Moderna Option Alert: Sep 19 $30 Calls at the Bid: 900 vs 50000 OI; Earnings 8/1 Before Open 

Moderna Option Alert: Sep 19 $30 Calls at the Bid: 900 @ $5.6 vs 50000 OI; Earnings 8/1 Before Open Ref=$34.03

Moderna Option Alert: Fri $33.5 Calls at the Bid: 5000 vs 35593 OI; Earnings 8/1 Before Open 

Moderna Option Alert: Fri $33.5 Calls at the Bid: 5000 @ $1.86 vs 35593 OI; Earnings 8/1 Before Open Ref=$35.085

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Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pledging a major overhaul of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, describing the system as fundamentally broken and failing its intended purpose.
What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, Kennedy criticized the VICP for straying from its original Congressional mandate, saying that it has &#8220;devolved into a morass of inefficiency, favoritism, and outright corruption.&#8221;
Kennedy notes that the program was created alongside the Vaccine Act of 1986, with the sole intention of compensating those injured by vaccines &#8220;quickly and fairly,&#8221; but now the system prioritizes the &#8220;solvency of the HHS Trust Fund&#8221; over compensating victims, he says.
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Kennedy highlighted that Congress acknowledged vaccines are &#8220;unavoidably unsafe,&#8221; and expected the government to support children harmed by them. 
He said this while quoting his uncle and former senator Edward Kennedy, who said, &#8220;when … children are the victims of an appropriate and rational national policy, a compassionate [g]overnment will assist them in their hour of need.&#8221;
The post also notes that it is the HHS, and not the vaccine makers, who are held accountable for vaccine-related injuries, adding that &#8220;the structure itself hobbles claimants.&#8221;
He then alleges that Special Masters, who serve as vaccine court judges, are &#8220;notoriously biased,&#8221; often making &#8220;punitive downward adjustments&#8221; to the fees of attorneys and expert witnesses, while &#8220;slow-walking payments&#8221; to the petitioners. 
&#8220;The VICP is broken, and I intend to fix it,&#8221; Kennedy said in the end. &#8220;I will not allow the VICP to continue to ignore its mandate and fail its mission of quickly and fairly compensating vaccine-injured individuals.&#8221;
He says that he is currently working with Attorney General Pam Bondi and his staff at the Department of Health and Human Services to fix the VICP.
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Why It Matters: Over a month ago, Kennedy decided to fire all 17 members of the&nbsp;Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45853393/robert-kennedy-jr-axes-entire-cdc-vaccine-panel-to-restore-public-trust-pfizer-moderna-other-biotech-stocks-drop-in-after-hours-trading">move was necessary</a> to &#8220;re-establish public confidence in vaccine science.&#8221;
The panel was then <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45968386/robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-cdc-overhaul-critically-weakened-us-vaccine-program-say-ousted-experts">reconstituted with members</a> that included noted vaccine critics&nbsp;Robert Malone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Retsef Levi.
Kennedy himself has been a known and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">outspoken vaccine skeptic</a> for decades, and just a year ago made a post on X, saying that &#8220;there is no evidence these vaccines will work, and they appear to be dangerous.&#8221;
In March, Peter Marks, the top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, resigned, citing concerns regarding Kennedy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">promotion of vaccine misinformation</a>. 
Despite sweeping changes to the vaccine mandates, immunization and compensation practices, most vaccine maker stocks remain unfazed.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.94%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.16%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.64%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.56%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.11%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.86%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.70%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-19.26%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.19%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.06%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.18%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.90%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.69%</td>
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Price Action: The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF, which tracks several large biotech and pharma stocks, was down 0.90% on Monday, and another 0.69% after hours.
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Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) today announced that three abstracts on its investigational mRNA therapeutics have been accepted for presentation at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, which will be held October 17-21, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. This includes a mini oral presentation on mRNA-4359, Moderna's investigational mRNA-based therapy designed to elicit T-cell immune responses against tumor and immunosuppressive cells, as well as two poster presentations on intismeran autogene (V940/mRNA-4157). Intismeran autogene is jointly developed by Moderna and Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.
