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- 10/23/2026 -
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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorWilliams' Percentage Range is overboughtBroken trend resistance lineBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Broken trend resistance linePrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a second positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX gained 6.89 points, or 2.93%, and closed at 241.89 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Weekly volume was 16% above average.

DGX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See DGX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 17, 2008 at 38.66 and reached 248.84 on September 21, 2026. DGX gained -210.18 points, or -543.66%, in 935 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (91.79) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See DGX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 2, 2023 at 119.59 and reached 248.84 on September 21, 2026. DGX gained -129.25 points, or -108.08%, in 155 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (189.83) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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 October 2, 2026. 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 downtrend had started on September 21, 2026 at 248.84 and reached 223.50 on October 21, 2026. DGX lost 25.34 points, or 10.18%, in 30 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (223.09) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 14, 2026.

During the last week, the price 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) 63.59
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 28.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 78.66
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 71.31
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.19
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 67.57
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 16.30
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 41.80
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 59.45
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 10.97
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 244.69
Daily Stochastic Crossing 242.28
Price 241.89
Weekly Trendline Resistance 238.62
Monthly Trendline Resistance 238.62
50 Day Moving Average 237.60
20 Day Moving Average 234.17
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 232.54
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 232.09
Lower Bollinger Band 227.86
Monthly Trendline Support 227.11
Parabolic System 223.73
Weekly Trendline Support 223.09
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 12
Industry Health Care Services 77
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 223.50
Low Date 10/21/2026
High 246.00
High Date 10/22/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 238.62
Support 223.09
High 248.84
High Date 09/21/2026
Low 223.50
Low Date 10/21/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 238.62
Support 227.11
Low 186.23
Low Date 05/08/2026
High 248.84
High Date 09/21/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 232.09
Support 189.83
Low 119.59
Low Date 10/02/2023
High 248.84
High Date 09/21/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 154.92
Support 91.79
Low 38.66
Low Date 10/17/2008
High 248.84
High Date 09/21/2026
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