QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL)

NASDAQ: QDEL · Real-Time Price · USD
10.80
+0.03 (0.28%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
11.00
+0.20 (1.85%)
Pre-market: May 11, 2026, 6:42 AM EDT
Market Cap736.46M -60.7%
Revenue (ttm)2.66B -3.9%
Net Income-1.21B
EPS-17.81
Shares Out 68.19M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE5.20
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume2,148,332
Open10.67
Previous Close10.77
Day's Range10.43 - 11.27
52-Week Range10.21 - 38.99
Beta0.74
AnalystsHold
Price Target16.13 (+49.35%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About QDEL

QuidelOrtho Corporation provides diagnostic testing solutions. The company operates through Labs, Transfusion Medicine, Point of Care, and Molecular Diagnostics business units. The Labs business unit provides clinical chemistry laboratory instruments and tests that measure target chemicals in bodily fluids for the evaluation of health and the clinical management of patients; immunoassay laboratory instruments and tests, to measure proteins as they act as antigens in the spread of disease, antibodies in the immune response spurred by disease, or... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1979
Employees 6,500
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QDEL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, QuidelOrtho's revenue was $2.73 billion, a decrease of -1.89% compared to the previous year's $2.78 billion. Losses were -$1.13 billion, -44.84% less than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for QDEL stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $16.13, which is an increase of 49.35% from the latest price.

Price Target
$16.13
(49.35% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

QuidelOrtho price target lowered to $11 from $15 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on QuidelOrtho (QDEL) to $11 from $15 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares post the Q1 report. The firm cites weak respiratory…

3 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho price target lowered to $12 from $17 at UBS

UBS analyst Lu Li lowered the firm’s price target on QuidelOrtho (QDEL) to $12 from $17 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model and…

3 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Tycho Peterson downgraded QuidelOrtho (QDEL) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $12.50, down from $35. The company reported a “disappointing” Q1 and provided a 2026…

3 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho price target lowered to $13 from $30 at Citi

Citi lowered the firm’s price target on QuidelOrtho (QDEL) to $13 from $30 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

4 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 results were impacted by a weak respiratory season and China headwinds, leading to lower revenue and margins, but core businesses and new product launches remain strong. Full-year guidance was lowered, with margin expansion and cash flow improvement expected in the second half.

5 days ago - Transcripts

QuidelOrtho reports adjusted Q1 EPS (4c), consensus 42c

Reports Q1 revenue $619.8M, consensus $659.17M. “Our first quarter results were in line with our preliminary revenue announcement and reflected a significantly weaker respiratory season and business d...

5 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho sees FY26 adjusted EPS $1.80-$2.00, consensus $2.16

Previous view was $2.00-$2.42. Sees FY26 revenue $2.7B-$2.75B vs. previous view $2.7B-$2.9B, consensus $2.75B.

5 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

― LEX Diagnostics Acquisition Expected to Accelerate Growth in Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics ― ― Key Product Launches in U.S. and International Markets Expected to Drive Future Growth ― ― Compan...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Understanding and Addressing Syphilis Trends - and What's Being Missed

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has released episode 57 of its Science Bytes podcast, focusing on evolving sy...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

TTP Group announces sale of LEX Diagnostics to QuidelOrtho

TTP announced the acquisition by QuidelOrtho (QDEL) Corporation of LEX Diagnostics Limited, a UK-based molecular diagnostics company and a spin-out of TTP Group. Founded in 2020, LEX Diagnostics origi...

20 days ago - TheFly

TTP Group Announces the Sale of LEX Diagnostics

CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TTP today announced the acquisition by QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, of LEX Diagnostics Limited, a UK-based mole...

20 days ago - Business Wire

QuidelOrtho completes acquisition of LEX Diagnostics

QuidelOrtho (QDEL) announced it has completed the acquisition of LEX Diagnostics for cash consideration of approximately $100M. The LEX VELO System received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance and CLIA waiver i...

20 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho Corporation Completes Acquisition of LEX Diagnostics

– Marks a Milestone in QuidelOrtho's Plans to Accelerate Growth in Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics – – Expands Portfolio with Ultra-Fast PCR Platform Designed to Deliver Results in Approximately T...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

QuidelOrtho falls 12% to $15.25 after Q1 revenue guidance misses estimates

16:24 EDT QuidelOrtho (QDEL) falls 12% to $15.25 after Q1 revenue guidance misses estimates

25 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho sees Q1 revenue $615M-$620M, consensus $679.59M

The company currently expects preliminary unaudited revenue, as reported, of $615M-$620M for the first quarter of 2026. This preliminary unaudited revenue was primarily driven by a weaker respiratory ...

25 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho sees Q1 free cash flow ($70M)-($65M)

As discussed in the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 conference call in February, the company expects free cash flow to be negative for the first half of 2026. The…

25 days ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho Announces Preliminary Revenue for the First Quarter 2026 and Provides Update on Full-Year 2026 Guidance

SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, today announced preliminary unaudited revenu...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

QuidelOrtho price target lowered to $17 from $30 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on QuidelOrtho (QDEL) to $17 from $30 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

QuidelOrtho names Nathaniel Sisitsky as Chief Legal Officer

QuidelOrtho (QDEL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathaniel “Nate” Sisitsky as its new Chief Legal Officer, effective March 23. He will report to Brian Blaser, President and CEO,…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Nathaniel Sisitsky Joins QuidelOrtho as Chief Legal Officer

SAN DIEGO, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Na...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

QuidelOrtho Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

The conference highlighted strong recurring revenue, global market leadership, and robust financial performance, with a focus on innovation, new product launches, and the Lex Diagnostics acquisition. Guidance points to margin expansion, significant cash flow growth, and continued operational improvements.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Faster Cardiac Answers with High‑Sensitivity Troponin

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL), a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, has released episode 56 of its Science Bytes podcast, featuring Dr. Lindy Carl...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

QuidelOrtho to Present at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a global leader of innovative in vitro diagnostics, today announced that members of it...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

QuidelOrtho Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

2025 saw strong mid-single-digit growth, margin expansion, and $2.73B in revenue, with Labs and Triage businesses leading. 2026 guidance projects up to $2.9B in revenue, further margin gains, and continued cost savings, while respiratory and China remain key uncertainties.

3 months ago - Transcripts

QuidelOrtho Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

― Delivered 6% Labs and 9% TRIAGE™ growth, as reported, and 240 bps of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in FY25 ― ― Continued growth and margin expansion expected in FY26; free cash flow expected to i...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire