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DGX Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

DGX's dividend history, current yield (2.3%), dividend growth rate (6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Health Care Services).

Yield 12m 2.31%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.02%
Overall Dividend Rating 65.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.94%
Payout Ratio 33.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.4%
Total Return 12m: 33.25%
Total Return 5y: 83.33%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BMEZ 1,459 M 14.8% 16.1%
CVS 81,290 M 4.28% 4.84%
PINC 1,931 M 4.03% 2.81%
DGX 19,469 M 2.31% 3.94%
FMS 16,976 M 3.20% 2.15%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CI 84,791 M 169% 86.4%
CON 2,749 M 41.4% 100%
PINC 1,931 M 17.2% 99.2%
LH 21,291 M 15.8% 19.8%
CHE 8,315 M 6.40% 97.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

BMEZ
BlackRock Health
 14.79% Yield
CVS
CVS Health
 4.28% Yield
CI
Cigna
 1.84% Yield

DGX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-07 2025-07-07 2025-07-21 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2025-04-07 2025-04-07 2025-04-21 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% 0.49%
2025-01-14 2025-01-14 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.49%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-21 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.49%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-07-22 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.53%
2024-04-05 2024-04-08 2024-04-22 Quarterly 0.75 5.6% 0.58%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.53%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-10-23 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.58%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.51%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-04-24 Quarterly 0.71 7.6% 0.5%
2023-01-17 2023-01-18 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.45%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-19 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.53%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.49%
2022-06-03 0.66 0% 0.48%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-20 Quarterly 0.66 6.5% 0.49%
2022-01-18 2022-01-19 2022-02-02 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.44%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.43%
2021-07-06 2021-07-07 2021-07-21 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.47%
2021-04-06 2021-04-07 2021-04-21 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% 0.48%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-03 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.45%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.49%
2020-07-07 2020-07-08 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.48%
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-21 Quarterly 0.56 5.7% N/A
2020-01-13 2020-01-14 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-21 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-22 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-04-22 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.53 6% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-22 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-23 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2018-04-03 2018-04-04 2018-04-18 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-19 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-20 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2016-01-08 2016-01-12 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-10-02 2015-10-06 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-07-06 2015-07-08 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-04-06 2015-04-08 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.38 15.2% N/A
2015-01-09 2015-01-13 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-10-03 2014-10-07 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-07-07 2014-07-09 2014-07-23 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-04-04 2014-04-08 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.33 10% N/A
2014-01-03 2014-01-07 2014-01-22 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-06-28 2013-07-02 2013-07-17 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

DGX Dividend FAQ

Does DGX pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, DGX paid a dividend of 3.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-07 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of DGX?

As of June 2025, DGX`s dividend yield is 2.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.85 USD by the current share price of 178.95.

How often does DGX pay dividends?

DGX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DGX has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DGX?

The next ex-dividend date for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is 2025-07-07.

What is the Dividend Growth of DGX?

DGX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.02% per year.
Strong growth: DGX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DGX?

DGX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.94%. If you bought DGX's shares at 97.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.94% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DGX?

DGX Payout Consistency is 98.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Quest Diagnostics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DGX have a good Dividend Yield?

DGX`s 2.31% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DGX is 33.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DGX?

DGX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DGX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DGX`s Outstanding Shares?

Quest Diagnostics`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.00% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -89.4%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Quest Diagnostics ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 Annual Growth Rate
1996 115,600,000
1997 120,000,000 +3.81%
1998 118,400,000 -1.33%
1999 176,524,000 +49.09%
2000 183,780,000 +4.11%
2001 190,844,000 +3.84%
2002 200,074,000 +4.84%
2003 206,284,000 +3.1%
2004 201,718,000 -2.21%
2005 198,395,000 -1.65%
2006 193,379,000 -2.53%
2007 194,143,000 +0.4%
2008 189,370,000 -2.46%
2009 180,200,000 -4.84%
2010 161,500,000 -10.38%
2011 158,300,000 -1.98%
2012 160,100,000 +1.14%
2013 146,000,000 -8.81%
2014 146,000,000
2015 144,000,000 -1.37%
2016 141,000,000 -2.08%
2017 139,000,000 -1.42%
2018 137,000,000 -1.44%
2019 136,000,000 -0.73%
2020 137,000,000 +0.74%
2021 125,000,000 -8.76%
2022 115,000,000 -8%
2023 113,000,000 -1.74%
2024 113,000,000
2025 113,000,000

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.