Vaxcyte, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX) has announced the appointments of Mark Wiggins as Chief Business Officer and Jakub Simon as Chief Medical Officer to enhance its management team. With extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, both leaders aim to drive the company’s growth and advance its lead vaccine candidate, VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Vaxcyte anticipates announcing topline results from VAX-24's proof-of-concept study by late 2022, positioning the company for significant progress in vaccine development.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX) has completed enrollment for its Phase 2 study of VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, targeting adults aged 65 and older. This study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the vaccine, crucial for preventing invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Approximately 200 participants are involved, with topline results expected in H1 2023. VAX-24 has received Fast Track designation from the FDA, highlighting its potential to meet unmet medical needs in preventing pneumococcal disease, particularly in older adults.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), reported a successful enrollment of the Phase 2 study for its 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, VAX-24, in adults. Topline results are expected by late 2022. The company received FDA Fast Track designation for VAX-24, facilitating quicker clinical progression. Financially, Vaxcyte's cash reserves stood at $361.4 million as of June 30, 2022, with increased R&D expenses totaling $38.5 million, leading to a net loss of $48.5 million for the quarter.

Vaxcyte (Nasdaq: PCVX) announced that its 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, VAX-24, received Fast Track designation from the FDA for adults aged 18 and older. This designation aims to expedite the vaccine's development and review due to its potential to address an unmet medical need. Additionally, following a successful pre-IND meeting, the company obtained positive feedback for initiating a pediatric study targeting infants, contingent on results from ongoing adult trials. VAX-24 aims to enhance protection against invasive pneumococcal disease, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX) completed enrollment for the Phase 2 portion of its Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept study for VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, targeting adults aged 50-64. Topline results on safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity are anticipated in October or November 2022. Additionally, the first participants have been dosed in a separate Phase 2 study of VAX-24 for adults 65 and older, with results expected in the first half of 2023. The vaccine aims to broaden protection against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia.

Astellas Pharma and Sutro Biopharma have entered a worldwide collaboration to develop immunostimulatory antibody-drug conjugates (iADCs), targeting cold tumors resistant to current therapies. Sutro will receive an upfront payment of US$90 million and could earn up to US$422.5 million in additional milestones per product. Astellas aims to enhance its oncology pipeline through this partnership, leveraging both companies' strengths in drug development and commercialization.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine company, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York City on June 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The event aims to highlight Vaxcyte's innovative approach to vaccine development, particularly its lead candidate, VAX-24, a broad-spectrum pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. A live webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible for 30 days post-conference.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX) reported its financial results for Q1 2022, highlighting a cash position of $352.3 million, which includes net proceeds of approximately $107.6 million from a recent public offering. The company is advancing its Phase 1/2 clinical study for VAX-24, a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, with topline results expected by the end of 2022. Additionally, a separate Phase 2 study for adults aged 65 and older is anticipated to begin mid-2022. Total operating expenses for the quarter were $39.2 million, resulting in a net loss of $39.0 million.

Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX) announced its participation in notable investor conferences, including the BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference from May 10-13 in Las Vegas and the UBS Global Healthcare Conference from May 23-25 in New York. At the BofA conference, a fireside chat is scheduled for May 10 at 5:40 p.m. ET, with one-on-one meetings on May 10 and 11. Webcast access is available on the company’s website. Vaxcyte is focused on developing high-fidelity vaccines to combat bacterial diseases, including its lead candidate VAX-24.