American Water Works Company Inc vs Quest Diagnostics Inc — how do they compare? American Water Works Company Inc trades at $131.69 (market cap $25.69B), while Quest Diagnostics Inc trades at $205.45 (market cap $22.95B). The key difference: American Water Works Company Inc and Quest Diagnostics Inc are close in size by market cap, and American Water Works Company Inc pays the higher dividend (2.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWK | DGX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.69B | $22.95B |
Sector | Utilities | Health |
52-Week High | $147.00 | $216.02 |
52-Week Low | $121.13 | $166.42 |
Enterprise Value | $41.25B | $28.97B |
Dividend Yield | 2.72% | 1.66% |
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American Water Works is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility, serving approximately 3.5 million customers in 16 states. It provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and operates predominantly in regulated markets. The company's only nonregulated business is water services for military bases, which operates under long-term contracts.
Read more on AWK →Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the U.S. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk assessment services, and information technology solutions.
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