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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
$381.02
$380.55
$219.85
$381.99
$17.18B1.4611,028 shs258 shs
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
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$75.98
+0.4%
$75.98
$64.02
$87.88
$17.83B11.77 million shs916,866 shs
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$360.43
-2.1%
$377.67
$310.42
$415.73
$26.39B1.04514,753 shs599,788 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
-1.51%+7.58%+5.17%+3.85%-7.74%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
-1.30%+0.81%-0.60%+1.75%-9.43%
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
-4.55%-2.43%-5.16%+1.89%+3.07%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
4.8734 of 5 stars
2.13.04.24.73.72.52.5
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
4.7493 of 5 stars
3.23.00.04.23.32.52.5
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
4.8485 of 5 stars
2.45.01.73.23.22.53.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
2.25
Hold$146.178.87% Upside
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
2.44
Hold$87.0014.50% Upside
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
2.80
Moderate Buy$435.2020.74% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WST, ABMD, DGX, and HOLX Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
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
4/10/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$90.00
4/4/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $78.00
4/3/2024
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
Citigroup
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $95.00
3/20/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$145.00
2/26/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
Leerink Partnrs
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
2/26/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
SVB Leerink
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$135.00
(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
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
$1.03B16.65$5.09 per share74.88$33.03 per share11.54
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$9.25B1.61$12.44 per share10.79$58.25 per share2.30
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$4.03B4.43$5.29 per share14.37$20.48 per share3.71
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$2.95B8.95$9.51 per share37.90$39.31 per share9.17

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
$136.51M$5.8265.4769.783.3324.84%14.77%13.32%N/A
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$854M$7.4318.0714.252.979.11%15.52%7.23%7/24/2024 (Estimated)
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$456M$2.1136.0117.392.6012.98%18.91%10.47%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$593.40M$7.8845.7439.526.5920.12%21.60%16.26%7/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest WST, ABMD, DGX, and HOLX Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.98N/A-$0.98N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024Q1 2024
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$1.29$1.56+$0.27$1.57$670.62 million$695.40 million    
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      
2/15/202412/31/2023
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$1.78$1.83+$0.05$1.83$740.43 million$732.00 million      
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    
2/1/2024Q1 24
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
$0.95$0.98+$0.03$0.93$989.32 million$1.01 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
$2.842.12%+8.08%38.22%13 Years
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$0.800.22%+5.81%10.15%1 Years

Latest WST, ABMD, DGX, and HOLX Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/25/2024
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
Quarterly$0.200.22%7/31/20247/31/20248/7/2024
2/20/2024
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
Quarterly$0.200.23%4/23/20244/24/20245/1/2024
2/1/2024
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
quarterly$0.752.34%4/5/20244/8/20244/22/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
N/A
7.93
7.17
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
0.59
0.97
1.20
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
0.55
3.89
3.18
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
0.03
2.88
2.24

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
94.48%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
88.06%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
94.73%
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
93.90%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
2.50%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
0.79%
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
1.75%
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
0.53%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Abiomed, Inc. stock logo
ABMD
Abiomed
2,00345.09 million43.96 millionOptionable
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated stock logo
DGX
Quest Diagnostics
48,000111.06 million110.18 millionOptionable
Hologic, Inc. stock logo
HOLX
Hologic
6,990234.73 million230.62 millionOptionable
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
10,60073.21 million72.82 millionOptionable

WST, ABMD, DGX, and HOLX Headlines

SourceHeadline
West Pharmaceutical Services: Strong Q1 Performance and Upbeat FY24 Outlook Bolster Buy RatingWest Pharmaceutical Services: Strong Q1 Performance and Upbeat FY24 Outlook Bolster Buy Rating
markets.businessinsider.com - April 26 at 2:59 PM
West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) Releases Quarterly  Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.27 EPSWest Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.27 EPS
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 11:48 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsWest Pharmaceutical Services First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 9:58 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYSE:WST)West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYSE:WST)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 8:00 AM
California Public Employees Retirement System Lowers Stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)California Public Employees Retirement System Lowers Stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 7:37 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 4:58 AM
Beyond The Earnings: What The Latest SEC 10-Q Filing Reveals About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) FutureBeyond The Earnings: What The Latest SEC 10-Q Filing Reveals About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Future
americanbankingnews.com - April 26 at 4:06 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
seekingalpha.com - April 25 at 5:43 PM
West Pharmaceutical (WST) Q1 Earnings Beat, HVP Sales WeakWest Pharmaceutical (WST) Q1 Earnings Beat, HVP Sales Weak
zacks.com - April 25 at 11:35 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.: West Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Third-Quarter 2024 DividendWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.: West Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Third-Quarter 2024 Dividend
finanznachrichten.de - April 25 at 8:55 AM
West Pharmaceutical: Q1 Earnings SnapshotWest Pharmaceutical: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
timesunion.com - April 25 at 8:55 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Sold by Illinois Municipal Retirement FundWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Sold by Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 8:30 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) Q1 2024 Earnings: Adjusted EPS Rises Amidst Sales DeclineWest Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) Q1 2024 Earnings: Adjusted EPS Rises Amidst Sales Decline
gurufocus.com - April 25 at 8:24 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesWest Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
zacks.com - April 25 at 8:11 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) Releases FY 2024 Earnings GuidanceWest Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE:WST) Releases FY 2024 Earnings Guidance
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 7:39 AM
West Pharma posts beat-and-raise quarter aided by strong demand for injectablesWest Pharma posts beat-and-raise quarter aided by strong demand for injectables
reuters.com - April 25 at 7:11 AM
West Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Third-Quarter 2024 DividendWest Announces First-Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Third-Quarter 2024 Dividend
prnewswire.com - April 25 at 6:00 AM
Will West Pharmaceutical (WST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?Will West Pharmaceutical (WST) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
zacks.com - April 24 at 1:16 PM
Handelsbanken Fonder AB Lowers Stock Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Handelsbanken Fonder AB Lowers Stock Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 6:48 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Sold by Mackenzie Financial CorpWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Sold by Mackenzie Financial Corp
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 5:11 AM
Is a Beat Likely for West Pharmaceutical (WST) in Q1 Earnings?Is a Beat Likely for West Pharmaceutical (WST) in Q1 Earnings?
zacks.com - April 22 at 10:46 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYSE:WST)West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.20 (NYSE:WST)
americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 8:28 AM
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Purchased by abrdn plcWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Shares Purchased by abrdn plc
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 7:20 AM
Ardevora Asset Management LLP Sells 11,511 Shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Ardevora Asset Management LLP Sells 11,511 Shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 9:25 PM

