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title: "QuidelOrtho forecasts $2.7B-$2.75B 2026 revenue while targeting $100M-$120M free cash flow amid China pricing uncertainty"
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description: "QuidelOrtho Corporation forecasts 2026 revenue between $2.7B and $2.75B, targeting free cash flow of $100M to $120M amid uncertainties in China pricing. Q1 2026 results showed total revenue of $620M, with a significant decline in respiratory revenue. The company completed the acquisition of LEX Diagnostics, enhancing its point-of-care capabilities. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $615M to $630M, with adjusted diluted EPS projected at $1.80 to $2.00. Despite challenges, QuidelOrtho remains focused on improving cash flow and maintaining market share in a competitive landscape."
datetime: "2026-05-06T09:47:18.000Z"
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# QuidelOrtho forecasts $2.7B-$2.75B 2026 revenue while targeting $100M-$120M free cash flow amid China pricing uncertainty

Earnings Call Insights: QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) Q1 2026 Management View “Our first quarter results were impacted by a significantly softer respiratory season compared to Q1 of last year, with influenza-like illness or ILI visits down approximately 30% as reported by the CDC in April.” (President, CEO & Director Brian Blaser) “In China, sales...

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