Novavax (NVAX) Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Boosted by APA Terminations

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May 08, 2025
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Novavax Inc. (NVAX, Financial) has reported a remarkable revenue growth for Q1, spearheaded by substantial inflows from terminated Advance Purchase Agreements. Here’s a quick look at the headline numbers:

  • Q1 revenue surged to $667 million, largely due to $603 million from specific agreements.
  • Earnings per share (EPS) reached $2.93, beating expectations by a significant $2.22 margin.
  • Collaborations with Sanofi contributed to the increase in licensing revenues.

Impressive Revenue Growth in Q1

Novavax’s financial performance in the first quarter displayed a robust increase in revenue, reaching $667 million. This notable rise was primarily driven by $603 million from terminated Advance Purchase Agreements. Furthermore, the company’s GAAP EPS came in at $2.93, exceeding analyst expectations by an impressive $2.22. Additionally, there was a strong showing in licensing and other revenue streams, which saw substantial growth due to productive collaborations with Sanofi.

Analyst Price Targets and Predictions

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Investors interested in Novavax Inc. (NVAX, Financial) should consider the insights from six Wall Street analysts, who have provided their one-year price targets. The average target price stands at $16.67, with estimates ranging from a high of $25.00 to a low of $9.00. This average target price suggests a potential upside of 180.11% compared to the current trading price of $5.95. For more detailed forecasting data, please visit the Novavax Inc (NVAX) Forecast page.

Brokerage Recommendations

The consensus from seven brokerage firms indicates that Novavax Inc. (NVAX, Financial) holds an average brokerage recommendation of 2.3, classifying it as "Outperform." This rating is determined on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is a Strong Buy and 5 represents Sell. This suggests that analysts are optimistic about the stock's performance in the near to mid-term.

Evaluating GF Value Estimates

According to GuruFocus estimates, the GF Value of Novavax Inc. (NVAX, Financial) in one year is projected to be $5.88, which suggests a potential downside of 1.18% from its current market price of $5.95. The GF Value offers a fair value estimation based on historical trading multiples, previous business growth, and future performance projections. For more comprehensive data, you can check the Novavax Inc (NVAX) Summary page.

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