DGX (NYSE) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares
Dividend Rating: 61.72 ✓ Yield 1.91%, Avg. Growth per Year 5.65%, 98.7% Consistency of Payouts and many other metrics.
Dividends per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
Outstanding Shares
What is the Trend of DGX`s Outstanding Shares?
The Outstanding Shares of Quest Diagnostics are shrinking at a rate of -2.48% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -97.87%. 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 (Mill.) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 112 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 113 | -1.74% |
| 2022 | 115 | -8% |
| 2021 | 125 | -8.76% |
| 2020 | 137 | +0.74% |
| 2019 | 136 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 137 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 139 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 141 | -2.08% |
| 2015 | 144 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 146 | |
| 2013 | 146 | -8.81% |
| 2012 | 160.1 | +1.14% |
| 2011 | 158.3 | -1.98% |
| 2010 | 161.5 | -10.38% |
| 2009 | 180.2 | -4.84% |
| 2008 | 189.37 | -2.46% |
| 2007 | 194.14 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 193.38 | -2.53% |
| 2005 | 198.4 | -1.65% |
| 2004 | 201.72 | -2.21% |
| 2003 | 206.28 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 200.07 | +4.84% |
| 2001 | 190.84 | +3.84% |
| 2000 | 183.78 | +4.11% |
| 1999 | 176.52 | +49.09% |
| 1998 | 118.4 | -1.33% |
| 1997 | 120 | +3.81% |
| 1996 | 115.6 |
Dividend Yields, Growth & Consistency
| Overall Dividend Rating | 61.72 | ||
| Dividends Paid 12m | 2.92 | Yield 12m | 1.91% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.7% | Yield on Cost 5y | 3.09% |
| Growth Rate 5y | 5.65% | Correlation Rate 5y | 98.30% |
| First Payout | 2004-01-06 | Next Payout | - |
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Dividend History - Last 30 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Date | Period | Dividend Rate | Growth Rate | Yield @ Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-08 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0.54% | |
| 2024-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 5.6% | 0.57% |
| 2024-01-16 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0.53% | |
| 2023-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0.58% | |
| 2023-07-10 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0.51% | |
| 2023-04-06 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 7.6% | 0.5% |
| 2023-01-17 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0.45% | |
| 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0.53% | |
| 2022-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 0.49% | |
| 2022-06-03 | 0.66 | 0.48% | ||
| 2022-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.66 | 6.5% | 0.49% |
| 2022-01-18 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0.45% | |
| 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0.44% | |
| 2021-07-06 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0.46% | |
| 2021-04-06 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 10.7% | 0.48% |
| 2021-01-19 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0.44% | |
| 2020-10-05 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0.49% | |
| 2020-07-07 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 0.48% | |
| 2020-04-06 | Quarterly | 0.56 | 5.7% | 0.71% |
| 2020-01-13 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0.5% | |
| 2019-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 0.51% | |
| 2019-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.53 | ||
| 2019-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.53 | ||
| 2019-01-14 | Quarterly | 0.53 | 6% | |
| 2018-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.5 | ||
| 2018-07-06 | Quarterly | 0.5 | ||
| 2018-04-03 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 11.1% | |
| 2018-01-08 | Quarterly | 0.45 | ||
| 2017-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.45 | ||
| 2017-07-06 | Quarterly | 0.45 |
- DGX`s 1.91% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 2.92 USD by the current stock price 152.93.
- 3.09% Yield on Cost is the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased the stock five years ago (Rate of the last 12 Months 2.92 divided by the price 5 years ago).
- The 98.7% Payout Consistency of DGX Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
- The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 5.65% per year in the last 5-Years showcases DGX`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
Ratings surpassing 50 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 75 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.