Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Non-Current Assets

Intangibles (Net)

Quest Diagnostics Intangibles (Net) increased by 5.0% to $1.72B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.5%, from $1.73B to $1.72B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows an upward trend with a 7.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often follows strategic acquisitions or significant R&D capitalization, while a decrease may indicate amortization or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This represents the net book value of non-physical assets, such as patents, trademarks, software, and customer relations...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for healthcare and technology firms; peers often disclose the composition of these assets in financial footnotes.

Metric ID: intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.17B$1.15B$1.17B$1.17B$1.14B$1.12B$1.09B$1.08B$1.25B$1.22B$1.17B$1.19B$1.20B$1.72B$1.76B$1.73B$1.71B$1.66B$1.64B$1.72B
QoQ Change-1.7%+1.3%+0.4%-2.4%-2.5%-2.1%-1.4%+15.8%-2.2%-4.3%+2.2%+0.8%+42.8%+2.7%-2.2%-1.1%-2.6%-1.6%+5.0%
YoY Change-2.4%-3.2%-6.4%-8.1%+9.0%+9.3%+6.8%+10.7%-3.6%+40.8%+51.2%+44.7%+41.9%-3.1%-7.2%-0.5%
Range$1.08B$1.76B
CAGR+8.4%
Avg YoY Growth+11.2%
Median YoY Growth+3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest Diagnostics's intangibles (net)?
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) reported intangibles (net) of $1.72B in Q1 2026.
How has Quest Diagnostics's intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
Quest Diagnostics's intangibles (net) decreased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $1.73B to $1.72B.
What is the long-term trend for Quest Diagnostics's intangibles (net)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Quest Diagnostics's intangibles (net) has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.17B to $1.64B.
What does intangibles (net) mean?
The value of non-physical assets like patents and brands after accounting for amortization.