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 (NASDAQ: QDEL - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped down before the market opened on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $16.32, but opened at $12.67. QuidelOrtho shares last traded at $11.9830, with a volume of 631,070 shares trading hands. Key Stories Impacting QuidelOrtho Here are the key news stories impacting QuidelOrtho

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.

QuidelOrtho (QDEL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago.

― 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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