Valneva (VALN)
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Valneva
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$6.00
▼(-1.48% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/02/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (losses, ongoing cash burn, and elevated leverage) and very bearish technical signals (price far below key moving averages and negative MACD). Earnings-call commentary provides some offset via improved cash discipline and meaningful near-term pipeline catalysts, but 2026 guidance points to softer revenue and near-term profitability pressure remains high.
Positive Factors
Stable revenue and product sales
Fiscal 2025 delivered broadly stable top-line with ~€175m revenue and €157.9m product sales, showing resilience in core travel vaccines. Durable government and travel channels provide recurring demand, supporting near-term cash inflows and operational planning despite strategic third‑party sales reductions.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage above equity
Debt materially exceeds equity (TTM debt/equity ~1.3), constraining financial flexibility for a loss‑making biotech. High leverage increases refinancing and covenant risk, limits ability to absorb further operating losses, and raises the probability of needing external funding within the 2–6 month horizon absent material cash inflows.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stable revenue and product sales
Fiscal 2025 delivered broadly stable top-line with ~€175m revenue and €157.9m product sales, showing resilience in core travel vaccines. Durable government and travel channels provide recurring demand, supporting near-term cash inflows and operational planning despite strategic third‑party sales reductions.
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Valneva (VALN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$535.25M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)110.26K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.11
Revenue Growth14.86%
EPS Growth-1440.45%
CountryUS
Employees713
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.69
Shares Outstanding86,106,740
10 Day Avg. Volume119,449
30 Day Avg. Volume110,264
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)5.95
Price to Sales (P/S)3.61
P/FCF Ratio-11.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-7.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.38Price Target Upside119.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$191.63M
Valneva Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company, focuses on the development and commercialization of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases with unmet needs. Its commercial vaccines for travelers include IXIARO, an inactivated Vero cell culture-der...
How the Company Makes Money
Valneva primarily makes money through (1) sales of commercial vaccines, (2) revenue from collaborations/licensing, and (3) services and other income related to manufacturing and development arrangements (where applicable).
1) Commercial vaccine p...
Valneva Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 18, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a balanced mix of strategic and operational positives — stable revenues, proprietary product growth (notably IXIARO), strengthened liquidity and important near‑term clinical milestones (Lyme Phase III readout, Shigella Phase II data). Offsetting these positives were significant near‑term financial pressures: an operating loss and net loss in 2025, inventory write‑downs and persistent idle manufacturing costs, higher R&D spend, and uncertainty over timing of pivotal readouts and commercial milestone realization. The company is focused on cost discipline and pipeline advancement, but material upside from Lyme remains contingent on an external partner‑run readout and subsequent commercialization timing.Positive Updates
Stable Total Revenues and Product Sales
Total revenues exceeded EUR 170 million in FY2025 with product sales of EUR 157.9 million (down -3.3% YoY; -1.3% at constant currency), reflecting overall stability vs. 2024 despite FX headwinds and strategic reduction of third‑party sales.
Negative Updates
Material Operating and Net Losses
Valneva reported an operating loss of EUR 82.1 million in 2025 (versus an operating profit of EUR 13.3 million in 2024) and a net loss of EUR 115.2 million; adjusted EBITDA was negative EUR 51.4 million, reflecting significant profitability pressure.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Stable Total Revenues and Product Sales
Total revenues exceeded EUR 170 million in FY2025 with product sales of EUR 157.9 million (down -3.3% YoY; -1.3% at constant currency), reflecting overall stability vs. 2024 despite FX headwinds and strategic reduction of third‑party sales.
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Company Guidance
Valneva guided 2026 product sales of EUR 145–160 million and total revenues of EUR 155–170 million, noting the year‑over‑year decline versus 2025 reflects a planned further reduction in third‑party sales offset by continued proprietary product growth; this builds on 2025 product sales of EUR 157.9 million and total revenues just above EUR 170 million, a year‑end cash position of nearly EUR 110 million and a >20% reduction in operating cash burn. Management said it will keep cash preservation a priority, flagged 2025 adjusted EBITDA of –EUR 51.4 million, an operating loss of EUR 82.1 million and a net loss of EUR 115.2 million, expects the 2026 guidance to include anticipated DoD volumes, and noted that a successful Lyme (VLA15) approval and commercialization—which would trigger combined commercial milestones of USD 143 million on first sales (likely ~1.5 years post‑approval)—could make the company financially self‑sustaining and potentially profitable; key clinical readouts flagged in the outlook were VLA15 top‑line in H1 2026 and S4V2/CHIM and other Phase II data mid‑2026.Valneva Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
32
Negative
Balance Sheet
41
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 174.66M | 169.58M | 153.71M | 361.30M | 348.08M |
| Gross Profit | 67.52M | 71.04M | 52.84M | 36.86M | 160.16M |
| EBITDA | -50.47M | 32.08M | -57.72M | -104.72M | -38.73M |
| Net Income | -115.19M | -12.25M | -101.43M | -143.28M | -73.42M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 398.84M | 500.03M | 460.06M | 621.34M | 817.35M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 109.65M | 168.27M | 126.08M | 289.43M | 346.64M |
| Total Debt | 207.25M | 216.31M | 208.82M | 152.38M | 114.66M |
| Total Liabilities | 292.67M | 318.78M | 331.81M | 401.55M | 646.77M |
| Stockholders Equity | 106.17M | 181.25M | 128.25M | 219.80M | 170.58M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -57.38M | -83.66M | -217.06M | -274.67M | -16.27M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -52.89M | -67.22M | -202.74M | -245.34M | 76.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.71M | 76.92M | -20.59M | -29.05M | -93.12M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -621.00K | 30.68M | 63.08M | 215.12M | 154.50M |
Valneva Technical Analysis
Negative
6.09
Price Trends
9.20
Negative
9.14
Negative
9.02
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.05
Negative
28.99
Positive
38.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VALN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 6.09 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.34, below the 50-day MA of 9.20, and below the 200-day MA of 9.02, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 28.99 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VALN.
