
QuidelOrtho's 2026 outlook cut highlights deeper China and respiratory risks, while cash use and rising debt add pressure despite resilient core growth.
Quidel Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic testing solutions for infectious disease, cardiology, thyroid, general and women's health, eye health, gastrointestinal disease, and toxicology applications globally. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.67B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.20B |
| EBITDA | $484.60M |
| Operating Margin | -2.09% |
| Return on Equity | -45.90% |
| Return on Assets | 0.38% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $39.27 |
| Book Value | $27.19 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.55 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.37 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.471 |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.78 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -77.10% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | $68.58M |
| Float | $61.17M |
| % Insiders | 0.89% |
| % Institutions | 124.60% |
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QuidelOrtho's 2026 outlook cut highlights deeper China and respiratory risks, while cash use and rising debt add pressure despite resilient core growth.

QuidelOrtho's resilient core growth and $50 million cost plan offer support, but China weakness, cash use and heavy debt keep the near-term case cautious.

QuidelOrtho's 31.7% three-month rally meets resilient core growth and cost savings, but China weakness, lower guidance and high debt cloud further gains.

QuidelOrtho beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, but cuts its 2026 outlook on persistent China weakness and a softer respiratory testing environment.

QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

QuidelOrtho NASDAQ: QDEL reported second-quarter revenue growth despite continued pressure from China and a softer respiratory testing environment, while lowering its full-year outlook and withdrawing free cash flow guidance.

― Total revenue grew 3% reported and 2% constant currency, primarily driven by Labs and Point of Care growth ― ― Excluding China, total revenue grew 6% both as reported and in constant currency ― ― Company updates full-year 2026 financial guidance ― SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a leading global provider of diagnostic solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2026. Key Second Quarter 2026 Results: (all comparisons are to the prior year period) Total revenue was $631 million, an increase of 3% as reported and 2% in constant currency.

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SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the "Company" or "QuidelOrtho"), a leading global provider of diagnostic solutions, announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter 2026 ended June 28, 2026, after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Following the release of financial results, QuidelOrtho will hold a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m.

QDEL's strong portfolio, cost-saving progress and mixed first-quarter results support growth, though respiratory reliance remains a risk.
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