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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (DGX)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for QUEST DIAGNOSTICS.

Research analysts who have asked questions during QUEST DIAGNOSTICS earnings calls.

David Westenberg

David Westenberg

Piper Sandler

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: ADPT, AKYA, BLLN +13 more
Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Evercore ISI

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: AGL, ALGN, CAH +23 more
EW

Erin Wright

Morgan Stanley

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: ALGN, BTSG, CAH +18 more
Jack Meehan

Jack Meehan

Nephron Research LLC

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: A, AVTR, BIO +17 more
Kevin Caliendo

Kevin Caliendo

UBS

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: AHCO, ALGN, AMWL +15 more
Patrick Donnelly

Patrick Donnelly

Citi

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: A, AVTR, BIO +21 more
PC

Pito Chickering

Deutsche Bank

6 questions for DGX

Also covers: ACHC, AHCO, AVAH +18 more
Michael Cherny

Michael Cherny

Leerink Partners

5 questions for DGX

Also covers: ACCD, ALGN, CAH +18 more
AB

Andrew Brackmann

William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

4 questions for DGX

Also covers: ADPT, AWH, BDSX +11 more
Luke Sergott

Luke Sergott

Barclays

4 questions for DGX

Also covers: A, AVTR, BRKR +19 more
Michael Ryskin

Michael Ryskin

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

4 questions for DGX

Also covers: A, ALGN, AVTR +28 more
Tycho Peterson

Tycho Peterson

Jefferies

3 questions for DGX

Also covers: A, AVTR, BIO +22 more
AB

Andrew Brackman

William Blair

2 questions for DGX

Also covers: BLLN, LH, VCYT
AH

Ann Hynes

Mizuho Financial Group

2 questions for DGX

Also covers: ARDT, BTSG, CI +17 more
EC

Eric Caldwell

Baird

2 questions for DGX

Noah Kava

Noah Kava

Jefferies

2 questions for DGX

AD

Aaron David Izen

Bank of America

1 question for DGX

AK

Anna Krasinski

Barclays

1 question for DGX

LG

Lisa Gill

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

1 question for DGX

Also covers: AGL, CAH, CI +13 more
MH

Meghan Holtz

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

1 question for DGX

Also covers: AHCO, AVAH, EHAB +4 more
MC

Michael Cherney

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

1 question for DGX

Also covers: COR, LH
SD

Stephanie Davis

Barclays

1 question for DGX

Also covers: ACCD, CAH, COR +20 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for DGX.

