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Yield 12m 1.93%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.05
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.02%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.30%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.56%
Payout Ratio 34.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.4%
Total Return 12m: 32.73%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: 91.19%
#8 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
DGX 18,199m 1.93% 3.56%
BMEZ 1,438m 14.5% 16.5%
CVS 80,263m 4.28% 4.99%
PINC 1,931m 4.34% 2.93%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
DGX 18,199m 6.02% 34.2%
CI 91,757m 169% 20.9%
CHE 8,417m 6.40% 8.20%
CVS 80,263m 5.87% 49.1%

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DGX Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-07 2025-04-07 2025-04-21 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% 0.49%
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%
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 FAQ

Does DGX pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, DGX paid a dividend of 3.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of DGX?

As of April 2025, DGX`s dividend yield is 1.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.05 USD by the current share price of 163.80.

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 unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of DGX?

DGX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.02% 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 3.56%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Quest Diagnostics five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.05) divided by the purchase price five years ago (85.67):

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 1.93% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX is 34.2%. 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 62.30%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

DGX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DGX`s Outstanding Shares?

Quest Diagnostics`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.78% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual 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