DGX Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with DGX's current 1.49% yield and 5.4% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.49%
Annual Dividend: $3.32 per share
Share Price: $230.97
Payout Ratio: 26.1%
DGX DRIP Calculator
Model DGX dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 5.4% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in DGX 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in DGX on 2016-09-30 would be worth $3,386.31 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 238.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,082.24 (208.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $304.07 in extra value.
Starting share price: $84.63 — Current share price: $230.97
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DGX's current dividend yield?
- DGX (Quest Diagnostics Incorporated) currently has a dividend yield of 1.49%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $149 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much DGX do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from DGX at its current yield of 1.49%, you would need approximately $805,369 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does DGX pay monthly dividends?
- No, DGX pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is DGX's dividend safe?
- DGX's payout ratio is 26.1%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is DGX's dividend growth rate?
- DGX's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 5.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in DGX 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in DGX on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $3,386.31 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 238.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,082.24 — meaning DRIP added $304.07 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the DGX dividend page.