Valneva Risk Analysis
Valneva disclosed 86 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Valneva reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 1 New Risks
1.
Successful commercialization of our products depends on numerous factors, some of which may be outside of our control. Q4, 2023
Valneva Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
49 Neutral | $987.28M | -7.34 | 170.21% | ― | 8.00% | -10.15% | |
49 Neutral | $1.27B | -16.13 | -56.64% | ― | -36.36% | -945.72% | |
48 Neutral | $854.24M | -27.51 | -42.39% | ― | 116.64% | 47.93% | |
47 Neutral | $1.08B | -2.17 | 536.36% | ― | -12.52% | -82.84% | |
44 Neutral | $535.25M | -5.48 | -74.52% | ― | 14.86% | -1440.45% | |
44 Neutral | $856.64M | -4.22 | -141.99% | ― | ― | 31.16% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Valneva Corporate Events
Valneva Showcases Chikungunya Vaccine Progress at World Vaccine Congress in Washington
Mar 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, Valneva SE announced it will have a significant presence at the 26th World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C., taking place from March 31 to April 2, 2026. Led by CEO Thomas Lingelbach, senior executives will participate in mu...
Valneva and Pfizer Report Strong Phase 3 Efficacy for Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate
Mar 23, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Valneva and Pfizer reported topline Phase 3 results from the VALOR trial of their jointly developed 6‑valent OspA-based Lyme disease vaccine candidate PF‑07307405 (LB6V), showing more than 70% efficacy in preventing ...
Valneva Posts 2025 Results, Flags 2026 as Pivotal Year Ahead of Lyme Vaccine Phase 3 Data
Mar 18, 2026
Valneva reported audited 2025 results on March 18, 2026, posting total revenues of €174.7 million, including €157.9 million in product sales, as well as a widened net loss of €115.2 million largely due to the absence of a prior-y...
Valneva Sets March 18 Date to Release Full-Year 2025 Results
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Valneva announced that it would report its full-year 2025 consolidated financial results on March 18, 2026, and host a live webcast at 3 p.m. CET/10 a.m. EDT to discuss the figures and provide a business update. The planned discl...
Valneva Ramps Up Investor Outreach Ahead of Key Lyme Vaccine Data
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Valneva announced that senior management will present and hold investor meetings at several upcoming healthcare and life sciences conferences in the U.S. and Europe. CEO Thomas Lingelbach and CFO Peter Buhler plan to discuss key ...
Valneva Posts Stable 2025 Revenue, Sets 2026 Outlook Ahead of Key Lyme Vaccine Data
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, Valneva reported preliminary unaudited 2025 results showing total revenue of €174.7 million, broadly flat year on year, with product sales of €157.9 million and a sharp, expected 42.3% decline in third‑party...
Valneva’s IXCHIQ Chikungunya Vaccine Faces New UK Use Restrictions but Retains Positive Benefit–Risk Profile
Feb 13, 2026
On February 13, 2026, Valneva reported that the UK’s Commission on Human Medicines has updated its recommendations for the company’s single-dose chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ, leading to revised prescribing information. The update introdu...
Valneva and Instituto Butantan Launch Pilot Chikungunya Vaccination Campaign in Brazil
Feb 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, Valneva SE and Brazil’s Instituto Butantan announced the launch of a Pilot Vaccination Strategy in ten Brazilian municipalities using Valneva’s single-shot chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ®. Under the program, which...
Valneva Withdraws U.S. IXCHIQ Chikungunya Filings After FDA Clinical Hold
Jan 20, 2026
On January 19, 2026, Valneva announced it had voluntarily withdrawn its biologics license application and Investigational New Drug application for its chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ in the United States, after the FDA suspended the product’s U.S...
Valneva to Engage Investors at J.P. Morgan Conference Ahead of Key Lyme Vaccine Data
Jan 9, 2026
On January 9, 2026, Valneva announced that its management team, including CEO Thomas Lingelbach and CFO Peter Bühler, will hold one-on-one meetings with existing shareholders and other institutional specialist investors during the 44th Annual...
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