QDEL Stock Down -20% after 8-Day Loss Streak
QuidelOrtho (QDEL) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -20% return. The company has lost about $339 Mil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $1.7 Bil. The stock remains 43.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.2% for the S&P 500.
Comparing QDEL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for QDEL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | QDEL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.6% | 0.1% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -19.9% | 0.7% |
| 1M (21D) | -10.7% | 5.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 0.5% | 19.4% |
| YTD 2025 | -43.2% | 7.2% |
| 2024 | -39.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -14.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -36.5% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 80 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 30 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 23 |
| 4D | 48 | 0 |
| 5D | 0 | 3 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 4 |
| Total >=3 D | 80 | 30 |
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Key Financials for QuidelOrtho (QDEL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.0 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $257.0 Mil | $45.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $-10.1 Mil | $-2.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $707.8 Mil | $692.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $15.2 Mil | $48.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $-178.4 Mil | $-12.7 Mil |
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