Speculation that Moderna, Inc.’s Spikevax windfall could lead to an interest in mergers and acquisitions has gained added substance as the company indicated during its first quarter sales and earnings call that it is looking at potential deals around the world. At the same time, while Q1 revenues beat consensus expectations, analysts are bracing for the possibility of lower revenue as the COVID-19 pandemic becomes endemic.
Moderna Teases M&A Interest As Pandemic Expected To Wind Down
Biotech Anticipates Four Phase III Programs In Clinic in Q2
Spikevax revenues beat expectations but analysts are bracing for the eventuality of lower vaccine revenues as COVID-19 becomes endemic. Moderna will have four new vaccines in Phase III this quarter.
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