Stock Track | Quest Diagnostics Soars 5.09% Intraday After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance

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Shares of Quest Diagnostics (DGX) soared 5.09% during intraday trading on Tuesday, following the release of the company's first-quarter financial results.

The medical laboratory operator reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.50 for Q1 2026, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.35. Quarterly revenue of $2.90 billion also surpassed expectations of $2.83 billion. Driven by this strong performance, the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting adjusted EPS in the range of $10.63 to $10.83 and revenue between $11.78 billion and $11.90 billion.

The company cited resilient demand for routine diagnostic testing and double-digit revenue growth in its advanced diagnostics business, including blood tests for Alzheimer's disease, as key drivers behind the robust quarterly results and improved outlook.

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