapies.
Quest Diagnostics Launches Advanced Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Offering
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
14 days ago
Why Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
Why Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
PRNewsWire
15 days ago
Fentanyl Positivity Is More Than Seven Times Higher in Random Tests vs. Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Finds 2025 Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index
Majority of fentanyl positives also contain other drugs, with co-positivity with marijuana doubling since 2020 SECAUCUS, N.J. , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The percentage of employees in the general U.S. workforce testing positive for fentanyl in random drug tests far exceeded those in pre-employment testing, according to the 2025 Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ from Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services.
Fentanyl Positivity Is More Than Seven Times Higher in Random Tests vs. Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Finds 2025 Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
DGX Stock Gains Following a New Joint Venture With Corewell Health
Quest Diagnostics shares rise after forming a joint venture with Corewell Health to expand advanced lab services across Michigan.
DGX Stock Gains Following a New Joint Venture With Corewell Health
Neutral
PRNewsWire
22 days ago
Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics to Enter into Joint Venture Providing Enhanced Laboratory Services in Michigan
Parties to build state-of-the-art laboratory in Southfield to serve physicians and patients across the state Quest will also manage Corewell Health's 21 hospital labs SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics to Enter into Joint Venture Providing Enhanced Laboratory Services in Michigan
Neutral
PRNewsWire
23 days ago
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Haystack MRD Circulating Tumor DNA Test from Quest Diagnostics
SECAUCUS, N.J. , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for the company's Haystack MRD® test for identifying MRD-positive patients with stage II colorectal cancer following curative-intent surgical treatment who may benefit from adjuvant therapy in accordance with therapeutic product labeling.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Haystack MRD Circulating Tumor DNA Test from Quest Diagnostics
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