Moderna Climbs 5% as Surprise Profit and Raised Outlook Beat Forecasts; Pfizer Dips, BioNTech Edges Higher

Moderna (MRNA) reported Q3 2026 EPS of $0.38, beating estimates by $1.48. Revenue rose 29.2% YoY to $1.31B, driven by international COVID-19 vaccine sales. The company raised its 2026 sales outlook to 15-25% growth and reduced R&D spending plans. Shares rose in pre-market trading. Key products include mFlusiva and mCoflu vaccines, with mixed pipeline results.

WHO adds two Ebola vaccines, ChAdOx1 and mRNA-1469, to clinical trial in DRC. Developed by Oxford/Serum Institute and Moderna, they target the Bundibugyo virus. WHO's advisory group recommended further evaluation. Trial led by Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale and others. Current outbreak has caused over 4,600 cases and 2,100 deaths.

Moderna (MRNA) reported a $162M Q3 profit, reversing a $200M loss from a year earlier. Revenue rose 29% to $1.3B, while R&D costs fell 27% to $583M. GAAP EPS was $0.38, up from a loss of $0.51. The company raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 15-25%. Stock rose 8% on the news.

Moderna reported a 29% revenue increase to $1.3 billion for the quarter, driven by global COVID-19 vaccine sales. CFO Jamey Mock attributed growth to higher uptake of mNEXSPIKE and Spikevax. U.S. revenue is declining, but global expansion is leading sales. Moderna raised annual revenue expectations to 15-25%. Analysts noted strong vaccine sales and potential market share gains in the EU post-Pfizer's contract expiration.

Moderna (MRNA) shares rose 8% after Q3 revenue increased 29% to $1.31B, driven by international Covid vaccine sales. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to 15%-25%. Pfizer (PFE) and BioNTech (BNTX) reported weaker Q3 sales for their rival vaccine.

Moderna reported a 27% drop in R&D expenses to $583M in Q3, while SG&A expenses rose 5% to $282M. The company reduced its full-year R&D and capital expenditure estimates. Cash and investments increased to $8B. Moderna expects year-end cash of $8.1B-$8.3B. It announced progress in melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and pancreatic cancer studies, and received FDA approval for its flu vaccine mFLUSIVA. The norovirus vaccine candidate did not meet interim success criteria.