Gross Profit for Quest Diagnostics (DGX)
According to Quest Diagnostics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $3.75B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.75B
YoY change
+8.6%
5Y CAGR
-0.6%
Peak year (2021)
$4.21B
Cumulative gross profit
$75.11B
Gross Profit history chart for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) from 1996 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) from 1996 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.52B | +8.6% | ||
| 2024 | $3.24B | +5.7% | ||
| 2023 | $3.07B | -10.6% | ||
| 2022 | $3.43B | -18.4% | ||
| 2021 | $4.21B | +15.9% | ||
| 2020 | $3.63B | +35.1% | ||
| 2019 | $2.69B | +3.2% | ||
| 2018 | $2.60B | -12.9% | ||
| 2017 | $2.99B | +3.1% | ||
| 2016 | $2.90B | +2.2% | ||
| 2015 | $2.84B | +1.4% | ||
| 2014 | $2.80B | -0.8% | ||
| 2013 | $2.82B | -6.6% | ||
| 2012 | $3.02B | -3.1% | ||
| 2011 | $3.12B | +2.1% | ||
| 2010 | $3.05B | -2.6% | ||
| 2009 | $3.13B | +4.7% | ||
| 2008 | $2.99B | +9.4% | ||
| 2007 | $2.74B | +6.3% | ||
| 2006 | $2.57B | +14.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.25B | +5.2% | ||
| 2004 | $2.14B | +8.5% | ||
| 2003 | $1.97B | +17.5% | ||
| 2002 | $1.68B | +13.5% | ||
| 2001 | $1.48B | +1.6% | ||
| 2000 | $1.45B | +64.0% | ||
| 1999 | $886.20M | +37.5% | ||
| 1998 | $644.70M | -1.3% | ||
| 1997 | $653.20M | +7.9% | ||
| 1996 | $605.42M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Quest Diagnostics's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) most recent annual gross profit stands at $3.52B (2025) – grew 8.6% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Quest Diagnostics gross profit compounded at -0.6% per year, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Quest Diagnostics gross profit peaked at $4.21B in 2021; the latest annual figure is $3.52B in 2025 (16.3% below peak).
The highest annual gross profit of $4.21B was reported in 2021. The lowest in the available history was $605.42M in 1996.
Within Healthcare, Quest Diagnostics (DGX) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $53.80B.
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit by Year
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit 2025: $3.52B
Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2025 was $3.52B, grew 8.6% from 2024.
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit 2024: $3.24B
Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2024 was $3.24B, grew 5.7% from 2023.
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit 2023: $3.07B
Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2023 was $3.07B, declined 10.6% below 2022.
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit 2022: $3.43B
Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2022 was $3.43B, declined 18.4% below 2021.
Quest Diagnostics Gross Profit 2021: $4.21B
Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2021 was $4.21B.
See more financial history for Quest Diagnostics (DGX).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Quest Diagnostics, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $250.28B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $82.92B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $68.56B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $54.62B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $52.98B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $48.11B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $42.96B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $26.01B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Quest Diagnostics's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is $3.75B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Quest Diagnostics gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Quest Diagnostics (DGX) gross profit changed +8.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Quest Diagnostics gross profit?
- Quest Diagnostics (DGX) gross profit compound annual growth rate is -0.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Quest Diagnostics gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Quest Diagnostics gross profit reached its highest annual value of $4.21B in 2021.
What was Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2024?
- Quest Diagnostics (DGX) gross profit in 2024 was $3.24B.
What was Quest Diagnostics gross profit in 2025?
- Quest Diagnostics (DGX) gross profit in 2025 was $3.52B.
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