What one share of Quest Diagnostics holds
Quest Diagnostics works across the healthcare ecosystem to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We provide diagnostic insights from the results of our laboratory testing to empower people, physicians, and organizations to take action to improve health outcomes.
Quest Diagnostics’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $105.49 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $10.06 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $5.13 |
| Free cash flow | $12.25 |
| Dividends | $3.29 |
| Cash and investments | $7.25 |
| Debt | $50.45 |
| Book value | $69.38 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $34.32 | $1.74 | $1.12 | $3.62 | $0.40 | $17.13 |
| 2008 | $36.99 | $2.97 | $1.09 | $4.34 | $0.40 | $18.94 |
| 2009 | $39.70 | $3.88 | $0.89 | $4.42 | $0.40 | $21.77 |
| 2010 | $40.94 | $4.07 | $1.16 | $5.15 | $0.40 | $23.63 |
| 2011 | $46.20 | $2.94 | $1.01 | $4.59 | $0.47 | $23.46 |
| 2012 | $46.14 | $3.48 | $1.14 | $6.28 | $0.81 | $26.35 |
| 2013 | $46.71 | $5.55 | $1.51 | $2.75 | $1.20 | $27.42 |
| 2014 | $51.28 | $3.79 | $2.12 | $4.39 | $1.32 | $29.87 |
| 2015 | $51.68 | $4.87 | $1.81 | $3.85 | $1.52 | $32.76 |
| 2016 | $50.80 | $4.52 | $2.06 | $5.80 | $1.65 | $33.78 |
| 2017 | $52.87 | $5.49 | $1.80 | $6.59 | $1.80 | $36.45 |
| 2018 | $54.18 | $5.29 | $2.76 | $5.88 | — | $38.64 |
| 2019 | $56.81 | $6.31 | $2.94 | $6.20 | — | $42.41 |
| 2020 | $69.39 | $10.52 | $3.07 | $11.67 | — | $50.82 |
| 2021 | $84.28 | $15.59 | $3.15 | $14.30 | — | $54.15 |
| 2022 | $83.75 | $8.02 | $3.42 | $11.14 | — | $53.09 |
| 2023 | $81.88 | $7.56 | $3.61 | $7.65 | — | $56.82 |
| 2024 | $87.36 | $7.71 | $3.76 | $8.04 | — | $61.06 |
| 2025 | $97.65 | $8.78 | $4.66 | $12.03 | — | $65.18 |
Common questions about Quest Diagnostics
How much does one share of Quest Diagnostics earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Quest Diagnostics earned $10.06 of profit on $105.49 of sales, keeping about 10¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Quest Diagnostics pay a dividend?
Yes. Quest Diagnostics paid $3.29 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 33¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Quest Diagnostics’s book value per share?
Quest Diagnostics’s book value is $69.38 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Quest Diagnostics have?
Each share of Quest Diagnostics has $7.25 of cash and investments and $50.45 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Quest Diagnostics’s free cash flow per share?
$12.25 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Quest Diagnostics’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.74 in 2007 to $8.78 in 2025, growing about 9.4% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Quest Diagnostics bought back shares?
Quest Diagnostics’s share count fell about 42% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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