Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Sentiment Analysis
Composite rating from 8 factors. Tap a factor to see the metrics behind its grade.
- ST sentiment gradeHow the market currently feels about this stock versus its peers
- A+
- Overall ST grade
- B-
- ST Score
- 52.0
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DGX stock: frequently asked questions
What is DGX's ST Score?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has an ST Score of 52.0 (B-), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.
Is DGX a buy, hold, or sell?
Analysts rate DGX a Hold, with a price target of $248.57 (+5.2% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B- (52.0/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.
What are DGX's factor grades?
Valuation D+, Profitability A, Financial Strength D, Momentum C-, Growth C, Forecast C+, Sentiment A+.
What is DGX's valuation grade?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) earns a valuation grade of D+, measured against Medical - Diagnostics & Research peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.
What is DGX's growth grade?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) earns a growth grade of C, measured against Medical - Diagnostics & Research peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.
What is DGX's profitability grade?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) earns a profitability grade of A, measured against Medical - Diagnostics & Research peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.
What is DGX's financial strength grade?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) earns a financial strength grade of D, measured against Medical - Diagnostics & Research peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.
What is the analyst price target for DGX?
The average analyst price target for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is $248.57 from 34 analysts, which is +5.2% versus the recent price of $236.32.
What is DGX's Piotroski score?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.