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QuidelOrtho (QL1A) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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QL1A Analyst Ratings

Hold
3Ratings
Hold
1 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 3 analysts giving stock ratings to
QuidelOrtho
in the past 3 months
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QL1A Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

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Based on 3 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for QuidelOrtho in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF12.46 with a high forecast of CHF14.95 and a low forecast of CHF9.96. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price TargetCHF14.95Average Price TargetCHF12.46Lowest Price TargetCHF9.96
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
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Craig-Hallum Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
William Bonello
Craig-Hallum
Craig-Hallum
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Buy
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Reiterated
09/24/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Healthcare Stocks: QuidelOrtho (QDEL), Merck & Company (MRK)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Casey Woodring
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF9.96
Sell
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Reiterated
08/24/26
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Sell Rating for QuidelOrtho (QDEL)
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Patrick B Donnelly
Citi
Citi
CHF10.8→CHF14.95
Hold
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Reiterated
07/08/26
QuidelOrtho price target raised to $18 from $13 at CitiQuidelOrtho price target raised to $18 from $13 at Citi
Jefferies Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Tycho Peterson
Jefferies
Jefferies
CHF10.38
Hold
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Downgraded
05/07/26
QuidelOrtho downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesQuidelOrtho downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Lu Li
UBS
UBS
CHF14.12→CHF9.96
Hold
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Assigned
05/07/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Medline (NASDAQ: MDLN), QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ: QDEL) and Siemens Healthineers AG (Other OTC: SEMHF)
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Craig-Hallum Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
William Bonello
Craig-Hallum
Craig-Hallum
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Buy
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Reiterated
09/24/26
Analysts Are Bullish on These Healthcare Stocks: QuidelOrtho (QDEL), Merck & Company (MRK)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Casey Woodring
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF9.96
Sell
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Reiterated
08/24/26
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Sell Rating for QuidelOrtho (QDEL)
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Patrick B Donnelly
Citi
Citi
CHF10.8→CHF14.95
Hold
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Reiterated
07/08/26
QuidelOrtho price target raised to $18 from $13 at CitiQuidelOrtho price target raised to $18 from $13 at Citi
Jefferies Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Tycho Peterson
Jefferies
Jefferies
CHF10.38
Hold
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Downgraded
05/07/26
QuidelOrtho downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesQuidelOrtho downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:QL1A
Lu Li
UBS
UBS
CHF14.12→CHF9.96
Hold
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Assigned
05/07/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Medline (NASDAQ: MDLN), QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ: QDEL) and Siemens Healthineers AG (Other OTC: SEMHF)
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Best Analysts Covering QuidelOrtho

3 Months
Casey WoodringJ.P. Morgan
Success Rate
9/13 ratings generated profit
69%
Average Return
+5.98%
Copying Casey Woodring's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 69.23% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +5.98% per trade.
1 Year
Casey WoodringJ.P. Morgan
Success Rate
12/13 ratings generated profit
92%
Average Return
+35.14%
Copying Casey Woodring's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 92.31% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +35.14% per trade.
2 Years
Casey WoodringJ.P. Morgan
Success Rate
12/13 ratings generated profit
92%
Average Return
+47.87%
Copying Casey Woodring's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 92.31% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +47.87% per trade.
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QL1A Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Sep 26
Oct 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
2
1
0
1
1
Hold
6
6
2
2
0
Sell
2
2
2
2
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
10
9
4
5
2
In the current month, QL1A has received 1 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. QL1A average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 12.46.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

QL1A Financial Forecast

QL1A Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for QL1A is CHF0.17 with a range of CHF0.15 to CHF0.19. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF0.11. QL1A beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QL1A has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for QL1A is CHF0.17 with a range of CHF0.15 to CHF0.19. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF0.11. QL1A beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QL1A has Performed in-line its overall industry.

QL1A Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for QL1A is CHF521.56M with a range of CHF511.53M to CHF527.17M. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF523.32M. QL1A beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QL1A has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for QL1A is CHF521.56M with a range of CHF511.53M to CHF527.17M. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF523.32M. QL1A beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year QL1A has Performed in-line its overall industry.

QL1A Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:QL1A’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, QuidelOrtho’s 12-month average price target is 12.46.
    What is CH:QL1A’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:QL1A, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is QuidelOrtho a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        QuidelOrtho has a consensus rating of Hold, which is based on 1 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
          What is QuidelOrtho’s share price target?
          The average share price target for QuidelOrtho is 12.46. This is based on 3 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is CHF14.95 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF9.96. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about QuidelOrtho?
            QuidelOrtho’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 3 Wall Streets Analysts.
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