The details of the presentations are as follows:
Presentation #1515MO: Clinical Outcomes and PD-L1 Expression Analyses from a Trial of mRNA-4359 Plus Pembrolizumab in Checkpoint Inhibitor-Resistant/Refractory (CPI-R/R) Melanoma
Mini Oral Presentation: October 17, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 PM CET
Location: Nuremberg Auditorium - Hall 5.2
Presenter: David J. Pinato
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Presenter: Petros Grivas
Presentation #1684TiP: Intismeran autogene (V940/mRNA-4157) + pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone as first-line therapy for advanced melanoma: the phase 2 INTerpath-012 study
Presenter: Paolo A. Ascierto
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Moderna.
Looking at options history for Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $88,510 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $227,347.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $17.5 to $115.0 for Moderna over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Moderna's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Moderna's whale trades within a strike price range from $17.5 to $115.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Moderna 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753470063_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$35.50</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td align="right">656</td>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td align="right">569</td>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.05</td>
<td>$80.75</td>
<td>$80.97</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
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<h3>About Moderna</h3>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its covid vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 40 mRNA development candidates in clinical development as of September 2024. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
In light of the recent options history for Moderna, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Moderna</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 3,874,073, the price of MRNA is down by -0.12%, reaching $33.97.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 7 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Moderna</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $25.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Underperform rating for Moderna, targeting a price of $25. 
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Moderna Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) stock has surged approximately 37% in the last month but has dipped around 15% year to date.
On Wednesday, the stock is trading around 7% higher.
Notably, there is no news to justify the movement. Over the last month:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Moderna&#8217;s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Spikevax, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, in children six months through 11 years of age who are at increased <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/07/46351929/fda-grants-complete-approval-to-modernas-covid-19-vaccine-for-children-as-young-as-6-months" rel="noreferrer noopener">risk for COVID-19 disease</a>.
Moderna revealed results from a Phase 3 efficacy study (P304) evaluating the relative vaccine efficacy (rVE) against influenza illness of mRNA-1010, the company's seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine candidate, compared to a licensed standard-dose seasonal influenza vaccine in adults <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/46168811/modernas-mrna-flu-vaccine-outperforms-standard-shots" rel="noreferrer noopener">aged 50 years and older</a>.
mRNA-1010 achieved the most stringent superiority criterion prespecified in the protocol, with an rVE of 26.6% in the overall study population. Additionally, strong rVE was observed for each influenza strain contained in the vaccine, including A/H1N1 (rVE=29.6%), A/H3N2 (rVE=22.2%), and the B/Victoria lineages (rVE=29.1%).
The FDA expanded the approval of Moderna&#8217;s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to adults aged 18-59 at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45921359/fda-expands-modernas-rsv-vaccine-use-to-at-risk-adults-aged-18-59-amid-cdc-panel-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased risk for the disease</a>.
Global healthcare stocks are now cheaper than they&#8217;ve been in decades, and money is slowly flowing back into the sector.
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Reuters notes that despite the low prices, investor interest remains weak due to growing uncertainty around U.S. drug pricing policies following Donald Trump&#8217;s return to the White House.
Concerns include the potential revival of &#8220;most-favored-nation&#8221; drug pricing rules and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44751289/pharma-industry-faces-jitters-as-trump-hints-at-historic-tariffs-bofa-outlines-probable-timeline?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=real_estate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential 200% tariffs</a> on pharmaceutical imports, which cloud the earnings outlook for drugmakers in the U.S. market.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, investors heavily backed pharmaceutical stocks. However, in recent years, many have shifted their money into Big Tech, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">leaving healthcare stocks</a> undervalued and overlooked.
Still, some investors are beginning to focus on long-term growth drivers—such as aging populations, advances in RNA therapies, and innovations in weight-loss and diabetes treatments—rather than short-term political risks.
Citing EPFR data, Reuters noted that healthcare funds have experienced net inflows since early 2024, reversing the outflows observed in 2022 and 2023. While this year&#8217;s inflows stand at $7.2 billion, they remain 41% lower than last year.
Despite signs of innovation, maturing drug pipelines, and a pick-up in mergers and acquisitions, healthcare stock prices have barely moved. Investors say whether this signals a buying opportunity or a value trap depends on when the policy uncertainty clears up.
Traditionally, healthcare stocks traded at a slight premium to global stocks due to their stable earnings and defensive appeal. But that advantage has faded amid political pressures and the market's growing preference for Big Tech.
In the past three years, U.S. healthcare has underperformed the S&amp;P 500 by over 60 percentage points—making it the worst-performing sector. Its valuation has dropped to a near-record 27% discount compared to the S&amp;P, down from being on par in 2023.
