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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$134.26
-0.9%
$128.89
$119.59
$146.85
$14.91B0.911.06 million shs601,724 shs
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$58.85
+0.1%
$63.48
$56.05
$100.77
$10.68B1.252.29 million shs2.02 million shs
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$198.40
+0.0%
$212.06
$174.20
$234.09
$16.69B1.01758,681 shs931,285 shs
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$203.90
+1.2%
$221.73
$181.78
$254.00
$20.15B0.79461,681 shs318,140 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
-1.51%+7.58%+5.17%+3.85%-7.74%
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-7.04%-7.39%-9.89%-8.54%-6.21%
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
-4.61%-0.55%-7.10%-11.77%-10.55%
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
-0.65%+0.39%-9.04%-6.76%+10.19%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
4.8734 of 5 stars
2.13.04.24.73.72.52.5
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
3.9336 of 5 stars
3.41.00.04.72.22.50.6
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
4.9226 of 5 stars
3.43.02.54.23.12.52.5
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
4.8251 of 5 stars
2.34.04.23.83.21.72.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
2.25
Hold$146.178.87% Upside
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
2.86
Moderate Buy$97.4465.57% Upside
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
2.79
Moderate Buy$243.1422.55% Upside
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
2.50
Moderate Buy$239.6017.51% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest LH, DGX, EXAS, and STE Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/26/2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
Truist Financial
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $255.00
4/26/2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$234.00 ➝ $213.00
4/26/2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $244.00
4/25/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$138.00 ➝ $144.00
4/24/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $145.00
4/24/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$139.00 ➝ $146.00
4/24/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$145.00 ➝ $150.00
4/24/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $155.00
4/12/2024
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingHold
4/3/2024
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
Citigroup
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$100.00
3/25/2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
Argus
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$9.25B1.61$12.44 per share10.79$58.25 per share2.30
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
$2.50B4.27$0.02 per share3,713.29$17.39 per share3.38
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$12.16B1.37$19.39 per share10.23$92.76 per share2.14
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$4.96B4.06$18.97 per share10.75$61.31 per share3.33

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$854M$7.4318.0714.252.979.11%15.52%7.23%7/24/2024 (Estimated)
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$204.15M-$1.14N/A2,942.50N/A-8.17%-6.60%-3.20%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$418M$4.6742.4812.391.563.24%13.99%6.82%7/25/2024 (Estimated)
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$107.03M$5.7135.7121.42N/A10.48%13.67%7.68%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest LH, DGX, EXAS, and STE Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.50N/A+$0.50N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024N/A
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$2.43N/A-$2.43N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q1 2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$3.46$3.68+$0.22$4.67$3.12 billion$3.18 billion    
4/23/2024Q1 2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$1.86$2.04+$0.18$2.36$2.29 billion$2.37 billion      
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
-$0.53-$0.27+$0.26-$0.27$638.83 million$646.89 million    
2/15/2024Q4 2023
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$3.29$3.30+$0.01$8.55$3.02 billion$3.03 billion    
2/7/2024Q3 24
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$2.17$2.22+$0.05$3.02$1.35 billion$1.40 billion    
2/1/2024Q4 23
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$2.11$2.15+$0.04$2.60$2.25 billion$2.29 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$2.842.12%+8.08%38.22%13 Years
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
$2.881.45%N/A61.67%N/A
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
$2.081.02%+8.74%36.43%19 Years

Latest LH, DGX, EXAS, and STE Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/11/2024
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
Quarterly$0.721.39%5/24/20245/28/20246/12/2024
2/1/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
quarterly$0.752.34%4/5/20244/8/20244/22/2024
1/30/2024
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
Quarterly$0.520.95%2/22/20242/23/20243/22/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
0.59
0.97
1.20
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
0.74
2.32
2.07
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
0.52
1.17
1.02
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
0.50
2.43
1.49

