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Dividend history and payout analysis for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.80 | $3.15 | $2.96 | $2.79 | $2.60 | $2.42 | $2.21 | $2.12 | $1.95 | $1.80 | $1.58 | $1.47 | $1.29 | $1.20 | $0.68 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.51 | $0.60 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | N/A | 1.98% | 2.03% | 1.68% | 1.43% | 1.86% | 2.00% | 2.35% | 1.83% | 1.73% | 2.07% | 1.92% | 2.27% | 1.17% | 0.70% | 1.14% | 0.98% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 0.74% | 0.67% | 0.63% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | N/A | 38.00% | 36.77% | 32.24% | 15.49% | 20.75% | 33.33% | 36.14% | 31.99% | 34.57% | 29.90% | 33.63% | 21.79% | 19.45% | 13.75% | 14.98% | 15.11% | 13.41% | 22.75% | 13.15% | 12.75% | 12.30% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | January 13, 26 | 2026-01-13 | $0.80 |
| 2025-10-20 | October 03, 25 | 2025-10-03 | $0.80 |
| 2025-07-21 | July 07, 25 | 2025-07-07 | $0.80 |
| 2025-04-21 | April 07, 25 | 2025-04-07 | $0.80 |
| 2025-01-29 | January 14, 25 | 2025-01-14 | $0.75 |
| 2024-10-21 | October 04, 24 | 2024-10-04 | $0.75 |
| 2024-07-22 | July 08, 24 | 2024-07-08 | $0.75 |
| 2024-04-22 | April 05, 24 | 2024-04-08 | $0.75 |
| 2024-01-31 | January 16, 24 | 2024-01-17 | $0.71 |
| 2023-10-23 | October 05, 23 | 2023-10-06 | $0.71 |
| 2023-07-25 | July 10, 23 | 2023-07-11 | $0.71 |
| 2023-04-24 | April 06, 23 | 2023-04-10 | $0.71 |
| 2023-02-01 | January 17, 23 | 2023-01-18 | $0.66 |
| 2022-10-19 | October 03, 22 | 2022-10-04 | $0.66 |
| 2022-07-20 | July 05, 22 | 2022-07-06 | $0.66 |
| 2022-04-20 | April 05, 22 | 2022-04-06 | $0.66 |
| 2022-02-02 | January 18, 22 | 2022-01-19 | $0.62 |
| 2021-10-20 | October 04, 21 | 2021-10-05 | $0.62 |
| 2021-07-21 | July 06, 21 | 2021-07-07 | $0.62 |
| 2021-04-21 | April 06, 21 | 2021-04-07 | $0.62 |
| 2021-02-03 | January 19, 21 | 2021-01-20 | $0.56 |
| 2020-10-21 | October 05, 20 | 2020-10-06 | $0.56 |
| 2020-07-22 | July 07, 20 | 2020-07-08 | $0.56 |
| 2020-04-21 | April 06, 20 | 2020-04-07 | $0.56 |
| 2020-01-29 | January 13, 20 | 2020-01-14 | $0.53 |
| 2019-10-21 | October 03, 19 | 2019-10-04 | $0.53 |
| 2019-07-22 | July 05, 19 | 2019-07-08 | $0.53 |
| 2019-04-22 | April 05, 19 | 2019-04-08 | $0.53 |
| 2019-01-30 | January 14, 19 | 2019-01-15 | $0.53 |
| 2018-10-22 | October 04, 18 | 2018-10-05 | $0.50 |
| 2018-07-23 | July 06, 18 | 2018-07-09 | $0.50 |
| 2018-04-18 | April 03, 18 | 2018-04-04 | $0.50 |
| 2018-01-24 | January 08, 18 | 2018-01-09 | $0.45 |
| 2017-10-18 | October 02, 17 | 2017-10-03 | $0.45 |
| 2017-07-24 | July 06, 17 | 2017-07-10 | $0.45 |
| 2017-04-19 | April 03, 17 | 2017-04-05 | $0.45 |
| 2017-01-25 | January 06, 17 | 2017-01-10 | $0.45 |
| 2016-10-19 | September 30, 16 | 2016-10-04 | $0.40 |
