Vaxart, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the discovery and development of oral recombinant protein vaccines based on its proprietary oral vaccine platform. The company's product pipeline includes norovirus vaccine, an oral tablet vaccine, which is in a Phase Ib clinical trial with bivalent oral tablet vaccine for the GI.1 and GII.4 norovirus strains; seasonal influenza vaccine, which is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of H1 influenza infection; respiratory syncytial virus vaccine; and coronavirus vaccine, which completed Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is also developing therapeutic vaccines for cervical cancer and dysplasia caused by human papillomavirus. Vaxart, Inc. has a research collaboration agreement with Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V. (Janssen) to evaluate the company's proprietary oral vaccine platform for the Janssen universal influenza vaccine program. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
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Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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8/15/2024 | $4.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
12/29/2021 | $13.00 → $12.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
11/2/2021 | $15.00 | Overweight | Cantor Fitzgerald |
6/30/2021 | $13.00 → $9.00 | Buy → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
6/29/2021 | $13.00 → $9.00 | Buy → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
6/24/2021 | $13.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
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- Second-generation constructs induce robust increases in fecal IgA, which was shown to be correlated with protection against infection in the company's previous Phase 2b challenge study - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today reported additional positive data from the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its second-generation oral pill norovirus vaccine constructs head-to-head against its first-generation constructs. Dr. Sean Tucker, Vaxart's Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, presented the data
Question Board's Repeated Delay Tactics and Demand Transparency on Voting Results, Nasdaq Compliance and Governance Changes ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard John Burgess, Daniel P. Houle, Michael Patrick Kelley, Marc Eustace Pereira, Patrice Raffy, Benjamin Sauv, Matthew M. Wallace, MD and David Whitney (collectively, the "Concerned Vaxart Stockholders"), who collectively beneficially own more than 2.5 million shares of Vaxart, Inc. (OTC:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), today commented on what they consider to be misleading and potentially manipulative communications issued by the Company regarding its proposed reverse stock split at the special meeting of stockholder
Meeting adjourned to September 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time Adjournment provides stockholders with more time given changes in Board composition, additional governance change considerations and future potential disclosures Vaxart encourages all stockholders of record on July 29, 2025 who have not yet voted to do so by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 18, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company") announced today that its 2025 special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting") has been adjourned to Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time with respect to all proposals describe
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 2, 2025 — Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that management will present at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference taking place September 8-10, 2025. Presentation Details:Date and Time: Monday, September 8 at 12:00 PM ETWebcast: Click Here A live webcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.vaxart.com, and a replay of the presentation will be available for 30 days following the
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that its Chairman, Michael J. Finney, Ph.D., has announced his retirement from the Company's Board of Directors and Science and Technology Committee after a distinguished tenure of service. His retirement will be effective September 30, 2025. "It has been a profound privilege to serve as Vaxart's Chairman and be a part of this incredible Company's journey for so many years," said Mr. Finney. "I am immensely proud of what w
ATLANTA, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard John Burgess, Daniel P. Houle, Michael Patrick Kelley, Marc Eustace Pereira, Patrice Raffy, Benjamin Sauv, Matthew M. Wallace, MD and David Whitney (collectively, the "Concerned Vaxart Stockholders"), who collectively beneficially own more than 2.5 million shares of Vaxart, Inc. (OTC:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company") today urged fellow stockholders to vote "AGAINST" the Company's proposed reverse stock split at the upcoming special meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held on September 5, 2025 (the "Special Meeting"). Despite clear and repeated stockholder opposition, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") is once again seek
- Company must regain compliance with the Nasdaq Bid Price Rule on or before the October 17, 2025 deadline - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, announced that it received a decision letter (the "Letter") from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") on August 27, 2025, granting the Company's request to effect a plan to regain compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market's LLC ("Nasdaq's") minimum bid price requirement. The grant of the Company's request for continued listing on
Urge Stockholders to Vote "AGAINST" Reverse Stock Split at Upcoming Special Meeting Call for Accountability Given Board's Pattern of Disregarding Stockholders' Will and Value-Destructive Capital Allocation Decisions ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard John Burgess, Daniel P. Houle, Michael Patrick Kelley, Marc Eustace Pereira, Patrice Raffy, Benjamin Sauv, Matthew M. Wallace, MD and David Whitney (collectively, the "Concerned Vaxart Stockholders"), who collectively beneficially own more than 2.5 million shares of Vaxart, Inc. (OTC:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), have joined forces to demand accountability from the Company's board of directors (the "Board") and oppose th
