QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) Stock Forecast
QDEL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.33 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $14.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.18
- 52-week range
- $9.96 – $35.38
QDEL analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
QDEL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
QDEL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.80 | −77.7% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.80 | $2.12 | −63.5% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.43 | $1.41 | $1.45 | $0.77 | +84.6% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
QDEL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $627.7M | $615.0M | $634.8M | −10.3% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.54B | $2.52B | $2.56B | −6.8% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.59B | $2.56B | $2.61B | +1.8% | 3 |
QDEL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
QDEL revenue: reported and forecast
QDEL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.93 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | −80.9% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.85 | $0.78 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | −58.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.46 | $1.47 | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.43 | −41.9% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
QDEL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; QDEL beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from QDEL
3 analysts cover QuidelOrtho; their consensus rating is hold (3.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $14.67, 13.6% above the latest close of $12.91. Analysts expect earnings of $0.77 per share for 2026, −63.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.43 per share on revenue of $2.6 billion. QuidelOrtho beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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QDEL forecast FAQ
What is QuidelOrtho's price target?
The average analyst price target for QuidelOrtho is $14.67, 13.6% above the latest close of $12.91.
Is QuidelOrtho a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering QuidelOrtho, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is QuidelOrtho's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.77 per share for 2026 (range $0.75 to $0.80); for 2027 the estimate is $1.43.
What is QuidelOrtho's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.5 billion, growth of −6.8%; for 2027 it is $2.6 billion.
When does QuidelOrtho report earnings?
QuidelOrtho is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.18.
Does QuidelOrtho usually beat earnings estimates?
QuidelOrtho reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.