Financial PerformanceThe company's operating margin and core EPS, excluding COVID testing, were slightly below Street estimates, raising concerns about financial performance.
LitigationOngoing NEC litigation could remain an overhang on the stock due to additional state cases being tried and the potential for significant awards for Plaintiffs.
Sales GrowthQ3 organic sales growth of 8.2% missed the estimate of 9.2%, primarily due to issues in nutrition and diagnostics, which could signal underlying challenges.