Quest Diagnostics outlines growth strategy at JPM Healthcare Conference
DGX
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Quest Diagnostics expanded network access with Elevance and secured partnerships with large corporate physician groups to drive growth in hospital labs, reference testing, collaborative lab solutions and life sciences services.
  • Consumer-initiated testing grew from $30 million in 2021 to a $250 million run rate by Q4, with QuestHealth.com contributing $100 million and channel partners (e.g., Function Health, Whoop) adding $150 million.
  • Focused on advanced diagnostics—including cardiometabolic, autoimmune and brain health—with commercial launch of the AB4240 Alzheimer's blood-based test for amyloid and tau biomarkers.
  • Reaffirmed 2026 guidance: 4–5% total revenue growth, 75–150 bps operating margin expansion, 7–9% adjusted EPS growth, and $3–3.3 billion free cash flow after capex.
1 day ago
Quest Diagnostics outlines growth strategy and guidance at JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
DGX
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Tests one-third of U.S. adults, completing ~220 million requisitions and directly drawing blood for ~80 million individuals in 2024; network spans 8,000 sites and covers 90% of lives with 80 billion data points ( ).
  • Prevention and wellness represent ~33% of revenue; consumer-initiated testing surged from $30 million in 2021 to a $250 million run rate in 2025, led by QuestHealth.com’s $100 million business ( ).
  • Operates in a $90 billion laboratory market (~2% of a $5 trillion healthcare spend); targets 4–5% organic revenue growth, 75–150 bps margin expansion, 7–9% EPS growth, and $3–3.3 billion free cash flow (2025–27) with capital allocated to M&A, dividends, and share repurchases ( ).
  • $2.8 billion deployed in M&A over three years—including the $1 billion LifeLabs Canada acquisition—and growing co-lab hospital services from $800 million toward a $1 billion target by 2026 ( ).
1 day ago
Quest Diagnostics presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
DGX
Guidance Update
M&A
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Quest Diagnostics tested one-third of the U.S. adult population in 2024 with 217 million requisitions and 80 million blood draws, covering 110 million unique patients across 8,000+ locations.
  • Prevention and wellness represents ~1/3 of revenue, while the consumer business rose from $30 million in 2021 to a $250 million run rate in Q4 2025 via QuestHealth.com ($100 million) and channel partners ($150 million).
  • The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook: 4–5% revenue growth, 75–150 bps operating margin expansion, 7–9% adjusted EPS growth, and $3–3.3 billion free cash flow (2025–2027) targets.
  • Key investments include AI/automation (end-to-end lab systems, digital cytology), $2.8 billion in M&A (2023–25), and Project Nova to modernize the order-to-cash infrastructure.
1 day ago
Quest Diagnostics completes Michigan lab joint venture
DGX
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Quest Diagnostics and Corewell Health complete laboratory services joint venture, Diagnostic Lab of Michigan, LLC, with Quest owning 51% and Corewell Health 49%
  • Existing Quest and Corewell laboratories will continue providing services until a new 100,000-square-foot facility opens in Q1 2027
  • Quest begins deploying Co-Lab Solutions across 21 Corewell Health hospitals, including supply chain, lab management, patient blood and anemia management, and lab analytics and stewardship
Jan 5, 2026, 1:58 PM
Quest Diagnostics discusses utilization, growth, guidance and strategic investments
DGX
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Quest highlighted sustained elevated test utilization, driven by expanded payer access, chronic disease screening, consumer health engagement, and growth in advanced diagnostics (cardiometabolic, autoimmune, women’s health, brain health, oncology).
  • The direct-to-consumer channel (QuestHealth.com) is growing ~35% QoQ YoY, approaching $100 million in revenue; advanced diagnostics now contribute ~$1 billion and grow in the low double digits.
  • For FY 2025, Quest expects organic revenue growth of 4.5%–5% (YTD 4.8%) and targets 75–150 bps of operating margin expansion over 2025–2027; Q4 typically sees a 50–100 bps seasonal margin decline vs. Q3.
  • Project Nova, a lab IT transformation, carries $250–310 million in one-time costs (40% OpEx, 60% CapEx) over 6–7 years, with ~$20 million spend in 2025 and benefits anticipated from 2027.
  • Management is planning for policy headwinds including potential PAMA cuts (~$100 million impact) and expiry of ACA exchange subsidies (~30 bps revenue/volume impact), and sees a >50% chance of a PAMA delay.
Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM
Quest Diagnostics outlines FY25 growth drivers and strategic initiatives
DGX
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
M&A
  • Utilization remains resilient, with tests per requisition up to 4.3–4.4 from pre-COVID 3.8–3.9, driving 4.8% YTD organic revenue growth and full-year guidance of 4.5–5%.
  • Direct-to-consumer channel questhealth.com is growing ~35% QoQ Y/Y, approaching $100 M in revenue, and expanding via partnerships (WHOOP, Oura, Hims & Hers) where Quest is the exclusive testing engine.
  • Project Nova (lab information system overhaul) entails $250–310 M of one-time costs (40% OpEx, 60% CapEx) over 6–7 years, with <$20 M spent in 2025 and full benefits expected from 2027.
  • 75–150 bps operating margin expansion target for 2025–27 is reaffirmed, with an expected 50–100 bps seasonal dip from Q3 to Q4.
  • Acquisition and partnership pipeline focuses on physician outreach and lab services (Corewell +$200 M, Fresenius +$100 M), plus strategic tests like Haystack MRD (addressable $5–10 B market), with deals designed for >10% ROIC by year 3 and year-1 EPS accretion.
Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM
Quest Diagnostics highlights elevated utilization and strategic investments at Citi Healthcare Conference
DGX
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Product Launch
  • Maintained elevated utilization post-COVID with tests per requisition rising to 4.3–4.4 (vs. ~3.8–3.9 pre-COVID), driving organic revenue growth of 4.8% YTD and guided 4.5–5% for FY 25.
  • Consumer channel revenue nearing $100 million, up 35% QoQ YoY, and advanced diagnostics tests (~$1 billion revenue) growing low double digits across cardiometabolic, autoimmune, women’s health, brain health and oncology.
  • Investing $250–310 million in Project Nova (40% OpEx, 60% CapEx) over six to seven years, with initial FY 25 spend < $20 million and expected productivity benefits from 2027.
  • Launched Haystack MRD test with Medicare PLA codes reimbursed at $3,900 baseline and $800 monitoring effective Jan 2026, expanded commercial reps to 35–40, targeting break-even by end-2026.
Dec 2, 2025, 8:15 PM
Quest Diagnostics reports Q3 2025 results and raises full-year guidance
DGX
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Revenues increased 13.1% to $2.82 billion, with 6.8% organic growth; diagnostic services up 13.5%, and requisitions rose 12.5% year-over-year.
  • Reported EPS of $2.16 and adjusted EPS of $2.60, with operating income at 13.7% of revenues (adjusted 16.3%); raised full-year revenue guidance to $10.96 billion–$11.0 billion, EPS to $8.58–$8.66, and adjusted EPS to $9.76–$9.84.
  • Formed a lab services JV with Corewell Health (projected $1 billion annual COLAB Solutions revenue), launched Project Nova with Epic Systems, and expanded consumer channel partnerships with Whoop and Oura.
  • Advanced diagnostics saw strong traction: autoimmune Analyzer growth, Quest AD-Detect volumes more than doubled, Haystack MRD earned FDA Breakthrough Device designation and Medicare reimbursement pending; targeting 3% annual cost savings via Invigorate automation.
Oct 21, 2025, 12:30 PM
Quest Diagnostics posts strong Q3 2025 results and raises guidance
DGX
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Q3 revenue: $2.82 billion, up 13.1% year-over-year, including 6.8% organic growth.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS: $2.60 per share, a 13.0% increase versus prior year.
  • Expanded partnerships with Corewell Health via a lab services joint venture expected to generate ~$1 billion in annual revenues, and selected Epic for Project Nova to modernize order-to-cash processes.
  • Full-year 2025 guidance raised: net revenue now expected at $10.96–11.00 billion and adjusted EPS at $9.76–9.84.
Oct 21, 2025, 12:30 PM
Quest Diagnostics reports Q3 2025 results
DGX
Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Revenues were $2.82 B, up 13.1% year-over-year with 6.8% organic growth in Q3 2025.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded to 16.3% (from 15.5%) and adjusted EPS was $2.60 versus $2.30 a year ago.
  • Cash from operations was $1.42 B year-to-date (up 63.1%); full-year 2025 guidance raised to ~$1.8 B with capex of ~$500 M.
  • Full-year guidance lifted: revenues of $10.96 B–$11.00 B, reported EPS of $8.58–8.66 and adjusted EPS of $9.76–9.84.
  • Growth fueled by clinical innovations, acquisitions (e.g., Fresenius testing assets) and consumer channel expansion via partnerships (WHOOP, Aura) plus a joint venture with CoreWell Health.
Oct 21, 2025, 12:30 PM

Quarterly earnings call transcripts for QUEST DIAGNOSTICS.