Overview
Biotech firm's Q4 revenue of $0.7 bln beat analyst expectations
Adjusted loss per share for Q4 beat analyst expectations
Company announced influenza vaccine filing accepted in EU, Canada, and Australia
Outlook
Moderna targets up to 10% revenue growth in 2026
Company expects 2026 revenue split: 50% U.S., 50% international
Moderna anticipates 2026 R&D expenses of $3.0 bln
Result Drivers
COVID VACCINE SALES - Q4 revenue driven primarily by COVID vaccine sales, despite a 30% decrease from 2024 due to lower sales volume
COST REDUCTION - Co reduced operating expenses significantly, surpassing cost-reduction targets by lowering clinical development and manufacturing costs
GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION - Strategic focus on geographic expansion and new product launches contributed to growth, with agreements in Mexico and Taiwan
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Revenue | Beat | $700 mln | $626.10 mln (14 Analysts) |
Q4 EPS | Beat | -$2.11 | -$2.64 (14 Analysts) |
Q4 Net Income | -$800 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 19 "hold" and 3 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the pharmaceuticals peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Moderna Inc is $31.00, about 22.7% below its February 12 closing price of $40.11
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