- ISS and Glass Lewis, leading independent proxy advisory firms, support reverse stock split proposal - - Webcast to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that members of the senior management team will participate in a virtual stockholder fireside chat on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. "Our leadership team is excited for this opportunity to connect with our stockholders directly. This fireside chat is a chance for
Reported positive topline data from Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Company's second-generation oral norovirus vaccine constructs, supporting potential for improved protection against infection Enrolled approximately 5,000 participants in COVID-19 Phase 2b trial prior to stop work order; Follow-up for all participants dosed, including 400-person sentinel cohort continues Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $26.3 million as of June 30, 2025; Current runway into 2026 Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET Live stockholder fireside chat scheduled on August 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET to answer frequently asked questions in advance of Special Meeting of Stockholders
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Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $4.00
Jefferies resumed coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $12.00 from $13.00 previously
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $15.00
B. Riley Securities downgraded Vaxart from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $9.00 from $13.00 previously
B. Riley Securities downgraded Vaxart from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $9.00 from $13.00 previously
Jefferies initiated coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $13.00
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $18.00
B. Riley resumed coverage of Vaxart with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $13.00 from $16.00 previously
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- ISS and Glass Lewis, leading independent proxy advisory firms, support reverse stock split proposal - - Webcast to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that members of the senior management team will participate in a virtual stockholder fireside chat on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. "Our leadership team is excited for this opportunity to connect with our stockholders directly. This fireside chat is a chance for
Reported positive topline data from Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Company's second-generation oral norovirus vaccine constructs, supporting potential for improved protection against infection Enrolled approximately 5,000 participants in COVID-19 Phase 2b trial prior to stop work order; Follow-up for all participants dosed, including 400-person sentinel cohort continues Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $26.3 million as of June 30, 2025; Current runway into 2026 Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET Live stockholder fireside chat scheduled on August 20, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET to answer frequently asked questions in advance of Special Meeting of Stockholders
Conference call to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) today announced it will provide a business update and report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after the market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The Vaxart senior management team will host a conference call on the same day, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed using the following information: Webcast: Click hereDate: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 4:30 p.m. ETDomestic: (877) 407-0832International: (201) 689-8433Conference ID: 13755103 Investors may submit written questions in advance of the conference c
- Second-generation norovirus constructs produce statistically significant increases in GI.1 and GII.4 norovirus blocking antibodies (141% and 94%, respectively) compared with first-generation constructs, supporting potential for improved protection against infection - - Vaccine candidates were safe and well-tolerated across all dose groups with no vaccine-related serious adverse events reported - - Conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today reported positive t
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced it will release topline data from the norovirus Phase I trial before the market open on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The Vaxart senior management team will host a live conference call on the same date beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to review the data and provide a trial update. The conference call can be accessed using the following information: Webcast: Click hereDate: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 8:30 a.m. ETDomestic: (877) 407-0832International:
Actively screening for the 10,000 participant portion of COVID-19 Phase 2b trial; Dosing expected to begin in second quarter of 2025 Completed enrollment of Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Company's second-generation oral norovirus vaccine constructs, with topline data expected in mid-2025 New avian influenza vaccine candidate was 100% protective in a ferret challenge model, compared with 0% survival in placebo-treated animals Jeroen Grasman appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective May 19, 2025 Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $41.9 million as of March 31, 2025; Current runway into 2026 Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2025 (
Conference call to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced it will provide a business update and report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the market close on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Vaxart senior management team will host a conference call on the same day, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed using the following information: Webcast: Click hereDate: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 4:30 p.m. ETDomestic: (877) 407-0832International: (201) 689-8433Conference ID: 13753354 Investors may submit written questions in advance of the confer
Initiated Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its second-generation oral norovirus vaccine constructs with topline data expected as early as mid-2025 Continues per protocol follow-up for the COVID-19 Phase 2b 400-person sentinel cohort Cash, cash equivalents and investments of $51.7 million as of December 31, 2024 provides runway through multiple development milestones and into the fourth quarter of 2025 Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced its business update and financial results for the full year 2024. "Since our founding, Vaxart has been on a mission to transform glo
