Quest Diagnostics Inc vs Occidental Petroleum Corporation — how do they compare? Quest Diagnostics Inc trades at $237.5 (market cap $26.21B), while Occidental Petroleum Corporation trades at $58.81 (market cap $55.89B). The key difference: Occidental Petroleum Corporation is far larger — about 2.1× Quest Diagnostics Inc's market cap, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation pays the higher dividend (2%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DGX | OXY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.21B | $55.89B |
Sector | Health | Energy |
52-Week High | $238.50 | $66.24 |
52-Week Low | $173.49 | $38.92 |
Enterprise Value | $31.97B | $74.65B |
Dividend Yield | 1.45% | 2% |
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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 →Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, the company reported net proved reserves of 3.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,174 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 at a ratio of 75% oil and natural gas liquids and 25% natural gas.
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