DGX Quest Diagnostics dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Quest Diagnostics's latest dividend was on Oct 4, 2024 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.75 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.96 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.81% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- DGX last dividend date: Oct 4, 2024
DGX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
DGX has a dividend yield of 1.81% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.92%, Quest Diagnostics's dividend yield is 6% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 2.0% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Quest Diagnostics has been paying dividends since 2004. DGX has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 6% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 13%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.75 | 1.96% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.75 | 2.1% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.75 | 2.2% |
| Jan 16, 2024 | $0.71 | 2.12% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.71 | 2.27% |
| Jul 10, 2023 | $0.71 | 1.96% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.71 | 1.88% |
| Jan 17, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.79% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | $0.66 | 2.07% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.66 | 1.92% |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.66 | 1.89% |
| Jan 18, 2022 | $0.62 | 1.79% |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $0.62 | 1.71% |
| Jul 6, 2021 | $0.62 | 1.77% |
| Apr 6, 2021 | $0.62 | 1.79% |
| Jan 19, 2021 | $0.56 | 1.78% |
| Oct 5, 2020 | $0.56 | 1.92% |
| Jul 7, 2020 | $0.56 | 1.86% |
| Apr 6, 2020 | $0.56 | 2.73% |
| Jan 13, 2020 | $0.53 | 1.99% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.53 | 2.05% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.53 | 2.02% |
| Apr 5, 2019 | $0.53 | 2.27% |
| Jan 14, 2019 | $0.53 | 2.43% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.5 | 1.89% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.5 | 1.72% |
| Apr 3, 2018 | $0.5 | 1.87% |
| Jan 8, 2018 | $0.45 | 1.81% |
| Oct 2, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.92% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.61% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.73% |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.79% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.87% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.92% |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.4 | 2.14% |
| Jan 8, 2016 | $0.38 | 2.25% |
| Oct 2, 2015 | $0.38 | 2.34% |
| Jul 6, 2015 | $0.38 | 2% |
| Apr 6, 2015 | $0.38 | 1.8% |
| Jan 9, 2015 | $0.33 | 1.93% |
Quest Diagnostics dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DGX has a payout ratio of 39.4% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Healthcare sector average. But in comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 40%, Quest Diagnostics's payout ratio is only 1.5% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DGX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGX Quest Diagnostics Inc | 1.81% | $2.96 | 39.4% |
| LH Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings | 0.6% | $1.44 | 27.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Quest Diagnostics pay a dividend?
Yes, Quest Diagnostics has been paying dividends for the last 20 years.
When was DGX's last dividend?
Quest Diagnostics's last regular dividend was on Oct 4, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Quest Diagnostics pay (per share)?
DGX's annualized dividend per share is $2.96.
What is Quest Diagnostics's dividend yield?
Currently Quest Diagnostics's dividend yield is 1.81%.
How often does Quest Diagnostics pay dividends?
Quest Diagnostics pays four dividends per year.
What is Quest Diagnostics's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Quest Diagnostics is 39.4%.
Does Quest Diagnostics pay a good dividend?
Quest Diagnostics's dividend yield is lower than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.