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Net Change in Cash

Quest Diagnostics Net Change in Cash decreased by 125.0% to -$27.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 92.5%, from -$361.00M to -$27.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A positive change indicates net cash generation, while a negative change indicates cash consumption for the period.

Detailed definition

The total net increase or decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash during the reporting period. It is the...

Peer comparison

A fundamental liquidity metric used to compare cash management efficiency across all public companies.

Metric ID: net_change_in_cash

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$670.00M-$115.00M-$160.00M-$90.00M-$385.00M-$140.00M-$49.00M$17.00M$543.00M-$212.00M-$203.00M$493.00M-$215.00M-$361.00M-$12.00M-$27.00M
QoQ Change+82.8%-39.1%+43.8%-327.8%+63.6%+65.0%+134.7%>999%-139.0%+4.2%+342.9%-143.6%-67.9%+96.7%-125.0%
YoY Change-234.8%+12.5%+118.9%+241.0%-51.4%-314.3%>999%-139.6%-70.3%+94.4%+92.5%
Range-$670.00M$543.00M
CAGR-57.5%
Avg YoY Growth+231.7%
Median YoY Growth+12.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest Diagnostics's net change in cash?
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) reported net change in cash of -$27.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Quest Diagnostics's net change in cash changed year-over-year?
Quest Diagnostics's net change in cash increased by 92.5% year-over-year, from -$361.00M to -$27.00M.
What does net change in cash mean?
The total change in the company's cash position over the period.