Quest Diagnostics: Updating Levels After Q1 Earnings

Quest Diagnostics delivered strong Q1 results with 9.2% revenue growth and 13% EPS growth, driving management to raise 2026 guidance. DGX's growth is fueled by advanced diagnostics, robust consumer and hospital channels, and efficiency gains from AI and automation. Key risks include margin pressure from lower-priced partnership volumes and potential Medicare reimbursement cuts under PAMA.