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Moderna (MRNA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$40.76 -1.08 (-2.58%)
(As of 12/17/2024 05:56 PM ET)

Moderna - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
11
Buy
6

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Moderna in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MRNA.

Consensus Price Target

$79.50
95.04% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Moderna, the average price target is $79.50. The highest price target for MRNA is $179.00, while the lowest price target for MRNA is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 95.04% from the current price of $40.76.
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MRNA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$79.50$86.33$100.44$133.70
Forecasted Upside95.04% Upside118.51% Upside47.66% Upside50.07% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

MRNA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MRNA Price Targets by Month

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Moderna Stock vs. The Competition

TypeModernaMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.14
2.81
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside95.04% Upside28,647.26% Upside12.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/18/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/10/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderperform$41.00-10.19%
11/26/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$59.00 ➝ $45.00+3.85%
11/19/2024Berenberg Bank
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H. Gillis
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Initiated CoverageHold$42.00+6.30%
11/18/2024Hsbc Global Res
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Y. Liu
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/18/2024Piper Sandler
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $69.00+76.83%
11/18/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$58.00+57.39%
11/15/2024Wolfe Research
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A. Hammond
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Initiated CoverageUnderperform$40.00+0.58%
11/8/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00 ➝ $111.00+134.08%
11/8/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingHold
10/24/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $108.00+104.55%
10/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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C. Breen
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$55.00-4.28%
10/15/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$65.00 ➝ $55.00-4.75%
9/19/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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L. Issi
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$75.00 ➝ $75.00+6.47%
9/17/2024Leerink Partners
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 Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$60.00 ➝ $48.00-34.09%
9/16/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$178.00 ➝ $139.00+101.19%
9/13/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $60.00-9.92%
9/13/2024Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
8/7/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$85.00 ➝ $80.00-2.79%
6/27/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
6/27/2024Evercore ISI
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C. Kasimov
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Reiterated RatingIn-Line ➝ In-Line$120.00 ➝ $120.00-2.00%
5/3/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$91.00 ➝ $106.00-15.20%
8/4/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$128.00 ➝ $123.00+13.37%
6/26/202351job
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4/25/2023Guggenheim
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral
2/24/2023SVB Securities
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 DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$111.00 ➝ $93.00-36.98%
1/25/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$130.00 ➝ $150.00-23.76%
1/18/2023Chardan Capital
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Y. Livshits
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Boost TargetNeutral$191.00 ➝ $208.00+4.17%

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Should I Buy Moderna Stock? MRNA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Moderna pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Moderna
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Moderna, Inc.:

  • Moderna, Inc. recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, with an EPS of $0.03 compared to a consensus estimate of ($1.89). This positive surprise indicates strong operational performance and potential for future profitability.
  • The company generated $1.90 billion in revenue for the latest quarter, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.25 billion. This revenue growth suggests robust demand for its products and services.
  • With a current stock price of $41.51, there is potential for upside based on analysts' target prices, which suggest a consensus target of $79.50. This indicates a possible significant return on investment if the stock price aligns with analyst expectations.
  • Moderna, Inc. has a strong liquidity position, evidenced by a current ratio of 4.39 and a quick ratio of 4.20. These ratios indicate that the company can easily meet its short-term obligations, which is a positive sign for financial stability.
  • The company operates with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, suggesting that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing. This conservative approach can reduce financial risk and enhance investor confidence.

Moderna
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Moderna, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Moderna, Inc. has a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -7.64, indicating that the company is currently not profitable. This could be a red flag for investors looking for stable earnings.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $170.47 and a low of $35.80. Such fluctuations can indicate uncertainty in the market regarding the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have issued multiple "underperform" ratings, with some firms setting price targets below the current stock price, suggesting that the stock may not perform well in the near term.
  • Moderna, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 17.68%, which indicates that the company is not generating profit from its equity investments. This could deter potential investors seeking strong returns.
  • The company has a negative net margin of 43.77%, reflecting challenges in maintaining profitability. High negative margins can signal operational inefficiencies that may need to be addressed.

MRNA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Moderna is $79.50, with a high forecast of $179.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Moderna in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRNA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRNA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Moderna's stock has a predicted upside of 95.04% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Moderna's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Moderna less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Moderna is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MRNA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MRNA) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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