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  "id": 3613586,
  "title": "Quest Diagnostics Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/quest-diagnostics-stock-is-wall-street-bullish-or-bearish",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T15:52:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/quest-diagnostics-stock-wall-street-155243788.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Quest Diagnostics, a leading U.S. and international diagnostic testing company, has seen its stock significantly outperform broader market indices. With a market capitalization of $26.9 billion, the Secaucus, New Jersey-based firm has returned 36.3% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the S&P 500 Index's 19.1% gain. In Q2 2026, the company surpassed expectations, with revenue reaching $3.04 billion and adjusted EPS at $3.12, driven by strong demand for routine diagnostic testing. Shares of Quest Diagnostics surged 8.6% on July 23, following the impressive results. Analysts predict the company's adjusted EPS will grow 13.2% year-over-year to $11.15 for the fiscal year ending in December 2026, with a mean price target of $249.38, representing a 2.4% premium to the current price. The moderate buy consensus rating among 17 analysts suggests a 2.4% upside potential for the stock.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}