Quest Diagnostics Inc vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Quest Diagnostics Inc trades at $237.5 (market cap $26.21B), while Western Union Co trades at $7.07 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: Quest Diagnostics Inc is far larger — about 11.9× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (13.33%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DGX | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.21B | $2.20B |
Sector | Health | Technology |
52-Week High | $238.50 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $173.49 | $6.36 |
Enterprise Value | $31.97B | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | 1.45% | 13.33% |
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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 →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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