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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AxialSpondyloarthritis--Augurex Life Sciences Corp., a leader in autoimmune biomarker-based diagnostics, today announced that it has formed a nonexclusive agreement with Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic information services, under which Quest will validate and offer a lab-developed test based on the Augurex 14-3-3η (eta) biomarker in the United States. Quest intends to begin offering the test service to physicians from its advanced laboratory in San Juan.

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

DGX exhibits strength in its base business. Increasing utilization of the Advanced Diagnostics offering is another positive.

SECAUCUS, N.J. , Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share, payable on January 29, 2025 to shareholders of record of Quest Diagnostics common stock on January 14, 2025.

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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.