Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Dividend Yield, Date & History $174.28 +1.28 (+0.74%) Closing price 08/7/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$174.80 +0.53 (+0.30%) As of 07:00 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Quest Diagnostics Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.84%Annual Dividend$3.20Recent Dividend Payment Jul. 21 Dividend Increase Track Record 14 YearsDividend Payout Ratio 38.32% Quest Diagnostics (DGX) pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.84%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.80 per share was paid on Monday, July 21, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, July 7. The company currently pays out 38.32% of its earnings and 23.52% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryDGX Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Quest Diagnostics' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Quest Diagnostics in Dividend Calculator DGX Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Quest Diagnostics' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Quest Diagnostics in Dividend Yield Calculator Quest Diagnostics vs. The CompetitionCompare Quest Diagnostics' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeQuest DiagnosticsMedical CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.20$0.06$1.59Dividend Yield1.84%4.00%3.67%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%Track Record14 years15 years11 yearsQuest Diagnostics Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings38.32%Based on This Year's Estimate32.99%Based on Next Year's Estimate30.51%Based on Cashflow23.52% Quest Diagnostics Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/14/2025quarterly$0.80 - 1.86%7/7/20257/7/20257/21/20251/30/2025quarterly$0.80+$0.056.67%2.06%4/7/20254/7/20254/21/202511/12/2024quarterly$0.75 - 1.85%1/14/20251/14/20251/29/20258/14/2024quarterly$0.75 - 2%10/4/202410/4/202410/21/20245/15/2024quarterly$0.75 - 2.13%7/8/20247/8/20247/22/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for DGX and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Quest Diagnostics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/1/2024quarterly$0.75+$0.045.63%2.34%4/5/20244/8/20244/22/202411/13/2023quarterly$0.71 - 2.15%1/16/20241/17/20241/31/20248/14/2023quarterly$0.71 - 2.1%10/5/202310/6/202310/23/2023This table shows Quest Diagnostics' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Quest Diagnostics Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Quest Diagnostics' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Quest Diagnostics is 1.84%. Learn more on DGX's dividend yield history. How much is Quest Diagnostics' annual dividend? The annual dividend for DGX shares is $3.20. Learn more on DGX's annual dividend history. How often does Quest Diagnostics pay dividends? Quest Diagnostics pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Quest Diagnostics' most recent dividend payment? Quest Diagnostics' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.80 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, July 21, 2025. When was Quest Diagnostics' most recent ex-dividend date? Quest Diagnostics' most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, July 7, 2025. What track record does Quest Diagnostics have of raising its dividend? Quest Diagnostics has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years. When did Quest Diagnostics last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Thursday, January 30, 2025. What is Quest Diagnostics' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for DGX is: 38.32% based on the trailing year of earnings 32.99% based on this year's estimates 30.51% based on next year's estimates 23.52% based on cash flow Is Quest Diagnostics a good dividend stock? Quest Diagnostics' dividend yield of 1.85% is lower than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. The company's 14 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Quest Diagnostics' dividend payout ratio of 38.32% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Quest Diagnostics stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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