Conference call to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced it will provide a business update and report financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024 after the market close on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Vaxart senior management team will host a conference call on the same day, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed using the following information: Webcast: Click hereDate: Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 4:30 p.m. ETDomestic: (877) 407-0832International: (201) 689-8433Conference ID: 13751819 Investors may submit written questions in advance of the conference call
Expects to complete enrollment of the 400-participant sentinel cohort for the COVID-19 Phase 2b study in November 2024 Solid financial position enables Vaxart to attain multiple regulatory and clinical milestones Conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced its business update and financial results for the third quarter of 2024. "Our successful initiation of sentinel cohort dosing is a testament to our rapid execution in helping to ensure that we remain on track to meet the milestones of our Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority (BARDA) contract," said Steven Lo, Vaxart's Chi
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (OTCQX:VXRT) ("Vaxart" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform, today announced that its Chairman, Michael J. Finney, Ph.D., has announced his retirement from the Company's Board of Directors and Science and Technology Committee after a distinguished tenure of service. His retirement will be effective September 30, 2025. "It has been a profound privilege to serve as Vaxart's Chairman and be a part of this incredible Company's journey for so many years," said Mr. Finney. "I am immensely proud of what w
- Mr. Grasman brings over two decades of biotech financial leadership experience - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced the appointment of Jeroen Grasman as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 19, 2025. Mr. Grasman succeeds Phillip Lee, who is resigning from his position as CFO for personal reasons. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Lee will remain with the Company as a non-executive employee through June 1, 2025. "We are delighted to welcome Jeroen to the Vaxart team," said Steven Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Vaxart. "His extensive financial expertise and proven track record in the biotech sector, includ
Mr. Finney brings 35 years of leadership, operations and corporate development experience SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) (the "Company" or "Vaxart") today announced the appointment of Kevin Finney to the Company's Board of Directors, effective today. Mr. Finney is a seasoned healthcare executive and experienced board member who brings decades of industry leadership experience and operational expertise. Mr. Finney will serve as a member of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees of the Board. "Kevin adds a wealth of healthcare industry experience spanning executive leadership, governance, operations, and corporate deve
Michael J. Finney, Ph.D. to Continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) (the "Company" or "Vaxart") today announced that it has appointed Steven Lo as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective as of March 18, 2024. Mr. Lo is a highly experienced biopharma executive with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries, including over 12 years of C-level experience in publicly traded biotech companies. Michael J. Finney, Ph.D. will step down as interim Chief Executive Officer and will continue to serve as Ch
Non-executive director to bring extensive life science industry and finance experience SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced that W. Mark Watson was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2022. Mr. Watson will become Chair of the Company's Audit Committee, effective October 1. Robert A. Yedid, a member of the Board and the Audit Committee, was appointed Interim Chairperson of the Audit Committee, to serve until Mr. Watson becomes Chair. "We are very excited to welcome Mark to the Board, whose skills and experience will help us advance our strategy to develop potentially transformative oral pi
Pharmaceutical Industry Veteran Brings Broad Legal Expertise to Vaxart Senior Management Team SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT) today announced the appointment of Edward B. Berg as the Company's first in-house General Counsel, effective today. Mr. Berg has practiced law for more than 30 years and has represented Fortune 500 and mid-cap companies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. He joins Vaxart from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., where he served as VP, Deputy General Counsel since 2018. "Ed has more than 25 years of experience advising biotech and pharma companies, and we are excited to benefit from his acumen as
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), today announced the appointment of James F. Cummings, M.D., as the Company's Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Cummings is a Board-Certified Infectious Diseases Physician with extensive experience in vaccine, drug and diagnostics development. He joins Vaxart as the Company prepares to begin its Phase II clinical trials for COVID-19 with an oral tablet formulation. "We are excited to have a professional of Dr. Cummings' caliber join Vaxart at this pivotal time to advance our COVID-19 and nor
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ:VXRT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oral recombinant vaccines that are administered by tablet rather than by injection, today announced the appointment of David Wheadon, M.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Wheadon is a health policy leader and physician with more than three decades of global experience in the pharmaceutical industry coordinating the interests of public companies, trade groups and regulators. "We welcome Dr. Wheadon to our Board of Directors," said Andrei Floroiu, chief executive officer of Vaxart. "His significant experience working in multi-national regulatory envir