Currently, investors are still awaiting a clear catalyst. The ongoing policy uncertainty makes it tough to predict future earnings, though some hope for more clarity by the end of the year, which could also unlock more deal-making in the sector.
Price Action: MRNA stock is up 6.48% at $34.85 at the last check on Wednesday.
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B of A Securities analyst Dimple Gosai maintains Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $26 to $25.

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On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to review GSK plc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) application to extend the indication of Arexvy (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, Adjuvanted) to adults aged 18-49 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who are at increased risk</a>.
GSK's RSV vaccine is approved in the U.S. to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in adults aged 60 and older, as well as those aged 50-59 years at increased risk for LRTD caused by RSV.
RSV, a common contagious virus affecting the lungs and breathing passages, impacts an estimated 64 million people of all ages globally every year. More than 125 million adults in the U.S. are under 50. An estimated 21 million of these people have at least one diagnosed risk factor for severe RSV infection, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, congestive heart failure, and coronary heart disease.
The regulatory submission is <a href="https://us.gsk.com/en-us/media/press-releases/fda-accepts-application-to-review-expanded-use-of-gsk-s-rsv-vaccine-arexvy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">supported</a> by a Phase 3b trial evaluating immune response and safety in adults aged 18-49 who are at increased risk compared to adults aged 60 and above.
The safety and reactogenicity data were consistent with those from the Phase 3 program, which supported the vaccine&#8217;s initial approval in the U.S.
A regulatory decision by the FDA on this submission is expected in the first half of 2026.
In June, the FDA expanded approval of Moderna Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to adults aged 18-59 at increased risk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45921359/fda-expands-modernas-rsv-vaccine-use-to-at-risk-adults-aged-18-59-amid-cdc-panel-shake-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for disease</a>. That same month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend Merck &amp; Co Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) Enflonsia (clesrovimab-cfor) as an option for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in infants younger than 8 months of age who are born during or entering their first RSV season.
With a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-concludes-meeting-with-joint-statement.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">five-to-two </a>majority, RFK Jr.'s newly constituted committee made its first ruling. This body was formed after RFK Jr. entirely replaced the previous 17-member panel <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/46136734/rfk-jrs-cdc-panel-recommends-mercks-rsv-shot-for-infants" rel="noreferrer noopener">with his selections</a>.
Also, in June, Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) announced that it will begin shipping Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in early Q3 to ensure broad availability well ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, which typically starts in November and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45839621/beyfortus-output-tripled-as-sanofi-astrazeneca-scale-up-for-rsv-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">runs through March</a>.
In collaboration with its partner AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), Sanofi has tripled production capacity and doubled the number of manufacturing sites since the launch of Beyfortus in 2023.
Last week, GSK announced it has started shipping doses of its trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines to U.S. healthcare providers and pharmacies in preparation for the 2025-26 flu season.
This immediately follows FDA licensing and approval of the lot release. FLULAVAL and FLUARIX will be available in a 0.5mL, single-dose, pre-filled syringe and are indicated for people <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46342250/gsk-begins-shipping-influenza-vaccine-doses-for-the-2025-26-flu-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">six months and older</a>.
Price Action: GSK stock is down 1.36% at $37.77 at the last check on Tuesday.
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<li>SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) stock rose 14.29% this week after TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Hold rating and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOFI/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $21</a>. The stock is also gaining from potential legislative changes that could significantly reroute student loan demand from federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46352055/how-trumps-student-loan-reform-could-funnel-billions-loans-sofi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">programs to private lenders</a>.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) stock gained 11.91% this week after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46341383/delta-air-lines-ceo-confident-in-stronger-2025-as-demand-holds-steady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings per share and sales</a>. Multiple analysts also increased the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dal/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock.</a></li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) stock gained 9.17% after Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating but raised its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/u/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecast from $19 to $24.</a></li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) stock increased 10.66% this week after the company received full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, for children aged 6 months through 11 years at increased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/07/46351929/fda-grants-complete-approval-to-modernas-covid-19-vaccine-for-children-as-young-as-6-months" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">risk for COVID-19 disease</a>. The company also announced it will sue RFK Jr over what they deem to be unlawful <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46303191/medical-groups-sue-rfk-jr-for-assault-on-science-over-unlawful-covid-19-vaccine-rollbacks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COVID-19 vaccine rollbacks.</a></li>
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Moderna's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NYSE">MRNA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 65.59 million shares sold short, which is 23.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.19 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Moderna Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752256833_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Moderna has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Moderna's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Moderna's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.58%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Moderna shares are trading higher after the company received full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, for children aged 6 months through 11 years at increased risk for COVID-19 disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Spikevax, the company&#8217;s COVID-19 vaccine, in children six months through 11 years of age who are at increased risk for COVID-19 disease.
The company&#8217;s COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273, was previously available for pediatric populations under Emergency Use Authorization.
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&#8220;COVID-19 continues to pose a significant potential threat to children, especially those with underlying medical conditions. Vaccination can be an important tool for protecting our youngest against severe disease and hospitalization,&#8221; said Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna. &#8220;We appreciate the FDA&#8217;s diligent scientific review and approval of Spikevax for pediatric populations at increased risk for COVID-19 disease.&#8221;
Moderna<a target="_blank" href="https://investors.modernatx.com/news/news-details/2025/Moderna-Receives-Full-U-S--FDA-Approval-for-COVID-19-Vaccine-Spikevax-in-Children-Aged-6-Months-Through-11-Years-at-Increased-Risk-for-COVID-19-Disease/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener"> expects</a> to have its updated Spikevax vaccine available for eligible populations in the U.S. for the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) have requested that London's Court of Appeal reverse a previous decision that found their COVID-19 vaccine to be in violation of a Moderna patent.
In July 2024, the High Court's ruling declared one of Moderna's mRNA technology patents invalid but upheld another, confirming that Pfizer and BioNTech's Comirnaty <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39602190/london-high-court-ruling-fuels-pfizer-and-moderna-legal-dispute-over-covid-19-vaccine-patents" rel="noreferrer noopener">vaccine had infringed on it</a>.
Reuters reported that Pfizer and Moderna are trying to challenge a ruling that upheld a patent, after Judge Richard Meade allowed them to appeal his decision.
They argue that Moderna&#8217;s mRNA technology was simply a clear next step based on earlier research, so the patent shouldn&#8217;t be valid. However, Moderna believes the judge made the right decision and that the ruling should remain in place.
An alliance of medical and public health organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The plaintiffs contend that Kennedy has launched an "assault on science, public health, and evidence-based medicine" through unilateral and arbitrary changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46303191/medical-groups-sue-rfk-jr-for-assault-on-science-over-unlawful-covid-19-vaccine-rollbacks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and pregnant individuals</a>.
According to a recent media report, Dr. Vinay Prasad, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) top vaccine official, overruled agency scientists to limit the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, despite internal recommendations to clear <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46250723/rfk-jr-influence-evident-as-vaccine-chief-overrules-scientists-limits-covid-19-vaccine-approval" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">them for broader use</a>.
FDA scientists had recommended full approval for updated COVID vaccines from Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) and Moderna for individuals aged 12 and older, citing favorable risk-benefit analyses.
But Prasad restricted the shots to those at higher risk, seniors and people with underlying health conditions, arguing that declining hospitalization and death rates from COVID-19 shifted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46250723/rfk-jr-influence-evident-as-vaccine-chief-overrules-scientists-limits-covid-19-vaccine-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener">the balance of risks and benefits</a>.
Price Action: MRNA stock is up 3.60% at $33.97 at the last check on Thursday.
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Moderna shares are trading higher after the company announced it will sue RFK Jr over what they deem to be unlawful COVID-19 vaccine rollbacks.

In a significant legal challenge that could reshape the future of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">public health policy</a> in the United States, a powerful alliance of leading medical and public health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the American Public Health Association (APHA), filed a lawsuit on Monday against Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The plaintiffs contend that Secretary Kennedy has launched an &#8220;assault on science, public health, and evidence-based medicine&#8221; through unilateral and arbitrary changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant individuals.
