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DGX

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

S&P 500
DGX|Healthcare|Diagnostics & Research|$196.08|P/E 22.8|MCap 22.1B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Quest Diagnostics Inc.

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing, conducted through a national network of approximately 2,300 patient service centers, as well as doctors' offices and hospitals. It also operates a diagnostic solutions segment offering clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions to support healthcare providers. Quest Diagnostics empowers individuals, physicians, and organizations with diagnostic insights derived from one of the world's largest databases of de-identified clinical lab results, enabling disease identification, treatment, healthy behaviors, and improved healthcare management. The company serves one in three adult Americans and half of U.S. physicians and hospitals annually, while partnering through joint ventures like Sonora Quest Laboratories and Diagnostic Lab of Michigan for regional laboratory services and hospital lab management. Innovations include advanced tests such as Quest Flow Cytometry MRD for Myeloma and Haystack MRD for cancer monitoring. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, Quest Diagnostics plays a vital role in the diagnostics and research industry within the healthcare sector.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.61%

Annual Dividend

$3.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

36.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

25.97%

Stock Price

$196.08

52-Week Range

$157.20 $213.50

Dividend Health Score

76/ 100Safe

DGX's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 36.0% earnings payout ratio & 26.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 7.35% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
36.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
26.0%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
19.0%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
5.8xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
38.0%Caution
Current Ratio
1.0xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
90.4Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
14.8%Safe
Operating Margin
14.0%Caution
Gross Margin
32.4%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.3%Safe
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

DGX annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

DGX earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 6, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 20, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

6.61%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.35%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.92%

3-Year Total Growth

21.15%

5-Year Total Growth

42.53%

10-Year Total Growth

114.29%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$19,608.00

Annual Income

$320.00

Quarterly Income

$80.00

Monthly Income

$26.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DGX's current dividend yield?
Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) currently has a dividend yield of 1.61%, based on a stock price of $196.08 and an annual dividend of $3.20.
When is DGX's next dividend payment date?
DGX's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-06 and the next payment date is 2026-04-20. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does DGX pay in dividends per year?
Quest Diagnostics Inc. paid $3.15 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has DGX been increasing its dividend?
Quest Diagnostics Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.35% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.92%.
Is DGX's dividend safe?
Quest Diagnostics Inc. has a payout ratio of 36.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 25.97%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is DGX's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Quest Diagnostics Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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