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MRNA:NASDAQModerna, Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-18 - not real-time

$53.72

Latest Price

8/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

Moderna (MRNA) is trading at $53.72, comfortably above its 20‑day ($51.42) and 50‑day ($50.32) simple moving averages and the long‑term 200‑day SMA ($34.80), indicating a bullish price trend. The MACD line (0.76) sits above its signal (0.46) and the RSI at 56.9 suggests modest upward momentum without being overbought. However, the stock faces a steep downside wall at the $47.14 support level and a nearby resistance at $56.06, while volume has been decreasing, hinting at waning buying pressure. Fundamentally, the company reports deep losses (trailing EPS –$7.26, operating margin –126%) and negative cash flows, with a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 15.1 despite a strong cash pile, and analysts project a median price target of $42, implying ~14% downside. Recent news highlights late‑breaking oral presentations on revaccination data for mRNA‑1010 and pending Q1 2026 earnings, which could be catalysts but also expose the firm to regulatory and litigation risk. Coupled with a 30‑day volatility of 47% and a beta above 1.3, the stock is priced in an environment of extreme market greed (Fear‑Greed Index 90) but carries substantial upside‑downside uncertainty.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish technical indicators (price above SMAs, bullish MACD)
  • Proximity to resistance at $56.06 and decreasing volume
  • Negative earnings and cash flow with upcoming revaccination data

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Analyst median price target of $42 suggesting downside
  • High volatility and beta indicating price swings
  • Potential regulatory or litigation outcomes from Q1 earnings

Long Term

> 3 years
Cautious
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Sustained negative profitability and high debt load
  • Fundamental mismatch with current market price
  • Uncertainty around pipeline success and competitive biotech landscape

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-29.80%
Profit Margin-145.16%
P/E Ratio-11.6
ROE-28.87%
ROA-14.51%
Debt/Equity15.09
P/B Ratio2.4
Op. Cash Flow$-1872999936
Free Cash Flow$-1326499968
Industry P/E26.2

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI57.0
Support$47.14
Resistance$56.06
MA 20$51.42
MA 50$50.32
MA 200$34.80
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.21

Valuation

Target Price$46.10
Upside/Downside-14.18%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend

Risk Assessment

Beta1.74
Volatility47.43%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskHigh
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.