Shares of Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) surged over 5% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, following the company's better-than-expected third-quarter 2024 financial results.
The medical diagnostics company reported revenue of $727.1 million for the quarter, significantly exceeding analysts' average estimate of $642.1 million. While Quidel's earnings per share came in at a loss of $0.3, the company's adjusted EPS of $0.85 beat the consensus forecast of $0.32.
The strong revenue performance is seen as a positive sign for Quidel, which has been expanding its product portfolio and geographic reach. The company's ability to exceed revenue expectations despite challenging market conditions has boosted investor confidence, driving the after-hours stock rally.
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