Why Are Novavax Shares Trading Lower Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Vaishali Prayag
Novavax shares are trading lower despite FDA approval of its updated COVID-19 vaccine, due to reduced 2024 revenue guidance. Moderna also reported lower revenue projections but remains confident in long-term growth.

September 12, 2024 | 5:45 pm
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Novavax shares are trading lower due to a reduction in 2024 revenue guidance, despite FDA approval of its updated COVID-19 vaccine.
The FDA approval of Novavax's vaccine is a positive development, but the significant reduction in 2024 revenue guidance has a stronger negative impact on investor sentiment, leading to a decrease in share price.
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IMPORTANCE 80
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Moderna projects lower-than-expected 2025 revenues but remains confident in its long-term growth and cash reserves.
Moderna's lower revenue projections could be seen as a negative, but the company's confidence in its long-term growth and cash reserves may offset immediate concerns, resulting in a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50