Quest Diagnostics Q1 revenue up 9.2%, EPS up 15.5%; raises 2026 guidance
Quest Diagnostics reported first quarter 2026 net revenues of $2.90 billion, up 9.2% from a year earlier, and reported diluted EPS of $2.24, up 15.5%. The company raised its full year 2026 revenue and EPS guidance, which means higher expected results for shareholders than the prior outlook.
Key points
- Q1 2026 net revenues were $2.90 billion, up 9.2%; Diagnostic Information Services revenues rose 9.4% to $2.83 billion
- Q1 reported diluted EPS was $2.24, up from $1.94; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.50, up 13.1% from $2.21
- Full year 2026 reported diluted EPS guidance was raised to $9.58 to $9.78 from $9.45 to $9.65; adjusted EPS guidance to $10.63 to $10.83 from $10.50 to $10.70
- Cash provided by operations fell 11.6% to $278 million in Q1 from $314 million
The filing
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