CAMBRIDGE, MA— Moderna , Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) recently reported that its CEO, Stephane Bancel, made significant stock purchases totaling approximately $5 million, a notable move considering the stock’s 68% decline over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $29.25 and appears undervalued based on Fair Value estimates. The transactions were conducted on March 3, 2025, through Boston Biotech Ventures, LLC, where Bancel is the majority equity unit holder and the sole managing member.
Bancel acquired a total of 160,314 shares of Moderna’s common stock, with purchase prices ranging from $31.04 to $31.53 per share. These open market purchases reflect Bancel’s continued investment in the biotechnology company, known for its mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.67, though it faces challenges with negative earnings and cash burn.
Following these transactions, Bancel’s indirect holdings, through Boston Biotech Ventures, increased to 9,210,686 shares. Additionally, Bancel holds 5,493,897 shares directly and 6,564,880 shares indirectly through OCHA LLC, where he also serves as the majority equity unit holder and sole managing member.
These transactions underscore Bancel’s confidence in Moderna’s future prospects as the company continues to innovate within the life sciences sector.
In other recent news, Moderna has received marketing authorization from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for its RSV vaccine, mRESVIA, intended for adults aged 60 and above. This development marks Moderna’s second approved product in the UK, following positive results from a Phase 3 clinical trial involving approximately 37,000 adults. Meanwhile, the company faces potential financial challenges as the Trump administration considers withdrawing a $590 million contract for Moderna’s bird flu vaccine, part of a broader review of mRNA-based vaccine expenditures. This review comes amid an unprecedented bird flu outbreak in the U.S., raising concerns about future vaccine funding.
Additionally, reports of a new coronavirus strain in China have sparked interest in vaccine makers, including Moderna, as investors anticipate a potential increase in vaccine demand. RBC Capital Markets has maintained a Sector Perform rating on Moderna, with a price target of $40, noting steady revenue guidance but highlighting short-term challenges such as the clinical hold on its norovirus vaccine. Bernstein analysts also maintained a Market Perform rating with a $45 price target, emphasizing that Moderna’s fourth-quarter revenue exceeded expectations, although the company continues to face challenges with gross margins. These recent developments illustrate the dynamic landscape Moderna navigates as it seeks to expand its product offerings and stabilize its financial outlook.
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