Molecular Partners (MOLN)
NASDAQ:MOLN
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$4.00
▼(-4.76% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/23/26
The score is primarily held down by weak financial performance (no revenue, large losses, and substantial cash burn). Technicals are broadly neutral and do not meaningfully offset fundamentals, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and the absence of a dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Proprietary DARPin platform
Molecular Partners' DARPin platform is a durable structural advantage: modular, multi-specific protein scaffolds enable rapid generation of varied candidates across oncology indications. This platform supports multiple clinical programs and licensing opportunities, spreading scientific risk and enabling sustained BD interest.
Negative Factors
No revenue and sustained cash burn
The company is returning to an R&D-driven loss profile with no recurring product revenue and heavy operating cash burn. Over the medium term this increases dependency on external financing or milestone receipts, raising dilution risk and constraining ability to self-fund late-stage development or commercialization.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Proprietary DARPin platform
Molecular Partners' DARPin platform is a durable structural advantage: modular, multi-specific protein scaffolds enable rapid generation of varied candidates across oncology indications. This platform supports multiple clinical programs and licensing opportunities, spreading scientific risk and enabling sustained BD interest.
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Molecular Partners (MOLN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$162.10M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.31K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.78
Revenue Growth-100.00%
EPS Growth0.03%
CountryUS
Employees158
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.56
Shares Outstanding40,374,640
10 Day Avg. Volume2,377
30 Day Avg. Volume2,311
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.55
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-2.48
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.26
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-16.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-0.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.00Price Target Upside161.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.83M
Molecular Partners Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Molecular Partners AG operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic proteins. Its products candidates include Abicipar, a DARPin therapeutic candidate, which is ...
How the Company Makes Money
Molecular Partners makes money primarily through collaboration and licensing arrangements rather than product sales, as it has been a clinical-stage company without broadly commercialized products. Key revenue streams typically include (1) upfront...
Molecular Partners Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2025
(Q4-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 25, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant progress in Molecular Partners' programs, particularly in the radio DARPin franchise and the improved efficacy of the 533-DARPIn program. The expansion of the Orano Med collaboration and strong financial position further bolster the company's outlook. However, the discontinuation of the Novartis collaboration and initial challenges with the T Cell Engager program were noted as setbacks. Overall, the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.Positive Updates
Successful Year of Execution
Molecular Partners successfully executed their plans in 2024, advancing programs toward clinical readouts and expanding their collaboration with Orano Med.
Negative Updates
Discontinuation of Novartis Collaboration
The collaboration with Novartis was discontinued after three years due to lack of strategic interest in the research targets.
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Q4-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Successful Year of Execution
Molecular Partners successfully executed their plans in 2024, advancing programs toward clinical readouts and expanding their collaboration with Orano Med.
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Company Guidance
During the Molecular Partners Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Call, several key metrics and strategic developments were highlighted. The company reported operating expenses of CHF 66 million for the year, which was within their guidance range of CHF 65 million to CHF 70 million. They ended the year with a cash balance of CHF 149 million, having raised CHF 20 million in a financing round in October, and reported a cash burn of approximately CHF 54 million for the year. This funding positions them well financially, with a runway extending into 2027. Revenue for 2024 was CHF 5 million, primarily from their collaboration with Novartis, which has now concluded. The company is advancing its radio DARPin program, with their lead candidate MP0712 set to begin clinical trials and dosimetry studies in 2025. The expansion of their collaboration with Orano Med was also a significant milestone, securing access to 10 product slots for the promising isotope Lead-212. Additionally, Molecular Partners is continuing to refine its T cell engager platform, with plans to densify dosing schedules and further investigate premedication strategies in upcoming trials.Molecular Partners Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.97M | 7.04M | 189.56M | 9.33M |
