Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Quest Diagnostics (DGX) has reached a new 52-week high of $248.65, gaining 42.4% year-to-date with a strong track record of beating earnings estimates. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a B VGM Score, though it trades at a premium valuation of 22.2X current fiscal year EPS versus the industry average of 20.4X. The Medical - Outpatient and Home Healthcare industry is in the top 18% of all industries, providing positive tailwinds for the sector.