Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

DGX · Healthcare

About Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is a Diagnostics & Research company operating in the Healthcare sector.

DGX trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Diagnostics & Research

Key Statistics

Current Price
$251.82
Market Cap
$27.79B
52-Week High
$256.99
52-Week Low
$171.18
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Diagnostics & Research

$1,000 Invested in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)

1 Year
$1,457
+46%
3 Years
$2,030
+103%
5 Years
$1,913
+91%
10 Years
$3,663
+266%
Since IPO
$102,302
+10130%

How much would $1,000 invested in DGX be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in DGX 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) in 2025 would be worth $1,457 as of November 2026, representing a +45.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DGX 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) in 2023 would be worth $2,030 as of November 2026, representing a +103.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DGX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) in 2021 would be worth $1,913 as of November 2026, representing a +91.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DGX 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) in 2016 would be worth $3,663 as of November 2026, representing a +266.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DGX at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) at IPO would be worth $102,302 as of November 2026, representing a +10130.2% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.62%
Positive Months
211
59% of 358
Negative Months
147
41% of 358
Data Period
29+ years
358 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2000 (+46.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+7.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jul 2002 (-29.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.6%)

Over the past 29+ years (358 months), Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.62% with a median return of +0.94%. The stock had 211 positive months (59%) and 147 negative months (41%). The best month in DGX's history was April 2000 with a +46.4% return, while the worst was July 2002 at -29.8%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.1%), and September the weakest (-0.6%).

DGX's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2000 with a cumulative return of +178.5%, and the worst was 2002 at -13.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 30 years of trading history, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has delivered an average annual return of +24.39% with a median return of +8.82%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.38%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (77%) and losses in 7 years (23%).

DGX's best year was 2000 with a +364.62% gain, while the worst was 2002 at -20.65%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. DGX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+24.39%
Best Year
2000 (+364.62%)
Worst Year
2002 (-20.65%)
Positive Years
23/30
Year Return Start End
2026 +47.56% $170.66 $251.82
2025 +17.20% $145.61 $170.66
2024 +11.77% $130.28 $145.61
2023 -10.05% $144.84 $130.28
2022 -7.80% $157.08 $144.84
2021 +47.86% $106.24 $157.08
2020 +14.11% $93.10 $106.24
2019 +31.13% $71.00 $93.10
2018 -13.84% $82.41 $71.00
2017 +9.16% $75.49 $82.41
2016 +31.90% $57.24 $75.49
2015 +8.37% $52.81 $57.24
2014 +28.05% $41.24 $52.81
2013 -6.24% $43.99 $41.24
2012 +1.50% $43.34 $43.99
2011 +8.37% $39.99 $43.34
2010 -9.95% $44.41 $39.99
2009 +17.24% $37.88 $44.41
2008 -1.08% $38.29 $37.88
2007 +0.58% $38.07 $38.29
2006 +3.67% $36.72 $38.07
2005 +8.49% $33.85 $36.72
2004 +31.66% $25.71 $33.85
2003 +28.49% $20.01 $25.71
2002 -20.65% $25.22 $20.01
2001 +1.00% $24.97 $25.22
2000 +364.62% $5.37 $24.97
1999 +71.58% $3.13 $5.37
1998 +5.56% $2.97 $3.13
1997 +11.57% $2.66 $2.97

Frequently Asked Questions: DGX

What sector is DGX in? ▼

DGX operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Diagnostics & Research industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has DGX performed historically? ▼

Over 30 years of trading history, DGX has posted gains in 23 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2000 with a +364.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DGX? ▼

You can invest in DGX through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DGX.

Last updated: 11/1/2026