| Gross Profit | -2.61M | 0.00 | -42.53M | -40.81M | 138.81M | -46.39M |
| EBITDA | -63.08M | -59.49M | -51.65M | -59.52M | 119.00M | -60.66M |
| Net Income | -72.06M | -61.65M | -54.04M | -61.98M | 117.85M | -63.78M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 87.40M | 102.11M | 158.53M | 198.35M | 262.26M | 172.67M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 78.53M | 93.06M | 149.44M | 186.89M | 249.14M | 132.81M |
| Total Debt | 3.33M | 3.64M | 2.44M | 3.65M | 4.85M | 6.04M |
| Total Liabilities | 19.15M | 21.77M | 16.89M | 21.92M | 27.09M | 65.38M |
| Stockholders Equity | 68.25M | 80.33M | 141.64M | 176.43M | 235.17M | 107.29M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -54.13M | -51.97M | -59.97M | -59.81M | 117.15M | -92.26M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -53.80M | -51.26M | -59.25M | -59.01M | 118.57M | -90.95M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 40.11M | 72.55M | 40.49M | 44.64M | -101.12M | -22.24M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.30M | -1.15M | 14.43M | -1.17M | -1.57M | 50.58M |
Molecular Partners Technical Analysis
Positive
4.20
Price Trends
4.19
Negative
4.36
Negative
4.14
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.11
Positive
53.72
Neutral
35.74
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MOLN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4.2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.09, above the 50-day MA of 4.19, and above the 200-day MA of 4.14, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.11 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.72 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 35.74 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MOLN.
Molecular Partners Risk Analysis
Molecular Partners disclosed 102 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Molecular Partners reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Molecular Partners Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $264.75M | -6.57 | 47.72% | ― | 163.35% | ― | |
54 Neutral | $216.78M | -1.41 | -30.90% | ― | ― | 10.70% | |
54 Neutral | $393.62M | -3.30 | -50.68% | ― | -12.37% | 19.59% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | $467.75M | -12.22 | -60.73% | ― | -78.29% | 54.16% | |
45 Neutral | $96.62M | -3.59 | 4596.70% | ― | ― | 13.21% | |
44 Neutral | $162.10M | -1.77 | -49.86% | ― | -100.00% | 0.03% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Molecular Partners Corporate Events
Molecular Partners Advances Radio-DARPin and Immuno-Oncology Pipeline on Solid Financial Footing in Q1 2026
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Molecular Partners reported first-quarter 2026 results, highlighting a strong financial position with CHF 79 million in cash and short-term deposits, providing funding runway into late 2027, while advancing multiple oncology progr...
Molecular Partners Showcases Nature Cancer Phase 1 Data and Advances MP0317 Into Phase 2 Cholangiocarcinoma Trial
May 1, 2026
On May 1, 2026, Molecular Partners reported that Phase 1 monotherapy data for its tumor-localized CD40 agonist MP0317 have been published in the journal Nature Cancer, showing proof-of-mechanism via CD40 activation anchored to fibroblast activatio...
Molecular Partners Adds Deal Veteran to Board as Shareholders Back All AGM Proposals
Apr 14, 2026
At its Annual General Meeting held on April 14, 2026, Molecular Partners shareholders elected Clare Fisher to the Board of Directors, reinforcing the company’s business development expertise as it advances its DARPin-based oncology pipeline....
Molecular Partners Sets 2026 AGM, Nominates Clare Fisher to Board as Long-Serving Director Steps Down
Mar 30, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Molecular Partners published its invitation to the 2026 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for April 14, 2026 in Schlieren, Switzerland, and proposed industry veteran Clare Fisher for election to the Board of Directors. The compa...
Molecular Partners Posts 2025 Results, Advances Radio-DARPins and Oncology Pipeline
Mar 13, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Molecular Partners reported its 2025 audited financial results and corporate highlights, underscoring a cash position of CHF 93.1 million that is expected to fund operations into 2028 and support the expansion of its oncology pi...
Molecular Partners Publishes 2025 Report as Radio-DARPin Pipeline Enters Key Clinical Phase
Mar 12, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Molecular Partners AG filed a Form 6-K noting the publication of its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of scientific and financial milestones. The company advanced its lead Radio-DARPin MP0712 into a U.S. Phase 1/2a trial ...
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