Quest Diagnostics (Quest Diagnostics) Change In Working Capital : $-145 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Quest Diagnostics Change In Working Capital?

Quest Diagnostics's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $174 Mil.

Quest Diagnostics's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-145 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Quest Diagnostics Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Quest Diagnostics's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Quest Diagnostics Change In Working Capital Chart

Quest Diagnostics Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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35.00

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87.00

119.00

-145.00

Quest Diagnostics Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															93.00	-252.00	81.00	-148.00	174.00

Quest Diagnostics Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-145 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Quest Diagnostics (Quest Diagnostics) Business Description

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500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, USA, 07094

Website

https://www.questdiagnostics.com

Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the U.S. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk assessment services, and information technology solutions.

Executives

Luis Diaz	director	C/O JOUNCE THERAPEUTICS, INC., 780 MEMORIAL DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138
Michael E Prevoznik	officer: Corp VP, Legal & Compliance	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Catherine T. Doherty	officer: SVP, Physician Services Bus.	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Timothy M Ring	director	C/O C.R BARD INC, 730 CENTRAL AVE, MURRAY HILL NJ 07974
Mark E Delaney	officer: SVP & Chief Commercial Officer	500 PLAZA DRIVE, C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Mark A Gardner	officer: SVP of Molecular Gen & Oncol	500 PLAZA DRIVE, C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Patrick Plewman	officer: SVP for Diagnostic Services	500 PLAZA DRIVE, C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Karthik Kuppusamy	officer: SVP, Clinical Solutions	500 PLAZA DRIVE, C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Michael J Deppe	officer: VP, Corp. Controller & CAO	500 PLAZA DRIVE, C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Samer Abdul Samad	officer: Executive Vice President & CFO	5200 ILLUMINA WAY, SAN DIEGO CA 92122
Stephen H Rusckowski	director, officer: President and CEO	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Tracey Doi	director	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Gail R Wilensky	director	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Mark Guinan	officer: Senior Vice President & CFO	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094
Daniel Stanzione	director	C/O QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, 500 PLAZA DRIVE, SECAUCUS NJ 07094