Is DGX a good investment in 2026?

Quest Diagnostics trades at a P/E ratio of 21.9, with medium volatility (16.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of DGX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 16.4%, DGX has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.65 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does DGX pay dividends?

Yes, Quest Diagnostics has a dividend yield of 1.80%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$21.20B

P/E RATIO

21.9

BETA

0.65

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.80%

52W HIGH

$213.50

52W LOW

$160.02

VOLATILITY

16.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$199.70 → $191.51-4.10%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$163.80 → $191.51+16.9%

DGX | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

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

METRIC	DGX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	21.9x	22.0x	↓ 1%
Beta	0.65	0.85	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.80%	1.50%	Above avg
30d Volatility	16.4%	22%	Lower risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
DGDGX(You are here)	$191.51	$21.20B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$304.33	$276.23B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.46	$574.66B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$26.92	$153.13B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Quest Diagnostics is currently trading at $191.51, which is 10.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.65, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DGX a good buy right now?

Quest Diagnostics trades at 21.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 16.4% volatility.

Does DGX pay dividends?

Yes, Quest Diagnostics offers a dividend yield of 1.80%. This translates to approximately $3.45 per share annually.

How volatile is DGX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 16.4% and beta of 0.65,DGX is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.