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Quest Diagnostics (DGX)

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a healthcare company operating in diagnostics & research. Valuation and momentum can move with trial outcomes, regulatory news, and reimbursement shifts. This analysis page tracks valuation context, trend strength, and downside risk over time.

PRICE
$211.10
+1.59% today
RISK
HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$23.48B
P/E RATIO
24.2
BETA
0.68
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
1.63%
52W HIGH
$213.20
52W LOW
$157.20
VOLATILITY
30.8%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$184.24 → $211.10+14.58%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$172.90 → $211.10+22.1%
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DGX | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRICDGXSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio24.2x22.0x 10%
Beta0.680.85Less volatile
Div Yield1.63%1.50%Above avg
30d Volatility30.8%22%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare DGX's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
DGX(You are here)
$211.10$23.48BHealthcare
UNH$286.66$259.67BHealthcareVIEW →
JNJ$243.47$586.74BHealthcareVIEW →
PFE$27.10$154.08BHealthcareVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Quest Diagnostics is currently trading at $211.10, which is 1.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.68, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME0.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DGX a good buy right now?

Quest Diagnostics trades at 24.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 30.8% volatility.

Does DGX pay dividends?

Yes, Quest Diagnostics offers a dividend yield of 1.63%. This translates to approximately $3.44 per share annually.

How volatile is DGX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.8% and beta of 0.68,DGX is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:54 PM