Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Margins Down

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated’s (DGX) first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.04 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.7%. However, the metric came in line with the year-ago adjusted figure.Certain one-time expenses, like the ones related to amortization expenses, certain restructuring and integration charges, other expenses and excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensations, were excluded from the quarter’s adjusted figures.GAAP earnings came in at $1.72 per share, down ...