Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) Sees Positive Financial Outlook and Stock Upgrade

Core Viewpoint - Quest Diagnostics has received a stock upgrade to "Buy" from Jefferies, reflecting confidence in its financial health and growth prospects, with a price target increase from $215 to $220 [1][6] Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, Quest Diagnostics reported revenues of $2.81 billion, a 7.1% increase from the previous year, with diluted EPS rising by 11.8% to $2.18 and adjusted EPS at $2.42 [2] - For the full year 2025, the company achieved revenues of $11.04 billion, an 11.8% increase from 2024, with diluted EPS at $8.75 (up 13.8%) and adjusted EPS at $9.85 (up 10.3%) [3] Future Projections - Quest Diagnostics projects 2026 revenues between $11.70 billion and $11.82 billion, with expected diluted EPS between $9.45 and $9.65, and adjusted EPS ranging from $10.50 to $10.70, supported by strategic focus on clinical innovations [4] Shareholder Returns - The company announced a 7.5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.86 per share, marking the 15th consecutive year of dividend increases, and authorized a $1 billion increase in its share repurchase program [5][6]