This unprecedented <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/leading-medical-professional-societies-patients-sue-hhs-robert-f-kennedy-jr-for-unlawful-unilateral-vaccine-changes/?_gl=1&#x2A;12sk5li&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;NTIxOTQ2NTgyLjE3NTE5NzQ2MjA.&#x2A;_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ&#x2A;czE3NTE5NzQ2MTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTE5NzQ2MjYkajUzJGwwJGgw" rel="noreferrer noopener">legal action</a> seeks to halt what the coalition describes as an &#8220;existential threat to vaccination in America,&#8221; arguing that Kennedy&#8217;s directives, including the controversial dismissal of expert advisors from the CDC&#8217;s immunization committee, are endangering the nation&#8217;s long-standing, science-based vaccine infrastructure and, critically, the health of its most vulnerable populations.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lawsuit Details And Allegations</h2>
The comprehensive lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, names the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as defendants. The plaintiffs, which also include the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance (MPHA), the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and a pregnant physician, assert that Kennedy acted &#8220;arbitrarily and capriciously&#8221; by altering COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant people without scientific basis.
This follows Secretary Kennedy&#8217;s public statement in May, where he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45624037/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-cdc-drops-covid-vaccine-for-healthy-pregnant-women-kids" rel="noreferrer noopener">expressed pleasure at the removal</a> of the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women from CDC recommended immunization schedules.
A critical aspect of the lawsuit&#8217;s complaint is Secretary Kennedy&#8217;s alleged unjust dismissal of 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#8217;s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These experts were reportedly replaced with individuals known for espousing anti-vaccine viewpoints.
Dr. Susan J. Kressly, President of the AAP, underscored the gravity of these actions, stating, &#8220;This wasn&#8217;t just sidelining science. It&#8217;s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children&#8217;s health. And the consequences could be dangerous.&#8221;
The lawsuit further details a pattern of interference, including blocked CDC communications, delayed or canceled meetings of CDC and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisers, and the announcement of studies to investigate non-existent links between vaccines and autism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Seeking Injunctions And Protecting Public Health</h2>
The plaintiffs are seeking both preliminary and permanent injunctions to reverse Secretary Kennedy&#8217;s rescissions of COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. They also request a declaratory judgment to legally pronounce these changes as unlawful. Richard H. Hughes IV, lead counsel for the plaintiffs and partner at Epstein Becker Green, voiced grave concerns, asserting, &#8220;This administration is an existential threat to vaccination in America, and those in charge are only just getting started. If left unchecked, Secretary Kennedy will accomplish his goal of ridding the United States of vaccines, which would unleash a wave of preventable harm on our nation&#8217;s children.&#8221;
The lawsuit alleges that the Directive is but one example of the Secretary&#8217;s agenda to dismantle the long-standing, Congressionally-authorized, science- and evidence-based vaccine infrastructure that has prevented the deaths of untold millions of Americans. The filing highlights that the Secretary&#8217;s dismantling of the vaccine infrastructure must end, and halting this effort begins with vacating the Directive.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FDA&#8217;s Internal Disagreements And Historical Legal Actions</h2>
Per a recent media report, Dr. Vinay Prasad, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration&#8217;s (FDA) top vaccine official, overruled agency scientists to limit approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, despite internal recommendations to clear <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46250723/rfk-jr-influence-evident-as-vaccine-chief-overrules-scientists-limits-covid-19-vaccine-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener">them for broader use</a>.
FDA scientists had recommended full approval for updated COVID vaccines from Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) and Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) for individuals aged 12 and older, citing favorable risk-benefit analyses.
But Prasad restricted the shots to those at higher risk, seniors and people with underlying health conditions, arguing that declining hospitalization and death rates from COVID-19 shifted the balance of risks and benefits.
While distinct from the HHS lawsuit, this report underscores a broader climate of scrutiny and debate surrounding vaccine policy.
The AAP has a history of pursuing legal action against the federal government, regardless of political affiliation. Past instances include a 1983 lawsuit against HHS regarding life-sustaining treatment for infants and separate lawsuits against the FDA in 2016 and 2018 concerning graphic warnings on cigarettes and e-cigarette regulation, respectively.
Price Action: MRNA stock is trading higher by 11% to $33.18, and NVAX stock is up 6.61% at $7.05 at last check Tuesday.
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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling over 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) rose sharply during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP">Tuesday's session</a>.
Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained Microchip Technology with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $78 to $85.
