In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from DGX is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 1.61% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward. The chart below shows the one year performance of DGX shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, DGX's low point in its 52 week range is $164.65 per share, with $217.41 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $214.35.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, DGX makes up 18.43% of the AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund ETF (Symbol: BTAL) which is trading lower by about 0.5% on the day Monday. (see other ETFs holding DGX).
In Monday trading, Quest Diagnostics, Inc. shares are currently off about 1% on the day.
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