| 2016-07-20 | July 01, 16 | 2016-07-06 | $0.40 |
| 2016-04-20 | April 04, 16 | 2016-04-06 | $0.40 |
| 2016-01-27 | January 08, 16 | 2016-01-12 | $0.38 |
| 2015-10-21 | October 02, 15 | 2015-10-06 | $0.38 |
| 2015-07-22 | July 06, 15 | 2015-07-08 | $0.38 |
| 2015-04-22 | April 06, 15 | 2015-04-08 | $0.38 |
| 2015-01-28 | January 09, 15 | 2015-01-13 | $0.33 |
| 2014-10-22 | October 03, 14 | 2014-10-07 | $0.33 |
| 2014-07-23 | July 07, 14 | 2014-07-09 | $0.33 |
| 2014-04-23 | April 04, 14 | 2014-04-08 | $0.33 |
| 2014-01-22 | January 03, 14 | 2014-01-07 | $0.30 |
| 2013-10-16 | September 27, 13 | 2013-10-01 | $0.30 |
| 2013-07-17 | June 28, 13 | 2013-07-02 | $0.30 |
| 2013-04-16 | March 28, 13 | 2013-04-02 | $0.30 |
| 2013-01-28 | January 09, 13 | 2013-01-11 | $0.30 |
| 2012-10-16 | September 27, 12 | 2012-10-01 | $0.17 |
| 2012-07-18 | June 29, 12 | 2012-07-03 | $0.17 |
| 2012-04-17 | March 30, 12 | 2012-04-03 | $0.17 |
| 2012-01-24 | January 05, 12 | 2012-01-09 | $0.17 |
| 2011-10-24 | October 05, 11 | 2011-10-07 | $0.10 |
| 2011-07-19 | June 30, 11 | 2011-07-05 | $0.10 |
| 2011-04-19 | April 01, 11 | 2011-04-05 | $0.10 |
| 2011-01-25 | January 06, 11 | 2011-01-10 | $0.10 |
| 2010-10-19 | September 30, 10 | 2010-10-04 | $0.10 |
| 2010-07-20 | July 01, 10 | 2010-07-06 | $0.10 |
| 2010-04-20 | April 01, 10 | 2010-04-06 | $0.10 |
| 2010-01-22 | January 05, 10 | 2010-01-07 | $0.10 |
| 2009-10-19 | September 30, 09 | 2009-10-02 | $0.10 |
| 2009-07-20 | July 01, 09 | 2009-07-06 | $0.10 |
| 2009-04-20 | April 02, 09 | 2009-04-06 | $0.10 |
| 2009-01-26 | January 07, 09 | 2009-01-09 | $0.10 |
| 2008-10-20 | October 01, 08 | 2008-10-03 | $0.10 |
| 2008-07-18 | July 01, 08 | 2008-07-03 | $0.10 |
| 2008-04-18 | April 02, 08 | 2008-04-04 | $0.10 |
| 2008-01-23 | January 07, 08 | 2008-01-09 | $0.10 |
| 2007-10-17 | October 01, 07 | 2007-10-03 | $0.10 |
| 2007-07-18 | July 02, 07 | 2007-07-05 | $0.10 |
| 2007-04-18 | April 02, 07 | 2007-04-04 | $0.10 |
| 2007-01-24 | January 08, 07 | 2007-01-10 | $0.10 |
| 2006-10-18 | October 02, 06 | 2006-10-04 | $0.10 |
| 2006-07-21 | July 05, 06 | 2006-07-07 | $0.10 |
| 2006-04-19 | April 03, 06 | 2006-04-05 | $0.10 |
| 2006-01-25 | January 09, 06 | 2006-01-11 | $0.09 |
| 2005-10-19 | October 03, 05 | 2005-10-05 | $0.09 |
| 2005-07-22 | July 06, 05 | 2005-07-08 | $0.09 |
| 2005-04-20 | April 04, 05 | 2005-04-06 | $0.18 |
| 2005-01-26 | January 07, 05 | 2005-01-11 | $0.15 |
| 2004-10-22 | October 06, 04 | 2004-10-08 | $0.15 |
| 2004-07-21 | July 02, 04 | 2004-07-07 | $0.15 |
| 2004-04-21 | April 05, 04 | 2004-04-07 | $0.15 |
| 2004-01-23 | January 06, 04 | 2004-01-08 | $0.15 |
The dividend yield shows how much Quest Diagnostics Incorporated returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
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