Quest Diagnostics Inc vs Southwest Airlines Co — how do they compare? Quest Diagnostics Inc trades at $237.5 (market cap $26.21B), while Southwest Airlines Co trades at $45.21 (market cap $22.27B). The key difference: Quest Diagnostics Inc is the larger of the two by market cap, and Southwest Airlines Co pays the higher dividend (1.58%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DGX | LUV | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.21B | $22.27B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $238.50 | $54.80 |
52-Week Low | $173.49 | $29.67 |
Enterprise Value | $31.97B | $25.37B |
Dividend Yield | 1.45% | 1.58% |
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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.
Read more on DGX →Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the United States, as measured by the number of originating passengers boarded. Southwest operates over 700 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet. Despite expanding into longer routes and business travel, the airline still specializes in short-haul leisure flights, using a point-to-point network. Southwest operates a low-cost carrier business model.
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