MRNA

Moderna

$55.63

+2.89%
Jul 27, 2026
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Moderna is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that leverages its proprietary mRNA platform to develop vaccines and therapeutics across infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic disorders. As a pioneer and market leader in mRNA technology, Moderna's platform was validated by the rapid authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in 2020, and it now has 35 clinical-stage candidates. The current investor narrative centers on Moderna's pipeline expansion beyond COVID-19, highlighted by a recent FDA win for its flu vaccine candidate, but debates persist around the company's path to profitability amid heavy R&D spending and near-term losses.

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MRNA 12-Month Price Forecast

Historical Price
Current Price $55.63
Average Target $55.63
High Target $63.97
Low Target $47.29

Wall Street consensus

Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Moderna's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $49.37 and implied upside of -11.3% versus the current price.

Average Target

$49.37

0 analysts

Implied Upside

-11.3%

vs. current price

Analyst Count

covering this stock

Price Range

$25 - $79

Analyst target range

Moderna is covered by 19 analysts, with a consensus recommendation of 'hold' and a mean recommendation score of 2.91 (where 1 is strong buy and 5 is strong sell). The average target price is $49.37, which implies a downside of -8.7% from the current price of $54.07. The distribution shows a bearish tilt, with the average target below the current price. The target range spans from a low of $25.00 to a high of $79.00. The high target of $79.00 assumes successful pipeline execution and revenue growth from new products like the flu vaccine, while the low target of $25.00 reflects concerns about continued losses and competitive pressures. Recent ratings from major firms (Morgan Stanley, BofA, RBC) have been neutral to bearish, with no upgrades noted. The wide spread between the low and high targets ($25 to $79) indicates high uncertainty about Moderna's future. The consensus hold rating suggests analysts see limited upside at current levels, and the implied downside from the average target reinforces a cautious stance.

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MRNA Technical Analysis

Moderna's stock is in a strong uptrend over the past year, with a 1-year price change of +58.98%. The current price of $54.07 sits at 50.7% of its 52-week range ($22.28–$85.60), indicating it is roughly in the middle of the range after a significant rally from the lows. This positioning suggests the stock has recovered from its bearish phase but is not yet overextended near the highs, leaving room for further upside if momentum continues. Over the last three months, the stock has gained 6.58%, while the one-month change is -10.51%, showing a short-term pullback that contrasts with the longer-term uptrend. This divergence could signal a temporary correction or profit-taking after the stock surged from $47.44 on June 5 to $81.80 on July 6, a gain of over 70% in one month. The RSI is not provided, but the sharp decline from the July high suggests the stock may be consolidating before the next leg. The 52-week low of $22.28 provides strong support, while the 52-week high of $85.60 is a key resistance level. A breakout above $85.60 would signal a resumption of the uptrend and could target new highs. Conversely, a breakdown below $22.28 would be a bearish signal, though unlikely given the current price. The beta of 0.942 indicates the stock is slightly less volatile than the market, which is unusual for a biotech; this may reflect the company's larger market cap and commercial-stage status.

Beta

0.94

0.94x market volatility

Max Drawdown

-35.5%

Largest decline past year

52-Week Range

$22-$86

Price range past year

Annual Return

+62.9%

Cumulative gain past year

PeriodMRNA ReturnS&P 500
1m-17.3%+1.4%
3m+18.0%+3.9%
6m+22.8%+6.3%
1y+62.9%+16.0%
ytd+80.3%+8.4%

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MRNA Fundamental Analysis

Moderna's revenue trajectory is volatile but showing signs of recovery. In Q1 2026, revenue was $389 million, up 263.55% year-over-year from $107 million in Q1 2025, driven by product sales of $352 million. However, revenue has been erratic: Q2 2025 was $142 million, Q3 2025 was $1.016 billion, and Q4 2025 was $678 million. The multi-quarter trend suggests a rebound from the trough in early 2025, but the company remains heavily dependent on COVID-19 vaccine sales, which are seasonal and subject to demand fluctuations. The company is currently unprofitable, with a net loss of $1.343 billion in Q1 2026, compared to a net loss of $971 million in Q1 2025. Gross margin was negative at -145.5% in Q1 2026, reflecting cost of goods sold exceeding revenue, though this improved from -223.9% in Q3 2023. Operating margin was -356.8%, indicating significant operating expenses relative to revenue. The net margin of -345.2% underscores the deep losses, but the company is investing heavily in R&D ($649 million in Q1 2026) to build its pipeline. Moderna's balance sheet is relatively strong with a current ratio of 3.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, indicating low leverage. However, free cash flow was negative $692 million in Q1 2026, and the trailing twelve-month free cash flow is -$1.582 billion. The company had $1.909 billion in cash at the end of Q1 2026, down from $2.597 billion at the end of 2025, suggesting a cash burn that could require external financing if losses persist. ROE is -32.6%, reflecting the net losses relative to equity.

Quarterly Revenue

$389000000.0B

2026-03

Revenue YoY Growth

+263.6%

YoY Comparison

Gross Margin

-145.5%

Latest Quarter

Free Cash Flow

$-1.6B

Last 12 Months

Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Product Sales

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Valuation Analysis: Is MRNA Overvalued?

Since Moderna has negative net income (EPS of -$3.4 in Q1 2026), the P/E ratio is not meaningful. Therefore, we use the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio as the primary valuation metric. The trailing P/S ratio is 5.90, while the forward P/S (based on estimated revenue of $6.89 billion) is approximately 1.66, implying the market expects significant revenue growth. Compared to the biotechnology industry average P/S of around 6.5x (based on sector data), Moderna's trailing P/S of 5.9x is at a slight discount of about 9%. However, given the company's negative margins and uncertain revenue trajectory, this discount may be warranted. Historically, Moderna's P/S ratio has ranged from a low of around 10x in 2023 to a high of over 200x in 2024. The current trailing P/S of 5.9x is near the low end of its historical range, suggesting the stock is relatively cheap on a sales basis compared to its own past. This could indicate a value opportunity if revenue growth materializes, but it also reflects the market's skepticism about the sustainability of sales.

PE

-4.1x

Latest Quarter

vs. Historical

Low-End

5-Year PE Range 5x~44x

vs. Industry Avg

N/A

Industry PE ~N/A*

EV/EBITDA

-4.2x

Enterprise Value Multiple