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NVAX Stock Forecast: Novavax, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$10
+1.10% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Novavax, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +58.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
56 / 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$56.7M−76.3% y/y
Operating income−$54.9M
Net income−$53.4M
Free cash flow−$73.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+7.3%
1M
+27.5%
YTD
+50.4%
1Y
+18.5%
From 52W high
−9.7%
From 52W low
+62.5%
$6
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NVAX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Novavax, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
56 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
99
Accruals
96
Quality
91
Momentum
59
Size
38
Revisions
37
Volatility
31
Growth
17
Issuance
17

Value (99): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Issuance (17): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

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Wall Street

NVAX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NVAX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NVAXHigh $25Median $16Low $7

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says9 analysts
5 Buy1 Hold3 Sell
Low $7Median $16High $25

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +58.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 June 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$19
6 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold
27 Feb 2026HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy
20 Jan 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy
18 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight
10 Nov 2025B. Riley SecuritiesReiteratesBuy
4 Nov 2025TD CowenMaintainsHold
24 Oct 2025Cantor FitzgeraldInitiatesOverweight
23 Oct 2025HC Wainwright & Co.MaintainsBuy
28 Aug 2025HC Wainwright & Co.AssumesBuy$10
20 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform
22 July 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral
17 June 2025CitigroupInitiatesSell
9 May 2025JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight
10 Dec 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy
13 Nov 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy
12 Nov 2024HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy
16 Oct 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy$31$25
10 Oct 2024B. Riley SecuritiesReiteratesBuy$23$26
2 Oct 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy$31

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NVAX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NVAX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Novavax, Inc. returned +18.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NVAX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NVAXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NVAX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
3.6×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / book
−8.7×

Cheaper than 97% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−12.3×

Cheaper than 86% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−76.3%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−76.3%

Higher than 5% of US stocks

Gross margin
74.9%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Operating margin
−89.6%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Net margin
−59.9%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−344.7%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Return on assets
−6.5%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Novavax, Inc. has a market value of $1.7B and an enterprise value of $1.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $413.8M. The latest quarter shrank 76.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$247.7M, a −59.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.52.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$43.0M, after $5.3M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 164.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 3.6×; forward P/E: −16.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Novavax, Inc. employs 749 people $552K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 20 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NVAX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBiotechnology
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NVAXNovavax, Inc.$1.7B
56
NTLAIntellia Therapeutics, Inc.$1.7B
53
ABSIAbsci Corp.$1.6B
35
ANABAnaptysBio, Inc.$1.6B
100
TSHATaysha Gene Therapies, Inc.$1.6B
42
SEPNSepterna, Inc.$1.7B
89
INBXInhibrx Biosciences, Inc.$1.6B
26

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News

Latest NVAX news & analysis

Novavax (NVAX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026positive

In the most recent trading session, Novavax (NVAX) closed at $10.11, a +1.1% change from the previous trading day, outperforming the broader stock market upswing.

Why it matters — A Novavax watcher would note this daily price movement as a sign of the stock's performance relative to the wider market.

Novavax (NVAX) Soars 7.0%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Novavax shares rose 7.0% last session on above-average trading volume. Zacks notes, however, that the latest trend in earnings estimate revisions does not suggest further strength ahead for the stock.

Why it matters — Investors tracking NVAX would care because the price jump is tempered by a cautious outlook based on recent earnings estimate revisions.

Moderna Climbs 6% as Cancer Vaccine Trade Extends a 137% Month; BioNTech and Novavax Edge Higher

24/7 Wall Street · 17 Sept 2026neutral

The article reports that cancer vaccine momentum lifted Moderna shares by 6% on Thursday, extending a 137% one-month run, while BioNTech and Novavax edged higher alongside the sector move.

Why it matters — Novavax investors may follow this sector-wide cancer vaccine momentum because the article notes Novavax shares moved higher along with the broader biotech vaccine rally.

Investors Heavily Search Novavax, Inc. (NVAX): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Novavax (NVAX) has recently drawn significant attention from Zacks.com users, prompting Zacks Investment Research to highlight the facts that could affect the stock's prospects. The piece focuses on the factors behind the increased investor interest in the company.

Why it matters — NVAX watchers would care because heightened investor attention on Zacks.com can indicate shifting market interest, making it useful to understand the key factors currently influencing the stock's outlook.

Novavax (NVAX) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026positive

Novavax (NVAX) shares closed at $9.42 in the most recent trading session, a +1.29% shift from the previous trading day, outperforming the broader stock market. The gain marks a period where NVAX outpaced the overall market's performance.

Why it matters — A NVAX watcher would note that the stock's outperformance relative to the broader market suggests improving trading momentum for the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NVAX stock

What is the NVAX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Novavax, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $7 to $25. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NVAX stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering Novavax, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Novavax, Inc. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NVAX?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Novavax, Inc. ranks 56 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (99 of 100).

Will NVAX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +58.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Novavax, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NVAX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Novavax, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NVAX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7 to $25 over the next 12 months.

How has NVAX stock performed over the past year?

Novavax, Inc. returned +18.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Novavax, Inc. do?

Novavax Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing vaccines that address serious infectious diseases.

What is the latest news on NVAX?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "Novavax (NVAX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know". In the most recent trading session, Novavax (NVAX) closed at $10.11, a +1.1% change from the previous trading day, outperforming the broader stock market upswing.

Company

About Novavax, Inc.

Novavax Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing vaccines that address serious infectious diseases. Novavax Inc. uses a proprietary recombinant protein platform paired with its Matrix-M adjuvant technology to support immune responses across its vaccine portfolio. Its current products and programs include COVID-19 vaccines marketed under the Nuvaxovid brand and the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, along with research efforts aimed at additional infectious disease targets. The company serves global public health markets through vaccine development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities, and it also works with partners and institutions involved in vaccine supply and distribution. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Novavax Inc. remains recognized for its vaccine-focused business model and its role in advancing protein-based immunization technologies.

CEO Mr. John Charles Jacobs M.B.A. · 749 employees · United States · https://www.novavax.com