The 36-month beta value for MRNA is at 1.50. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 0 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 0 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for MRNA is 336.72M, and currently, shorts hold a 6.23% of that float. The average trading volume for MRNA on May 06, 2024 was 3.92M shares.
MRNA) stock’s latest price update
Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) has seen a decline in its stock price by -0.47 in relation to its previous close of 125.59. However, the company has experienced a 15.77% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. Barrons reported 2024-05-05 that Calpers slashed investments in Verizon, Disney, and Peloton stock, and doubled down on Moderna shares in the first quarter.
MRNA’s Market Performance
MRNA’s stock has risen by 15.77% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 22.23% and a quarterly rise of 28.21%. The volatility ratio for the week is 5.51% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 4.62% for Moderna Inc The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 16.40% for MRNA’s stock, with a 26.98% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MRNA
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MRNA stocks, with HSBC Securities repeating the rating for MRNA by listing it as a “Reduce.” The predicted price for MRNA in the upcoming period, according to HSBC Securities is $86 based on the research report published on February 26, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Oppenheimer, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see MRNA reach a price target of $142. The rating they have provided for MRNA stocks is “Outperform” according to the report published on January 02nd, 2024.
Canaccord Genuity gave a rating of “Hold” to MRNA, setting the target price at $82 in the report published on November 29th of the previous year.
MRNA Trading at 19.81% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MRNA to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -12.46% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 4.62%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 5.51%, as shares surge +21.50% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +25.70% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MRNA rose by +15.77%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -0.14% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $108.49. In addition, Moderna Inc saw 25.69% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MRNA starting from AFEYAN NOUBAR, who sale 15,000 shares at the price of $110.92 back on May 01 ’24. After this action, AFEYAN NOUBAR now owns 2,026,931 shares of Moderna Inc, valued at $1,663,855 using the latest closing price.
AFEYAN NOUBAR, the Director of Moderna Inc, sale 15,000 shares at $108.32 during a trade that took place back on Apr 24 ’24, which means that AFEYAN NOUBAR is holding 2,041,931 shares at $1,624,836 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MRNA
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -1.0 for the present operating margin
- 0.22 for the gross margin
The net margin for Moderna Inc stands at -1.16. The total capital return value is set at -0.36. Equity return is now at value -37.68, with -29.22 for asset returns.
Based on Moderna Inc (MRNA), the company’s capital structure generated 0.09 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -2.33. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.1. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -146.83.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is -3.21 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 0.19. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 9.13. The receivables turnover for the company is 13.32for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.31. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 4.03.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Moderna Inc (MRNA) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
