Quest Diagnostics CEO on using blood testing for Alzheimer's diagnosis
Quest Diagnostics CEO Jim Davis says the company's Alzheimer's testing through blood work can help disagnons the disease a lot sooner and get patients into specialist earlier.
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $. As of Feb 21, 2026, the stock is trading at $202.41 per share, offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 23.13, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated also offers a dividend yield of 1.7%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is 16.38, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be overvalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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The SS Score is a proprietary financial quality metric that assesses factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow growth, and debt levels. It helps investors evaluate the overall financial health of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. To access the full SS Score, consider upgrading your subscription.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $ and a competitive P/E ratio of 23.13. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Quest Diagnostics CEO Jim Davis says the company's Alzheimer's testing through blood work can help disagnons the disease a lot sooner and get patients into specialist earlier.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Quest Diagnostics on Tuesday forecast 2026 profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates after beating expectations for fourth-quarter results on strong demand for its diagnostic tests.
Fourth quarter revenues of $2.81 billion, up 7.1% from 2024 Fourth quarter reported diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $2.18, up 11.8% from 2024; and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.42, up 8.5% from 202...
SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that the Company's Board of Directors h...
With more than half of S&P 500® companies reporting thus far, EPS growth for Q4 2025 currently stands at 13%. This week, 1,662 companies are expected to report, including results from McDonald's, Cisc...
New test as sensitive as next-generation sequencing, and provides five-day specimen stability to support nationwide testing SECAUCUS, N.J., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), ...
Quest Diagnostics gets reaffirmed as a buy for the 3rd time in a row. Key bullish drivers include organic growth, macro demand, strong profit margins among peers, and an investment-grade view from Fit...
SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it has been named to the Fortune® magazine 2026...
Jennifer Erickson succeeds longtime CEO David Dexter following more than 26 years of service PHOENIX, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonora Quest Laboratories, together with its parent company Laborato...
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript
SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2...
SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that data will be shared on circulating tumor DNA (ct...
Quest also now provides comprehensive Collaborative Lab Solutions (Co-Lab) hospital lab management services for all 21 Corewell Health hospitals SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
SECAUCUS, N.J. , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading national provider of diagnostic information services, announced that Jim Davis, Chairman, CEO and P...
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated ( DGX) 7th Annual Healthcare Symposium November 14, 2025 8:50 AM EST Company Participants Asia Chang Conference Call Participants Kevin Dreyer - GAMCO Investors, Inc. C...
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The board of directors of ADP approved a $0.16 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $6.80 per share, Maria Black, ADP's President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today. ...
SECAUCUS, N.J. , Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividen...
SECAUCUS, N.J. , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, announced that Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Fina...
The Quest AD-Detect® blood-based test panels deliver confirmatory accuracy, potentially supporting reduced reliance on PET-imaging confirmation SECAUCUS, N.J. , Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two blood...
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated announced its Q3 earnings yesterday - revenues year-to-date are $8.23bn, and net income $845m. DGX is finally demonstrating a strong post-pandemic recovery, with Q3 reve...
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.19B | Analyst x1 | |
| 2027 | 1.27B | 6.54% | Analyst x1 |
| 2028 | 1.36B | 6.85% | Analyst x1 |
| 2029 | 1.37B | 0.76% | Est @0.8% |
| 2030 | 1.39B | 1.27% | Est @1.3% |
| 2031 | 1.41B | 1.66% | Est @1.7% |
| 2032 | 1.44B | 1.93% | Est @1.9% |
| 2033 | 1.47B | 2.12% | Est @2.1% |
| 2034 | 1.50B | 2.10% | Est @2.1% |
| 2035 | 1.53B | 2.18% | Est @2.2% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 909.00M | 1.00 | 909.00M |
| 2025A | 1.36B | 1.00 | 1.36B |
| 2026E | 1.19B | 1.08 | 1.11B |
| 2027E | 1.27B | 1.16 | 1.09B |
| 2028E | 1.36B | 1.25 | 1.09B |
| 2029E | 1.37B | 1.35 | 1.01B |
| 2030E | 1.39B | 1.45 | 953.57M |
| 2031E | 1.41B | 1.57 | 899.57M |
| 2032E | 1.44B | 1.69 | 850.87M |
| 2033E | 1.47B | 1.82 | 806.29M |
| 2034E | 1.50B | 1.96 | 763.94M |
| 2035E | 1.53B | 2.11 | 724.40M |
| Terminal | 29.80B | 2.11 | 14.11B |
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