Novavax Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

On January 6, 2021, Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced participation in two investor conferences, focusing on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373. The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference will take place on January 11, 2021, featuring presentations by key executives, including CEO Stanley C. Erck. Additionally, the 13th Annual Biotech Showcase is scheduled for January 8, 2021, with a panel discussing Novavax's journey during the pandemic. NVX-CoV2373, a protein-based vaccine, has shown promising results in clinical trials and is currently in pivotal Phase 3 evaluations.

Novavax initiated PREVENT-19, a pivotal Phase 3 trial in the U.S. and Mexico to assess the efficacy and safety of NVX-CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The study aims to enroll up to 30,000 participants, with two-thirds receiving the vaccine and one-third a placebo. Previous Phase 1/2 trials demonstrated a robust immune response. Supported by Operation Warp Speed, this trial is critical for developing vaccines to combat the pandemic. Results from this and other ongoing studies are expected soon, potentially influencing vaccine availability.

Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced the appointment of Rick Crowley as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer. Crowley will oversee all operations, including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs, taking over from Ben Machielse, who will remain as an executive advisor. Crowley brings extensive experience in biopharmaceuticals, having previously held senior roles at TerSera and Crealta. Novavax aims to leverage Crowley's expertise to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and advance its COVID-19 and influenza vaccine candidates.

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) has entered into an Advance Purchase Agreement with the New Zealand government for 10.7 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373. The vaccine, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials in the UK, utilizes Novavax's proprietary Matrix-M™ adjuvant to boost immune response. Initial deliveries are targeted for mid-2021, pending regulatory approvals. Novavax aims to ensure vaccine accessibility for New Zealanders, reflecting confidence in its candidate amid the ongoing pandemic.

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) has appointed Margaret G. McGlynn, R. Ph., as an independent director on its board. McGlynn brings significant experience in vaccine commercialization and public health, which will be crucial as Novavax approaches the Phase 3 data collection for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373. With a strong background from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and Merck, she aims to bolster Novavax's mission to distribute the vaccine globally. Currently, Novavax is also advancing its quadrivalent influenza nanoparticle vaccine.

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) has announced significant progress in its COVID-19 vaccine program, NVX-CoV2373. The pivotal Phase 3 trial in the U.K. is fully enrolled with 15,000 participants, while the Phase 2b trial in South Africa has also completed enrollment with 4,422 participants. A Phase 3 trial in the U.S. and Mexico is set to commence soon. The company has garnered $1.6 billion in funding from the U.S. government and anticipates interim data from these trials in early 2021, potentially supporting global regulatory applications.

Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced participation in two investor conferences to discuss its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373. The first is the Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on December 1, 2020, featuring a panel discussion moderated by Edward A. Tenthoff and Yasmeen Rahimi, with Dr. Gregory M. Glenn as a panelist. The second event is the Evercore ISI 3rd Annual HealthCONx Conference on December 3, 2020, which includes a fireside chat and investor meetings. NVX-CoV2373 is currently in various stages of clinical trials and has secured $2 billion in funding for its vaccine program.

Novavax is set to host a live Q&A conference call on November 10, 2020, due to technical difficulties during its quarterly earnings call on November 9. The session invites the investment community to discuss the Company's third-quarter financial and operational results. The call will commence at 4:30 p.m. ET, following the close of U.S. financial markets, with details available on Novavax's website. A replay will be accessible until November 17, 2020.

Novavax (NVAX) reported a net loss of $197.3 million for Q3 2020, significantly higher than the $18 million loss in Q3 2019. Revenue reached $157 million, boosted by funding for NVX-CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which has entered a Phase 3 trial in the U.K. with 15,000 participants. The company secured over $2 billion in funding from various sources for clinical development. Manufacturing capacity for NVX-CoV2373 is set to exceed two billion doses by mid-2021. Novavax is also advancing its NanoFlu program with a new leadership team.