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- 8/22/2025 -
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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR20 Day Moving Average has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a fifth positive week after 5 consecutive negative weeks for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX climbed 0.46 points, or 0.26%, and closed at 180.23 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was -8% below average.

Long-term trend: [See DGX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 2, 2023 at 119.59 and reached 185.62 on August 22, 2025. DGX gained -66.03 points, or -55.21%, in 98 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 167.05 and resistance is at 186.65. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See DGX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on February 1, 2024 at 123.04 and reached 185.62 on August 22, 2025. DGX gained -62.58 points, or -50.86%, in 81 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 167.83 and resistance is at 187.56. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 3, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See DGX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 28, 2025 at 165.78 and reached 185.62 on August 22, 2025. DGX gained -19.84 points, or -11.97%, in 25 days. The price is now at the 27.17% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since July 31, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 69.96
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 3.10
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 80.55
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 82.46
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.94
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.67
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 2.20
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 55.95
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 69.47
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.60
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 188.05
Monthly Trendline Resistance 187.56
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 186.65
Parabolic System 185.45
Daily Stochastic Crossing 183.95
Price 180.23
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 177.40
20 Day Moving Average 175.86
50 Day Moving Average 175.09
Monthly Trendline Support 167.83
Quarterly Trendline Support 167.05
Lower Bollinger Band 166.83
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 7
Industry Health Care Services 88
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 165.78
Low Date 07/28/2025
High 185.62
High Date 08/22/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 164.65
Low Date 07/15/2025
High 185.62
High Date 08/22/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 187.56
Support 167.83
Low 123.04
Low Date 02/01/2024
High 185.62
High Date 08/22/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 186.65
Support 167.05
Low 119.59
Low Date 10/02/2023
High 185.62
High Date 08/22/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 38.66
Low Date 10/17/2008
High 185.62
High Date 08/22/2025
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