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DGX today

$259.65+$0.96 (+0.37%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourBullish

1 hourAscending Triangle

15 minBearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $244.58

Key levels

Support$259.00

Support$250.00

Latest news & SEC filings

SEC FilingQuest Diagnostics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

NewsQuest Diagnostics board approves a regular quarterly payout to shareholders

NewsJim Davis, Quest Diagnostics chief, put forward for Stryker board seat

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About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics provides diagnostic testing services through a network of laboratories and patient service centers, primarily in the United States with some international operations. It serves physicians, hospitals, patients, health plans, employers, government agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. The company offers routine and advanced clinical testing, including molecular diagnostics, oncology, neurology, and genetic testing, as well as consumer-initiated tests through its online platform.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

NYSE · Healthcare

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC (DGX)

$259.65+0.96 (+0.37%)
HOLDGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
233.6240.1246.6253.1259.65Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High262.00
Low258.46
Open261.89
Volume791K
Avg Vol949K
VWAP260.25
30d High259.67
30d Low227.06
30d Chg+11.28%

What Is the Price Target for DGX?

SEPT Low Target

$210.00

SEPT Mid Target

$255.00

SEPT High Target

$260.00

Analyst Consensus

$255.00

Current: $259.65Upside: -1.8%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is DGX a Buy or Sell Right Now?

58
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Critical news
Oct 22HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 11.8% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is DGX Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$231.74

32

Moat Score

NONE

6/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with DGX?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

5 buys / 6 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Plewman PatrickofficerBuy4,274$546KNov 9, 2026
Plewman PatrickofficerSale4,274$1.1MNov 9, 2026
Plewman PatrickofficerBuy6,793$868KNov 9, 2026
Plewman PatrickofficerSale6,793$1.7MNov 9, 2026
Plewman PatrickofficerSale650$167KNov 9, 2026
Ramachandran SubuofficerBuy352-Nov 3, 2026
Doherty Catherine T.officerBuy4,827-Nov 3, 2026
Doherty Catherine T.officerBuy22,105$2.7MNov 3, 2026
Doherty Catherine T.officerSale3,818$937KNov 3, 2026
Doherty Catherine T.officerSale5,990$1.5MNov 3, 2026

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DGX Growth Story

Revenue YoY

11.8%

3yr Revenue CAGR

3.7%

EPS Growth YoY

13.78%

FCF Growth YoY

49.5%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:01:50$259.651,333$$346KBUY
21:01:32$259.651,096$$285KBUY
21:01:32$259.6515,065$$3.9MBUY
21:01:32$259.652,563$$665KBUY
21:01:32$259.651,544$$401KBUY

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Options Flow for DGX

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$270Dec 1836$$4801SWEEP
CALL$270Dec 1836$$24005SWEEP
CALL$270Dec 1836$$9602SWEEP
CALL$270Dec 1836$$33607SWEEP
CALL$270Dec 1836$$4801SWEEP

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DGX — frequently asked questions

What is DGX stock price today?

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC (DGX) is at $259.65, up 0.37% (+$0.96) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is DGX stock moving today?

Latest DGX news — Nov 12, 2026: Quest Diagnostics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 10, 2026: Quest Diagnostics board approves a regular quarterly payout to shareholders

What is the DGX price target?

The average analyst price target for DGX is $255.00, ranging from $210 to $260, based on 7 analysts. Latest: Barclays maintains on Oct 7, 2026.

What do analysts rate DGX?

Analyst ratings for DGX: 0 Buy, 14 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did DGX beat earnings?

DGX last reported on Oct 22, 2026: EPS $3.00 vs $2.87 expected — a beat of 4.5%.

What is DGX's P/E ratio?

DGX trades at a P/E of 25.9 vs a Healthcare average of 17.4.

Does DGX pay a dividend?

Yes. DGX's dividend yield is 1.83%.

How much debt does DGX have?

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC reported $5.5B of debt and $797M of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are DGX support and resistance levels?

Support: $259.00, $250.00, $238.62.

What are insiders doing with DGX?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on DGX?

Nov 12, 2026: Quest Diagnostics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 10, 2026: Quest Diagnostics board approves a regular quarterly payout to shareholders · Nov 9, 2026: Jim Davis, Quest Diagnostics chief, put forward for Stryker board seat