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
88.06%
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
88.82%
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
95.94%
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
94.69%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
0.79%
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
1.30%
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
0.85%
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
0.95%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
48,000111.06 million110.18 millionOptionable
Exact Sciences Co. stock logo
EXAS
Exact Sciences
6,600181.53 million179.17 millionOptionable
Laboratory Co. of America Holdings stock logo
LH
Laboratory Co. of America
67,00084.13 million83.41 millionOptionable
STERIS plc stock logo
STE
STERIS
17,10098.81 million97.88 millionOptionable

LH, DGX, EXAS, and STE Headlines

SourceHeadline
New York State Common Retirement Fund Sells 15,398 Shares of STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)New York State Common Retirement Fund Sells 15,398 Shares of STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 7:37 AM
These are the only Netflix original movies that matter right nowThese are the only Netflix original movies that matter right now
msn.com - April 26 at 2:34 AM
Global Skincare Market Continues Upward Trajectory, Projected to Reach US$ 3,80,492.2 Million by 2034 at a 8.6% CAGRGlobal Skincare Market Continues Upward Trajectory, Projected to Reach US$ 3,80,492.2 Million by 2034 at a 8.6% CAGR
fmiblog.com - April 26 at 2:34 AM
This revolutionary ‘bioplastic’ could be a sustainable plastic alternativeThis revolutionary ‘bioplastic’ could be a sustainable plastic alternative
msn.com - April 26 at 2:34 AM
Stevens Capital Management LP Takes $849,000 Position in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)Stevens Capital Management LP Takes $849,000 Position in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 6:00 PM
STERIS to Host a Conference Call for Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results on May 9, 2024STERIS to Host a Conference Call for Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results on May 9, 2024
globenewswire.com - April 24 at 4:30 PM
Jennison Associates LLC Has $58.93 Million Stake in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)Jennison Associates LLC Has $58.93 Million Stake in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 7:19 AM
INTERPHEX 2024: Implementing Contamination Control Strategies in Cell and Gene Therapy FacilitiesINTERPHEX 2024: Implementing Contamination Control Strategies in Cell and Gene Therapy Facilities
pharmtech.com - April 22 at 5:48 PM
Taking a Deeper Look at Sterile Powder Transfer in Aseptic Fill/Finish of Parenterals (INTERPHEX 2024)Taking a Deeper Look at Sterile Powder Transfer in Aseptic Fill/Finish of Parenterals (INTERPHEX 2024)
pharmtech.com - April 22 at 5:48 PM
Should You Buy STERIS (STE) Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings?Should You Buy STERIS (STE) Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 22 at 3:16 PM
abrdn plc Has $55.19 Million Stock Holdings in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)abrdn plc Has $55.19 Million Stock Holdings in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 7:20 AM
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Grows Holdings in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Grows Holdings in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 5:43 AM
Groundbreaking hydrogel can remove microplastics from waterGroundbreaking hydrogel can remove microplastics from water
bgr.com - April 20 at 6:24 PM
This is your last chance to see the ‘devil comet’ until 2095This is your last chance to see the ‘devil comet’ until 2095
msn.com - April 20 at 6:24 PM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Acquires Shares of 10,113 STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)International Assets Investment Management LLC Acquires Shares of 10,113 STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 4:42 AM
STERIS plc (NYSE:STE) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesSTERIS plc (NYSE:STE) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 2:36 AM
Strs Ohio Acquires 8,518 Shares of STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)Strs Ohio Acquires 8,518 Shares of STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 6:36 AM
Is The Market Rewarding STERIS plc (NYSE:STE) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?Is The Market Rewarding STERIS plc (NYSE:STE) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 7:22 PM
3 Medical Instruments Stocks to Buy Amid Improving Industry Trends3 Medical Instruments Stocks to Buy Amid Improving Industry Trends
zacks.com - April 15 at 12:21 PM
Cullen Investment Group LTD. Invests $1.35 Million in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)Cullen Investment Group LTD. Invests $1.35 Million in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 11:27 AM
Steris: Moving On, Losing Its TeethSteris: Moving On, Losing Its Teeth
seekingalpha.com - April 14 at 7:00 AM
STERIS plc (NYSE:STE) Holdings Increased by Cerity Partners LLCSTERIS plc (NYSE:STE) Holdings Increased by Cerity Partners LLC
marketbeat.com - April 14 at 6:19 AM
WCM Investment Management LLC Lowers Position in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)WCM Investment Management LLC Lowers Position in STERIS plc (NYSE:STE)
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 1:42 PM
STERISs (STE) Hold Rating Reaffirmed at Needham & Company LLCSTERIS's (STE) Hold Rating Reaffirmed at Needham & Company LLC
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 8:23 AM

