DGX exhibits strength in its base business. Increasing utilization of the Advanced Diagnostics offering is another positive.
Investors interested in Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare stocks are likely familiar with Quest Diagnostics (DGX) and The Pennant Group, Inc. (PNTG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Investors feel optimistic about Quest Diagnostics' strength in Advanced Diagnostics. Robust base business volumes are also encouraging.
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Quest Diagnostics benefits from an aging population, driving increased lab testing volumes, particularly in genetic testing, and offers a 2.0% dividend yield. DGX's M&A strategy, including the LifeLabs acquisition, aims to expand its footprint and diversify operations, despite short-term EPS dilution. The company faces risks from PAMA reimbursement cuts and labor market challenges but expects long-term growth from organic and acquisition activities.
Quest Diagnostics reported strong Q3 earnings, with an 8.5% revenue increase and a 3.6% rise in diluted EPS, beating Street expectations. The company raised its 2024 revenue guidance and expects significant growth from recent and upcoming acquisitions, projecting double-digit revenue growth for Q4. Despite risks like economic downturns and inflation, I maintain a bullish outlook on DGX, adjusting my Buy Threshold to $150 and Sell Target to $227.
Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare sector might want to consider either Quest Diagnostics (DGX) or The Pennant Group, Inc. (PNTG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Lab operator Quest Diagnostics said on Wednesday it will launch a test for H5N1 bird flu at the end of October after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave it contracts to support testing for two emerging infectious diseases, including the Oropouche virus.
One of the biggest earnings movers from Tuesday: Quest Diagnostics (DGX). The lab & testing company beat on the top-and-bottom line in its 3Q report, as shares surged to multi-month highs.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE:DGX ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Jim Davis - President, Chief Executive Officer Sam Samad - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Shawn Bevec - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Ann Hynes - Mizuho Securities Michael Cherny - Leerink Partners Patrick Donnelly - Citi Pito Chickering - Deutsche Bank Meghan Holtz - Jefferies David Westenberg - Piper Sandler Jack Meehan - Nephron Research Elizabeth Anderson - Evercore ISI Erin Wright - Morgan Stanley Stephanie Davis - Barclays Lisa Gill - JP Morgan Andrew Brackmann - William Blair Kevin Caliendo - UBS Michael Riskin - Bank of America Operator Welcome to the Quest Diagnostics Third Quarter 2024 conference call. At the request of the company, this call is being recorded.
Quest Diagnostics Inc DGX posted third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.30, beating the consensus of $2.26.
Quest Diagnostics' third-quarter 2024 performance reflects impressive DIS business growth and the benefits of new acquisitions.