Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing, information, and services in the United States and internationally. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine testing, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. It offers diagnostic information services primarily under the Quest Diagnostics brand, as well as under the AmeriPath, Dermpath Diagnostics, ExamOne, and Quanum brands to patients, clinicians, hospitals, independent delivery networks, health plans, employers, direct contract entities, and accountable care organizations through a network of laboratories, patient service centers, phlebotomists in physician offices, call centers and mobile paramedics, nurses, and other health and wellness professionals. The company also provides risk assessment services for the life insurance industry; and healthcare organizations and clinicians robust information technology solutions. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Quest Diagnostics Dividend Announcement
• Quest Diagnostics announced a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-29. Ex dividend date: 2025-01-14
• Quest Diagnostics 's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.87%
• Quest Diagnostics 's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 38.88%
Quest Diagnostics Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-01-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2025-01-29 |
2024-10-04 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2024-10-21 |
2024-07-08 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2024-07-22 |
2024-04-05 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2024-04-22 |
2024-01-16 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2024-01-31 |
2023-10-05 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2023-10-23 |
2023-07-10 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2023-07-25 |
2023-04-06 | $0.71 | quarterly | 2023-04-24 |
2023-01-17 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2023-02-01 |
2022-10-03 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2022-10-19 |
2022-07-05 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2022-07-20 |
2022-06-03 | $0.66 | quarterly | |
2022-04-05 | $0.66 | quarterly | 2022-04-20 |
2022-01-18 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2022-02-02 |
2021-10-04 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-10-20 |
2021-07-06 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-07-21 |
2021-04-06 | $0.62 | quarterly | 2021-04-21 |
2021-01-19 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2021-02-03 |
2020-10-05 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2020-10-21 |
2020-07-07 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2020-07-22 |
2020-04-06 | $0.56 | quarterly | 2020-04-21 |
2020-01-13 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2020-01-29 |
2019-10-03 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-10-21 |
2019-07-05 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-07-22 |
2019-04-05 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-04-22 |
2019-01-14 | $0.53 | quarterly | 2019-01-30 |
2018-10-04 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-10-22 |
2018-07-06 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-07-23 |
2018-04-03 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-04-18 |
2018-01-08 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2018-01-24 |
2017-10-02 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-10-18 |
2017-07-06 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-07-24 |
2017-04-03 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-04-19 |
2017-01-06 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2017-01-25 |
2016-09-30 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2016-10-19 |
2016-07-01 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2016-07-20 |
2016-04-04 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2016-04-20 |
2016-01-08 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2016-01-27 |
2015-10-02 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-10-21 |
2015-07-06 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-07-22 |
2015-04-06 | $0.38 | quarterly | 2015-04-22 |
2015-01-09 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2015-01-28 |
2014-10-03 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2014-10-22 |
2014-07-07 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2014-07-23 |
2014-04-04 | $0.33 | quarterly | 2014-04-23 |
2014-01-03 | $0.30 | quarterly | 2014-01-22 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Quest Diagnostics 's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Quest Diagnostics publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Quest Diagnostics distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Quest Diagnostics are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Quest Diagnostics sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Quest Diagnostics distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Quest Diagnostics declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Quest Diagnostics 's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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