Microchip Technology shares jumped 4.1% to $74.36 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUMA#NASDAQ">HUMA</a>) shares jumped 27.4% to $2.7690. Humacyte announced Symvess has been awarded Electronic Catalog Listing approval from the US Defense Logistics Agency.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) rose 18.2% to $2.7300 after nearly doubling on Monday. Wolfspeed shares have soared in recent sessions as investors anticipate a potential turnaround for the company after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week.</li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) gained 16.4% to $14.75. SharpLink Gaming announced the acquisition of an additional 7,689 ETH for the week June 28 through July 4, 2025.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) jumped 16.4% to $13.28.</li>
<li>Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#NYSE">BMNR</a>) shares rose 16% to $124.66.</li>
<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) climbed 15.2% to $8.07.</li>
<li>Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>) gained 14% to $0.7153. Opendoor Technologies will report second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended June 30, following the close of the market on Tuesday, Aug. 5.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) surged 13.2% to $20.87.</li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) rose 13% to $44.45.</li>
<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) gained 12.8% to $5.57.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) rose 9.4% to $32.73.</li>
<li>Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHG#NYSE">SHG</a>) gained 8.8% to $50.44.</li>
<li>Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>) rose 7.7% to $61.05.</li>
<li>Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) shares rose 7.6% to $70.47.</li>
<li>The Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>) gained 7.3% to $11.69.</li>
<li>Woori Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WF#NYSE">WF</a>) rose 7% to $54.09.</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) rose 5.7% to $23.26.</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) gained 5.7% to $29.05. Dow announced it will shut down three European plants, which may result in up to $790 million worth of asset write-downs.</li>
<li>Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) rose 4.7% to $60.79. Celanese announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results on Tuesday, August 12.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) gained 3.1% to $303.14. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced plans to launch a new political party. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reiterated Tesla with an Outperform rating and maintained a $500 price target, while Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $390 to $375.</li>
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Dr. Vinay Prasad, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration&#8217;s (FDA) top vaccine official, overruled agency scientists to limit approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, despite internal recommendations to clear <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">them for broader use</a>.
The decision reflects a growing pattern of vaccine restrictions under the leadership of the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
FDA scientists had recommended full approval for updated COVID vaccines from Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) and Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) for individuals aged 12 and older, citing favorable risk-benefit analyses.
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However, citing federal documents released Wednesday, ABC News reported <a target="_blank" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/fda-vaccine-official-restricted-covid-vaccine-approvals-advice-123431749" rel="noreferrer noopener">that</a> Prasad restricted the shots to those at higher risk, seniors and people with underlying health conditions, arguing that declining hospitalization and death rates from COVID-19 shifted the balance of risks and benefits.
In a five-page memo, Prasad wrote that &#8220;even rare vaccination-related harms, both known and unknown, now have a higher chance of outweighing potential benefits,&#8221; highlighting the need for more cautious vaccine policy.
The vaccines were eventually approved in May, but under the narrower eligibility <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45537919/fda-limits-annual-covid-19-boosters-to-high-risk-americans-demands-new-trials-for-healthy-adults-in-policy-shift-under-rfk-jr" rel="noreferrer noopener">criteria dictated by Prasad</a>.
Novavax&#8217;s shot, Nuvaxovid, is the only protein-based COVID vaccine available in the U.S., while Moderna&#8217;s mNexspike is a lower-dose, updated version of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/06/45719840/modernas-new-covid-vaccine-secures-fda-clearance-for-seniors-at-risk-individuals" rel="noreferrer noopener">original mRNA-based vaccine</a>.
Prasad also cited the risk of myocarditis, a rare heart inflammation, especially in younger people, as a key reason for restricting Moderna&#8217;s shot.
He directed the company to conduct further studies as a condition for approval. The FDA also added updated warning labels for Moderna and Pfizer Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) vaccines regarding myocarditis, though external researchers say such cases are typically mild and resolve quickly.
Top FDA leaders rarely intervene in the product review, making Prasad&#8217;s decision notable. He was appointed in May after Dr. Peter Marks resigned over policy disagreements with Kennedy.
In May, Kennedy, in a&nbsp;video&nbsp;posted to the social media platform X, announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be among the recommended vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45624037/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-cdc-drops-covid-vaccine-for-healthy-pregnant-women-kids" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prevention&#8217;s immunization schedule</a>.
Price Action: At the last check on Thursday, Moderna (MRNA) stock saw an increase of 1.34%, trading at $30.69, while Novavax (NVAX) stock rose by 0.67% to $6.81. Pfizer (PFE) stock was also up at the last check.
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'Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots; Records show that a top U.S. regulator rejected the recommendations of agency experts and limited the use of Covid vaccines.' - NY Times

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