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QuidelOrtho (QDEL) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
QuidelOrtho gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once.
Free cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $100M–$120M (May 5, 2026) → reaffirmed $100M–$120M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $615M–$630M (May 5, 2026) → lowered $540M–$560M (Aug 6, 2026) → lowered $540M–$545M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 23.0% (May 5, 2026) → lowered 21.0%–22.0% (Aug 6, 2026) → lowered 21.0% (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.80–$2.00 (May 5, 2026) → lowered $0.65–$0.90 (Aug 6, 2026) → lowered $0.65–$0.70 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
QuidelOrtho, Q3 2026: revenue $619M (-12% year over year), operating margin -1.2%, net loss $53.8M, operating cash flow $19.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does QuidelOrtho beat its guidance?
QuidelOrtho gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Its releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once.
How often does QuidelOrtho raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it once since May 5, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.