With a market cap of $26.9 billion, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is a leading provider of diagnostic testing services in the United States and internationally. The company delivers a wide range of routine and advanced diagnostic information services through its brands and network of laboratories, serving healthcare providers, insurers, employers, and government institutions.
Shares of the Secaucus, New Jersey-based company have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. DGX stock has returned 36.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 19.1%. Moreover, the stock has soared 40.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12% increase.