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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
$193.67
+0.26%Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing, information, and services in the United States and internationally. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine testing, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. It offers diagnostic information services primarily under the Quest Diagnostics brand, as well as under the AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum brands to patients, clinicians, hospitals, independent delivery networks, health plans, employers, direct contract entities, and accountable care organizations through a network of laboratories, patient service centers, phlebotomists in physician offices, call centers and mobile paramedics, nurses, and other health and wellness professionals. The company also provides risk assessment services for the life insurance industry; and healthcare organizations and clinicians robust information technology solutions. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotQuest Diagnostics Incorporated Dividend History
DGX Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.8600
Annual Amount
$3.3200
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.8600 | $0.8600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 10, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $0.8600 | $0.8600 | Quarterly | +7.50% |
Nov 11, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 30, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
Nov 12, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 14, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 15, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | +5.63% |
Nov 13, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.7100 | $0.7100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 14, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | $0.7100 | $0.7100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 16, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $0.7100 | $0.7100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 2, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | $0.7100 | $0.7100 | Quarterly | +7.58% |
Nov 14, 2022 | Jan 18, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 10, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 17, 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 3, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | Quarterly | +6.45% |
Nov 17, 2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 | $0.6200 | $0.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 16, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | $0.6200 | $0.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 20, 2021 | Jul 7, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 | $0.6200 | $0.6200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 4, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $0.6200 | $0.6200 | Quarterly | +10.71% |
Nov 18, 2020 | Jan 20, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 18, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 18, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 22, 2020 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 30, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 | Apr 21, 2020 | $0.5600 | $0.5600 | Quarterly | +5.66% |
Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 15, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 1, 2019 | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 28, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 30, 2019 | $0.5300 | $0.5300 | Quarterly | +6.00% |
Aug 17, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 | Quarterly | +11.11% |
Nov 29, 2017 | Jan 9, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 18, 2017 | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 16, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2017 | Apr 5, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 21, 2016 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 25, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | +12.50% |
Aug 17, 2016 | Oct 4, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 18, 2016 | Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 2, 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 20, 2016 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | +5.26% |
Dec 4, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 18, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 15, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 29, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | +15.15% |
Dec 4, 2014 | Jan 13, 2015 | Jan 28, 2015 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 15, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 21, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 30, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | - |
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Dividend cut is concerning. Investigate whether due to one-time factors or fundamental business deterioration. Reassess dividend sustainability.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
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