QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings

NASDAQ:QDEL • US2197981051

20.83 USD
-0.58 (-2.71%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
20.9 USD
+0.07 (+0.34%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL).

Forecast Snapshot

Consensus Price Target

Price Target
$35.87
+ 72.20% Upside

Next Earnings Forecast

Earnings Estimate
Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.45
Revenue Estimate694.2M

ChartMill Buy Consensus

Rating
74.29%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score

Price Target Details & History

Consensus Price Target and Range

Mean target
$35.87
Upside
+ 72.20%
From current price of $20.83 to mean target of $35.87, Based on 14 analyst forecasts
Low
$28.28
Median
$33.15
High
$52.50

Price Target Revisions

1 Month
-4.59%
3 Months
-4.59%

Price Target Summary

14 analysts have analysed QDEL and the average price target is 35.87 USD. This implies a price increase of 72.2% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 20.83.
The average price target has been revised downward by 4.59% in the past 3 months.
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Analyst Ratings & History

Current Analyst Ratings

QDEL Current Analyst RatingQDEL Current Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings.Current Analyst Rating Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell 1 2 3 4

Analyst Ratings History

QDEL Historical Analyst RatingsQDEL Historical Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings and number of analysts.Historical Monthly Analyst Rating -19 -17 -15 -13 -11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 5 10

Analyst Ratings Consensus

ChartMill Buy Consensus
74.29%
QDEL was analyzed by 14 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 74. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about QDEL.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
QDEL was analyzed by 14 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
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Recent Upgrades & Downgrades

DateFirmActionFrom → To
2026-02-12CitigroupMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2026-01-21UBSMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-11-07JP MorganMaintains Underweight -> Underweight
2025-11-06UBSMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-10-07CitigroupDowngrade Buy -> Neutral
2025-08-07UBSMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-08-06CitigroupMaintains Buy -> Buy
2025-05-08UBSMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-05-08JefferiesUpgrade Hold -> Buy
2025-04-21JP MorganMaintains Underweight -> Underweight
2025-02-13UBSMaintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-02-13RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-12-11CitigroupUpgrade Neutral -> Buy
2024-12-10JefferiesInitiate Hold
2024-09-19UBSUpgrade Sell -> Neutral
2024-09-05Craig-HallumUpgrade Hold -> Buy
2024-08-16RBC CapitalReiterate Outperform -> Outperform
2024-08-01RBC CapitalReiterate Outperform -> Outperform
2024-05-09RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-03-04UBSDowngrade Neutral -> Sell
2024-02-14William BlairDowngrade Outperform -> Market Perform
2024-02-14RBC CapitalMaintains Outperform -> Outperform
2024-02-14Raymond JamesDowngrade Strong Buy -> Outperform
2024-02-14JP MorganDowngrade Neutral -> Underweight
2024-02-14Craig-HallumDowngrade Buy -> Hold

Next Earnings Forecast Details

Next Earnings Details

Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.45
Revenue Estimate694.2M
Revenue Q2Q0.20%
EPS Q2Q-38.66%
Number of Analysts10

Next Earnings Revisions

Revenue (1 Month)
-4.22%
Revenue (3 Months)
-4.22%
EPS (1 Month)
-46.01%
EPS (3 Months)
-46.01%

Next Earnings Summary

QDEL is expected to report earnings on 5/5/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.45 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 694.20M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 4.22% in the past 3 months.
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Full Analyst Estimates

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates

2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Revenue
YoY % growth
QDEL revenue by date.QDEL revenue by date.
2.998B
-8.21%		2.783B
-7.17%		2.73B
-1.89%		2.829B
3.62%		2.944B
4.07%		3.073B
4.38%
EBITDA
YoY % growth
QDEL ebitda by date.QDEL ebitda by date.
709.7M
-43.82%		499.2M
-29.66%		496.8M
-0.48%		654.89M
31.82%		715.73M
9.29%		767.28M
7.20%
EBIT
YoY % growth
QDEL ebit by date.QDEL ebit by date.
252.5M
-74.23%		45.8M
-81.86%		54.8M
19.65%		404.31M
637.79%		471.34M
16.58%		511.52M
8.52%
Operating Margin
QDEL operating margin by date.QDEL operating margin by date.
8.42%1.65%2.01%14.29%16.01%16.65%
EPS
YoY % growth
QDEL eps by date.QDEL eps by date.
4.13
-76.55%		1.85
-55.21%		2.12
14.59%		2.56
20.65%		3.35
30.92%		4.04
20.62%

All data in USD

Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates

Q1 / 26 Q2 / 26 Q3 / 26 Q4 / 26 Q1 / 27 Q2 / 27 Q3 / 27 Q4 / 27
EPS
Q2Q % growth		0.45
-38.66%		0.10
-17.92%		0.74
-7.52%		0.92
100.01%		1.09
140.15%		0.53
442.61%		0.82
10.66%		1.11
20.66%
Revenue
Q2Q % growth		694.2M
0.20%		642.9M
4.72%		714.27M
2.05%		747.56M
3.31%		762.88M
9.89%		681.51M
6.01%		728.39M
1.98%		798.76M
6.85%
EBITDA
Q2Q % growth		155.12M
-0.44%		124.5M
-42.25%		174.8M
-53.35%		189.17M
-53.26%		205.08M
32.21%		153.35M
23.17%		179.99M
2.97%		206.9M
9.37%
EBIT
Q2Q % growth		95.126M
95.33%		61.502M
3,516.78%		108.56M
140.18%		139.39M
473.70%		154.35M
62.26%		84.827M
37.93%		116.24M
7.07%		155.96M
11.89%

All data in USD

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data

QDEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesQDEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
QDEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesQDEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15

Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary

Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)

EPS Next 3 Year
23.97%
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A

Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)

Revenue Next 3 Year
3.63%
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A

Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)

EBIT Next 3 Year
25.28%
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
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QUIDELORTHO CORP / QDEL Forecast FAQ

What do analysts expect the price target to be for QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL)?

14 analysts have analysed QDEL and the average price target is 35.87 USD. This implies a price increase of 72.2% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 20.83.


What is the next earnings date for QDEL stock?

QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) will report earnings on 2026-05-05.


What are the consensus estimates for QDEL stock next earnings?

The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) is 0.45 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 694.20M USD.


How many analysts cover QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) stock?

The number of analysts covering QUIDELORTHO CORP (QDEL) is 14.