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QDELQuidelOrtho Corporation
$33.30
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 14, 2026

Investment Thesis

QDEL has good technicals (RS 81/99, VCP FORMING) but fundamentals are strong. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Strong RS vs ordinary earnings = Proceed with caution

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-2380%
Q4'24
$-2.28
+99%
Q1'25
$-0.19
-71%
Q2'25
$-3.77
-3493%
Q3'25
$-10.78
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$33.30
✓
→
50 DMA
$27.23
→
100 DMA
$27.83
✓
→
150 DMA
$27.65
→
200 DMA
$28.22
Alignment Score: 2/4

QDEL Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RSI (14)
70 (ELEVATED)→<70 for safe entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on QDEL, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
81/99
Top 19% ✓
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
70
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
783K
-36% vs avg
Breakout
None
No recent breakout

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-35%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-4%
DECLINING
F-Score
3/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-51%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
67/99
Percentile

If/Then Playbook

IF: VCP breakout on volume >1.7M
THEN: Consider buying with tight 5-7% stop
IF: Price stalls in base for 5+ weeks
THEN: Watch for base failure or time correction
IF: Next earnings shows >25% EPS growth
THEN: Upgrade conviction level
IF: RS Rating drops below 75
THEN: Remove from priority watch

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$34.45+3.5%
  • 52W High$46.24+38.9%
Current$33.30

Support

  • 20 DMA$30.34-8.9%
  • 200 DMA$28.22-15.2%
  • 50 DMA$27.23-18.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is QDEL stock a buy now?

QDEL has good technicals (RS 81/99, VCP FORMING) but fundamentals are strong. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for QDEL?

QDEL currently has no confirmed breakout. Wait for a VCP pattern breakout with volume at least 40% above average before determining an actionable buy point.

What is QDEL's RS Rating?

QDEL has an RS Rating of 81/99, meaning it's in the Top 19% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.