QuidelOrtho (QDEL) 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference summary
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47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference summary
3 Mar, 2026Strategic Positioning and Market Overview
Holds differentiated positions in attractive diagnostic segments, targeting sustainable long-term growth through innovation, execution, and disciplined capital management.
Portfolio covers the full continuum of care, with over 145,000 instruments in 140 countries and 75,000 customers; North America accounts for 55% of revenue.
Recurring revenue represents 96% of total, providing strong visibility and margin expansion potential.
Leading in core lab, immunohematology, and point-of-care segments, with innovative platforms and high customer retention rates.
Positioned to benefit from trends such as an aging population, decentralization of healthcare, and growth in emerging markets.
Innovation, Product Launches, and Acquisitions
Broad product portfolio includes VITROS, ORTHO VISION, SOFIA, TRIAGE, QUICKVUE, and LYRA platforms, addressing labs, immunohematology, and point-of-care needs.
Molecular diagnostics market has grown 2.5x since 2019; expanding presence with the acquisition of Lex Diagnostics, aiming for a 2026/2027 launch and FDA 510(k)/CLIA waiver clearance in February 2026.
Over 45 new assays and multiple new instrument launches planned to expand menu and automation capabilities, including VITROS 450 and High-Sensitivity Troponin Assay.
Expanding immunoassay menu with over 25 new assays via partnerships, maintaining leadership in blood typing and point-of-care respiratory testing.
Financial Performance and Outlook
FY25 revenue reported at $2.73 billion (5% growth ex-COVID/donor screening), $597 million adjusted EBITDA (22% margin), and $2.12 adjusted diluted EPS (15% growth).
FY26 guidance projects $2.9 billion in revenue, adjusted EBITDA of $630M–$670M, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.00–$2.42.
Free cash flow expected to reach $120M–$160M in FY26, with a target of 50% run-rate FCF to adjusted EBITDA conversion by 2H27.
2026 guidance projects further margin expansion (130 bps), significant free cash flow growth from -$77 million to +$140 million, and a $217 million increase at midpoint.
Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion targeted to reach mid- to high-20% by mid-2027, with net debt leverage goal of 2.5x–3.5x.
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