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Novavax

8.39 USD
-0.17
1.99%
At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
8.53
+0.14
1.67%
1 day
-1.99%
5 days
4.48%
1 month
-13.59%
3 months
29.28%
6 months
0.12%
Year to date
-2.1%
1 year
-35.11%
5 years
-92.74%
10 years
-95.95%
 

About: Novavax Inc is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. The company works in the clinical stage of development with a focus on delivering novel products that prevent a broad range of diseases. It works together with its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary to produce vaccine candidates to respond to both known and emerging disease threats. The company believes its vaccine technology has the potential to be applied broadly to a wide variety of human infectious diseases. The company manages its business as one operating segment, the development and commercialization of vaccines. The company generates maximum revenue from the United States.

Employees: 1,992

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

60% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 80 | Existing positions reduced: 50

21% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 43

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 241 [Q1] → 247 (+6) [Q2]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $631M [Q1] → $643M (+$11.2M) [Q2]

0.83% more ownership

Funds ownership: 61.23% [Q1] → 62.06% (+0.83%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 2 (+0) [Q2]

31% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $52.9M | Put options by funds: $76.6M

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$7
17% downside
Avg. target
$8.5
1% upside
High target
$10
19% upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
0%
negative
50%
HC Wainwright & Co.
Sean Lee
$10
Buy
Assumed
28 Aug 2025
B of A Securities
Alec Stranahan
$7
Underperform
Downgraded
20 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about NVAX published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
12 hours ago
Here's Why Novavax (NVAX) Fell More Than Broader Market
Novavax (NVAX) closed at $8.39 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.99% move from the prior day.
Here's Why Novavax (NVAX) Fell More Than Broader Market
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
COVID-19 Vaccine Stocks Fall on Reports Linking Shots to Child Deaths
MRNA, BNTX, PFE and NVAX stocks fall as health officials reportedly plan to link COVID-19 vaccines to child deaths ahead of a key CDC meeting.
COVID-19 Vaccine Stocks Fall on Reports Linking Shots to Child Deaths
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
13 days ago
Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Presents At Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX ) Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2025 September 4, 2025 10:20 AM EDT Company Participants John Jacobs - President, CEO & Director Ruxandra Draghia-Akli - Executive VP and Head of Research & Development James Kelly - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Pete Stavropoulos - Cantor Presentation Pete Stavropoulos Welcome to the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference. I am Pete Stavropoulos, biotech analyst at Cantor.
Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Presents At Cantor Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Neutral
PRNewsWire
13 days ago
Nuvaxovid® Now Approved in Japan Triggering Takeda Milestone Payment
GAITHERSBURG, Md. , Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced a milestone payment* from Takeda has been triggered by regulatory approval for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine Nuvaxovid® Intramuscular Injection 1 mL formulated to target SARS-CoV-2 Omicron LP.8.1 as an initial immunization (first and second vaccination) for those aged six years or older and a booster immunization (after the third vaccination) for those aged 12 years or older.
Nuvaxovid® Now Approved in Japan Triggering Takeda Milestone Payment
Neutral
PRNewsWire
14 days ago
Novavax to Participate in the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference
GAITHERSBURG, Md. , Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conference: Cantor Global Healthcare Conference: Fireside Chat Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Time: 10:20 a.m.
Novavax to Participate in the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines but With Restrictions
FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax but limits access to older adults and high-risk groups.
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines but With Restrictions
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
Why Novavax (NVAX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Novavax (NVAX) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
PRNewsWire
21 days ago
Novavax's Nuvaxovid™ 2025-2026 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Approved in the U.S.
Nuvaxovid™ is the only protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine available in the U.S. for the 2025-2026 vaccination season GAITHERSBURG, Md. , Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Nuvaxovid™ 2025-2026 Formula for the prevention of COVID-19 in adults 65 years and older or individuals 12 years through 64 years of age with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.
Novavax's Nuvaxovid™ 2025-2026 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Approved in the U.S.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 days ago
Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Novavax (NVAX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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