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Company Descriptions

Abiomed logo

Abiomed

NASDAQ:ABMD
Abiomed, Inc. engages in the research, development, and sale of medical devices to assist or replace the pumping function of the failing heart. It also provides a continuum of care to heart failure patients. The company offers Impella 2.5, a percutaneous micro heart pump with integrated motor and sensors; and Impella CP, a device for use by interventional cardiologists to support patients in the cath lab, as well as by cardiac surgeons in the heart surgery suite. It also provides Impella 5.0, Impella LD, and Impella 5.5, which are percutaneous micro heart pumps with integrated motors and sensors for use primarily in the heart surgery suite; Impella RP, a percutaneous catheter-based axial flow pump; Impella SmartAssist platform that includes optical sensor technology for improved pump positioning and the use of algorithms that enable improved native heart assessment during the weaning process; Impella Connect, a cloud-based technology that enables secure and remote viewing of the automated impella controller for physicians and hospital staffs; and OXY-1 System, a portable external respiratory assistance device. In addition, the company is developing Impella ECP, a pump for blood flow of greater than three liters per minute; Impella XR Sheath, a sheath that expands and recoils allowing small bore access and closure with Impella heart pumps; Impella BTR, a percutaneous micro heart pump with integrated motors and sensors; and preCARDIA, a catheter-mounted superior vena cava therapy system designed to rapidly treat acutely decompensated heart failure. Abiomed, Inc. sells its products through direct sales and clinical support personnel in the Germany, France, United States, Japan, Europe, Canada, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. As of December 22, 2022, Abiomed, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
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.
Hologic logo

Hologic

NASDAQ:HOLX
Hologic, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies diagnostics products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products for women's health through early detection and treatment. The company operates through four segments: Diagnostics, Breast Health, GYN Surgical, and Skeletal Health. It provides Aptima molecular diagnostic assays to detect the infectious microorganisms; Aptima viral load assays for Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human cytomegalo virus; Aptima bacterial vaginosis and candida vaginitis assays for the diagnosis of vaginitis; Aptima SARS-CoV-2 and Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 assays to detect SARS-CoV-2; ThinPrep System for cytology applications; and Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Test that assists physicians in assessing the risk of pre-term birth. The company also offers breast cancer care solutions in the areas of radiology, breast surgery, pathology, and treatment, such as 3D digital mammography systems, image analytics software, reading workstations, minimally invasive breast biopsy guidance systems, breast biopsy site markers, localization, specimen radiology, and connectivity solutions; and breast conserving surgery products. In addition, it provides MyoSure Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System for the removal of fibroids and polyps in the uterus; NovaSure Endometrial Ablation System to treat abnormal uterine bleeding; Fluent Fluid Management System that provides liquid distention during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopic procedures; Acessa ProVu system to treat various fibroids; and CoolSeal portfolio, such as bipolar vessel sealing devices. Further, the company offers Horizon DXA, a dual energy X-ray system; and Fluoroscan Insight FD mini C-arm to perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgical procedures. It sells its products through direct sales, service forces, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Hologic, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
West Pharmaceutical Services logo

West Pharmaceutical Services

NYSE:WST
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers stoppers and seals for injectable packaging systems; syringe and cartridge components, including custom solutions for the needs of injectable drug applications, as well as administration systems that enhance the safe delivery of drugs through advanced reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies; and films, coatings, washing, and vision inspection and sterilization processes and services to enhance the quality of packaging components. This segment also provides drug containment solutions, including Crystal Zenith, a cyclic olefin polymer in the form of vials, syringes, and cartridges; and self-injection devices; and a range of integrated solutions, including analytical lab services, pre-approval primary packaging support and engineering development, regulatory expertise, and after-sales technical support. This segment serves biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug companies. The Contract-Manufactured Products segment is involved in the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of devices used in surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, injectable, and other drug delivery systems, as well as consumer products. The company serves pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies. It sells and distributes its products through its sales force and distribution network, contract sales agents, and regional distributors. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.