Kenneth Widder Acquires Shares in QDEL
Kenneth Widder purchased 15,532 shares of QDEL on June 25, 2026.
Key Points
- Kenneth Widder bought 15,532 shares of QDEL on June 25, 2026, in an insider transaction.
- QDEL shares traded at $13.79 on Tuesday, with a 52-week low of $13.79 and high of $13.79.
- Jefferies downgraded QDEL to a hold rating with a $12.5 target on May 7, 2026.
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Kenneth Widder, associated with QDEL, made an insider purchase of 15,532 shares on June 25, 2026. This transaction did not involve a set price per share.
Insider Buying and Selling at QuidelOrtho Corporation
Kenneth Widder was not alone in his purchase on June 25, 2026. Other insiders such as John Chiminski and Edward Michael also bought 1,109 and 1,053 shares, respectively. Mary Lake Ph Polan was another notable buyer with 15,532 shares, matching Widder's transaction.
Other Institutional Activity in QDEL
In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its QDEL holdings by 107,409 shares, bringing its total to over 10.4 million shares, valued at approximately $171.7 million. FMR LLC also added significantly, with 1,170,934 more shares, marking a 21.6% increase, totaling 6.6 million shares worth about $108.3 million. On the flip side, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. reduced its stake by 6,202,133 shares, a 52.4% decrease, leaving it with about 5.6 million shares valued at $92.5 million. Newtyn Management, LLC expanded its position by 1,543,877 shares, a 51.2% increase, totaling roughly 4.6 million shares valued at $74.9 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 4,031,768 shares, valued at $66.2 million.
QuidelOrtho Corporation Stock Up 23.7%
On Tuesday, shares of QDEL traded near $13.79. The stock has a 52-week low and high both at $13.79, reflecting a stable trading range. Institutional moves and insider transactions may influence future stock performance.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
Analyst activity around QDEL has been notable. On May 7, 2026, Jefferies downgraded the stock to a hold rating with a target price of $12.5. Citigroup maintained its hold rating on May 6, 2026, with a $13 target. UBS kept its hold rating on April 10, 2026, with a higher target of $17. The consensus remains cautious, with a generally hold sentiment among analysts.
Bottom Line
Kenneth Widder's insider purchase of QDEL shares on June 25, 2026, adds to a series of significant insider and institutional activities. Investors often track such insider transactions for potential signals, although they are not definitive indicators of future stock performance. The recent analyst ratings suggest a cautious outlook, with most maintaining hold ratings. As always, it's important to consider these 13F filings and insider trades as part of a broader investment analysis.
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