Goldman Sachs Upgrades Quest Diagnostics (DGX) to Neutral

August 17, 2011 7:01 AM EDT
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Goldman Sachs upgraded Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $51.

The firm said the risk/reward is balanced.

"We anticipate a flat volume outlook, which we believe is now more appropriately priced in," the analyst said. "We expect the lower growth environment will increase focus on ROIC, where DGX falls below peers, and see uncertainty around DGX's cost cutting initiatives and capital allocation."

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Shares of Quest Diagnostics closed at $48.93 yesterday.


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