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Moderna, Inc.’s Stock Price Soars to $71.99, Marking a Significant 4.08% Increase

By September 18, 2024 No Comments

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)

71.99 USD +2.82 (+4.08%) Volume: 7.17M

Moderna, Inc.’s stock price currently stands at 71.99 USD, witnessing a positive surge of +4.08% in this trading session, with a trading volume of 7.17M. However, the stock has experienced a downturn YTD, with a percentage change of -27.61%.


Latest developments on Moderna, Inc.

Today, Moderna’s stock price surged after Health Canada approved the updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 for individuals aged six months and older. This approval comes amidst a flurry of news surrounding Moderna, including the FDA’s authorization of a third dose for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as a class action lawsuit against the company. Despite recent challenges such as a significant R&D budget cut and stock downgrades, Moderna remains a key player in the biotech industry, with promising developments like an ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer vaccine showing early positive results. Investors are closely monitoring Moderna’s trajectory as it navigates through these turbulent times.


Moderna, Inc. on Smartkarma

Analysts at Baptista Research have been closely following Moderna Inc.’s performance, highlighting both challenges and progress in their recent reports. In a report titled “Moderna Inc.: These Are The 4 Biggest Challenges That Bears Are Counting On! – Major Drivers,” the analysts noted positives from the company’s quarterly earnings, including advancements in Moderna’s respiratory vaccine portfolio, particularly with mRNA-1273, its COVID-19 vaccine. They also highlighted the significant impact of mRNA-1273 in combating COVID-19, with substantial hospitalization rates reported for the ’23/’24 season by the CDC.

In another report by Baptista Research, titled “Moderna Inc.: Progress in Personalized Cancer Vaccine (PCV) Manufacturing & Other Major Developments,” the analysts discussed Moderna Inc.’s positive forward motion in the development of its business and vaccines. The company’s first quarter 2024 financial results and business updates indicated substantial clinical progress with data presentation on various viruses. Through ongoing Phase III studies, Moderna expects its vaccinations to impact many more people, building on the success of its COVID vaccines that have already impacted hundreds of millions of individuals.


A look at Moderna, Inc. Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend1
Growth2
Resilience4
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Moderna, Inc. has received a strong overall outlook based on its Smart Scores. With high scores in Value and Resilience, the company is positioned well for long-term success. Moderna’s focus on developing messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines for various diseases shows promise for growth in the future.

While the company may not offer dividends currently, its momentum and potential for growth indicate a positive trajectory. Moderna’s innovative approach to medicine and vaccines sets it apart in the biotechnology industry, making it a key player to watch in the coming years.


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