DGX Dividend History - Quest Diagnostics

Track the latest DGX dividend history: 2.39% Dividend Yield, 6.02% Annual Growth - Explore DGX's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.39%
Cash Amount 12m 3.80
Dividend Growth 5y avg 6.02%
Dividend Rating 65.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.37%
Payout Ratio 33.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.4%
Total Return 12m: 32.66%
#10 in Group
Total Return 5y: 93.28%
#10 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
DGX 19,052m 2.39% 4.37%
BMEZ 1,620m 13.6% 15.8%
CCEL 58m 7.31% 8.62%
CVS 82,860m 4.36% 5.22%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
DGX 19,052m 6.02% 65.3%
CI 87,856m 169% 62.9%
CHE 8,699m 6.40% 54.8%
CVS 82,860m 5.87% 69.7%

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DGX Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-07 2025-04-07 2025-04-21 Quarterly 0.8 6.7%
2025-01-14 2025-01-14 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.75 0.49%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-21 Quarterly 0.75 0.49%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-07-22 Quarterly 0.75 0.53%
2024-04-05 2024-04-08 2024-04-22 Quarterly 0.75 5.6% 0.58%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.71 0.53%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-10-23 Quarterly 0.71 0.58%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.71 0.51%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-04-24 Quarterly 0.71 7.6% 0.5%
2023-01-17 2023-01-18 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.66 0.45%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-19 Quarterly 0.66 0.53%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.66 0.49%
2022-06-03 0.66 0.48%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-20 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% 0.49%
2022-01-18 2022-01-19 2022-02-02 Quarterly 0.62 0.44%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-20 Quarterly 0.62 0.43%
2021-07-06 2021-07-07 2021-07-21 Quarterly 0.62 0.47%
2021-04-06 2021-04-07 2021-04-21 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% 0.48%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-03 Quarterly 0.56 0.45%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.56 0.49%
2020-07-07 2020-07-08 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.56 0.48%
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-21 Quarterly 0.56 5.7% 0.74%
2020-01-13 2020-01-14 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.53
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-21 Quarterly 0.53
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-22 Quarterly 0.53
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-04-22 Quarterly 0.53
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.53 6%
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-22 Quarterly 0.5
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-23 Quarterly 0.5
2018-04-03 2018-04-04 2018-04-18 Quarterly 0.5 11.1%
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.45
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-18 Quarterly 0.45
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-24 Quarterly 0.45
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-19 Quarterly 0.45
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.45 12.5%
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-19 Quarterly 0.4
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.4
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-20 Quarterly 0.4 5.3%
2016-01-08 2016-01-12 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.38
2015-10-02 2015-10-06 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.38

DGX Dividend History - FAQ

Does DGX pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, DGX paid a dividend of 3.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of DGX?

As of March 2025, DGX`s dividend yield is 2.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.80M USD by the current share price of 168.15.

How often does DGX pay dividends?

DGX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DGX has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DGX?

The next ex-dividend date for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is 2025-04-07.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of DGX?

DGX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.02M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DGX?

DGX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.37M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Quest Diagnostics five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.80M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (87.00):

What is the Payout Consistency of DGX?

DGX Payout Consistency is 98.4%.
Highly consistent: Quest Diagnostics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does DGX have a good Dividend Yield?

DGX`s 2.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX is 33.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DGX?

DGX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.34%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: DGX Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of DGX`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Quest Diagnostics are shrinking at a rate of -3.78% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -97.5%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Quest Diagnostics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-06-21 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
1996 115,600,000
1997 120,000,000 +3.81%
1998 118,400,000 -1.33%
1999 176,524,000 +49.09%
2000 183,780,000 +4.11%
2001 190,844,000 +3.84%
2002 200,074,000 +4.84%
2003 206,284,000 +3.1%
2004 201,718,000 -2.21%
2005 198,395,000 -1.65%
2006 193,379,000 -2.53%
2007 194,143,000 +0.4%
2008 189,370,000 -2.46%
2009 180,200,000 -4.84%
2010 161,500,000 -10.38%
2011 158,300,000 -1.98%
2012 160,100,000 +1.14%
2013 146,000,000 -8.81%
2014 146,000,000
2015 144,000,000 -1.37%
2016 141,000,000 -2.08%
2017 139,000,000 -1.42%
2018 137,000,000 -1.44%
2019 136,000,000 -0.73%
2020 137,000,000 +0.74%
2021 125,000,000 -8.76%
2022 115,000,000 -8%
2023 113,000,000 -1.74%
2024 113,000,000