QuidelOrtho shares its earnings results for the second quarter of 2026 in a full call transcript.

Oct 13, 2026, 4:40 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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QuidelOrtho's sales and adjusted operating profit rose, with sales outside China also growing. But it cut its full-year sales forecast over China and respiratory weakness and withdrew its cash forecast, so those setbacks outweigh the quarter's gains.

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Growth outside China and better cost control show parts of the business are holding up. But the company lowered its full-year sales forecast because China and respiratory demand are weaker, and it stopped giving a cash forecast. Those setbacks outweigh one quarter's profit growth.

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