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Company Descriptions

Quest Diagnostics logo

Quest Diagnostics

NYSE:DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States and internationally. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. It offers diagnostic information services primarily under the Quest Diagnostics brand, as well as under the AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum brands to physicians, hospitals, patients and consumers, health plans, government agencies, employers, retailers, pharmaceutical companies and insurers, and accountable care organizations through a network of laboratories, patient service centers, phlebotomists in physician offices, call centers and mobile phlebotomists, nurses, and other health and wellness professionals. The company also provides risk assessment services for the life insurance industry; and healthcare organizations and clinicians information technology solutions. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Exact Sciences logo

Exact Sciences

NASDAQ:EXAS
Exact Sciences Corporation provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. The company offers Cologuard, a non-invasive stool-based DNA screening test to detect DNA and hemoglobin biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer and pre-cancer. It also provides Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test; Oncotype DX Breast DCIS Score Test; Oncotype DX Colon Recurrence Score Test; OncoExTra Test for tumor profiling for patients with advanced, metastatic, refractory, relapsed, or recurrent cancer; and Covid-19 testing services. The company's pipeline products focus on enhancing the Cologuard test's performance characteristics and developing blood and other fluid-based tests. It has license agreements with MAYO Foundation for Medical Education and Research, and Johns Hopkins University. Exact Sciences Corporation was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Laboratory Co. of America logo

Laboratory Co. of America

NYSE:LH
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings operates as a life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. It operates in two segments, Labcorp Diagnostics (Dx) and Biopharma Laboratory Services (BLS). The company offers various tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, PAP tests, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D, prostate-specific antigens, tests for sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis C tests, microbiology cultures and procedures, and alcohol and other substance-abuse tests. It also provides specialty testing services comprising gene-based and esoteric testing; advanced tests target specific diseases; services related to anatomic pathology/oncology, cardiovascular disease, coagulation, diagnostic genetics, endocrinology, infectious disease, women's health, pharmacogenetics, parentage and donor testing, occupational testing services, medical drug monitoring services, chronic disease programs, and kidney stone prevention tests; and health and wellness services to employers and managed care organizations (MCOs), including health fairs, on-site and at-home testing, vaccinations, and health screenings. In addition, the company offers online and mobile applications that enable patients to check test results; online applications for providers, MCOs, and accountable care organizations; and drug development, medical device, and companion diagnostic development solutions from early-stage research to clinical development, as well as support for crop protection and chemical testing. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics companies; and MCOs, employer plans, other health insurance providers, governmental agencies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, crop protection and chemical companies, academic institutions, independent clinical laboratories, and retailers. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina.
STERIS logo

STERIS

NYSE:STE
STERIS plc provides infection prevention products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, Life Sciences, and Dental. The Healthcare segment offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products; automated endoscope reprocessing system and tracking products; endoscopy accessories, washers, sterilizers, and other pieces of capital equipment for the operation of a sterile processing department; and equipment used directly in the operating room, including surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions, as well as equipment management services. It also provides capital equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; preventive maintenance programs and repair services; instrument and endoscope repair and maintenance services; and custom process improvement consulting and outsourced instrument sterile processing services. The Applied Sterilization Technologies segment provides contract sterilization and testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a network of approximately 50 contract sterilization and laboratory facilities. The Life Sciences segment designs, manufactures and sells consumable products, such as formulated cleaning chemistries, barrier, sterility assurance products, steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, and washer disinfectors. This segment also offers equipment installation, maintenance, upgradation, repair, and troubleshooting services; and preventive maintenance programs and repair services. The Dental segment provides hand and electric-powered dental instruments, infection control products, conscious sedation, personal protective equipment, and water quality products for dental suite. The company serves its products and services to hospitals, other healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.