NVAX Stock Falls 8% Despite Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat, Costs Decline
Novavax reported Q3 2026 loss of 19 cents per share, beating estimates, with revenues of $68 million exceeding consensus. The company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $385-$415 million, primarily driven by a $125 million Sanofi milestone. Despite operational improvements and cost reductions, shares fell 8.2% as investors focused on the one-time nature of the milestone and dependence on a potential 2029 U.S. vaccine launch for profitability.