Vaxcyte
Developer of high-valency bacterial vaccine candidates using cell-free protein synthesis.
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Profile
Develops high-valency bacterial vaccines using cell-free protein synthesis and site-specific conjugation, with pneumococcal candidates VAX-31, VAX-24, and VAX-XL at the center and earlier programs for Group A Strep and Shigella. With no approved products, funding supports trials and manufacturing scale-up rather than commercial sales.
Develops bacterial vaccines around a pneumococcal conjugate franchise led by VAX-31, now in late-stage adult trials and an infant study. VAX-24 has completed adult and infant mid-stage studies, while VAX-XL is a preclinical candidate for broader serotype coverage.
Pairs a licensed cell-free protein-synthesis system with carrier-sparing, site-specific conjugation to build high-valency vaccines. Beyond pneumococcus, VAX-A1 is in an early-stage adult study for Group A Strep, while VAX-GI for Shigella remains paused before further development.
Operates as a clinical-stage biotech with no approved products or product-sales revenue. Progress depends on clinical and regulatory outcomes, scaling a complex manufacturing process, continued financing, and contract partners for production and fill-finish.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +28.7% · Average volume (30d) 935.0K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | BTIG | Target | $160 | $89 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Leerink Partners | Target | $135 | $77 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$2.06 | −$1.97 | +4.4% | $12.5M | — | — | +5.31% |
| May 6, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$1.77 | −$2.30 | −29.7% | $12.5M | — | — | −9.84% |
| Feb 24, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$1.53 | −$1.80 | −17.7% | $18.8M | — | — | +2.75% |
| Nov 4, 2025Q3 FY25 | −$1.27 | −$1.56 | −22.8% | — | — | — | −2.49% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gross profit | $0 | −$5.0M | $0 | $5.0M | −$5.9M | $0 | |
| Operating income | −$180.8M | −$226.2M | −$242.4M | −$274.3M | −$345.9M | −$302.8M | |
| Net income | −$140.7M | −$166.6M | −$212.8M | −$246.5M | −$320.6M | −$284.3M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$1.04 | −$1.22 | −$1.56 | −$1.81 | −$2.30 | −$1.97 | |
| Gross margin | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Operating margin | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $0 · FY22 $0 · FY23 $0 · FY24 $0 · FY25 $0
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $1.49B · Total debt $115.4M · Total assets $3.14B · Shareholders' equity $2.76B
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 144.40M · Float 132.08M · 91.5% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | 20.85M | 14.44% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 17.97M | 12.44% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Janus Henderson Group PLC | 16.58M | 11.50% | 13G | May 15, 2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 12.21M | 8.45% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 12.07M | 8.36% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Andrew Guggenhime | officer: PRESIDENT AND CFO | −10,000 | $53.89 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Jim Wassil | officer: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | −2,250 | $53.86 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Harpreet S. Dhaliwal | officer: Chief Technical Ops Officer | −17,000 | $55.00 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Grant Pickering | director, officer: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | −18,198 | $55.63 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jim Wassil | officer: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | −2,250 | $56.33 |
Peers
- Pfizer
Dominant PCV incumbent with Prevnar and next-generation candidates
- Merck
Adult-focused PCV rival with Capvaxive and legacy pneumococcal products
- GSK (ADR)
Global vaccines peer with Synflorix in pediatric pneumococcal markets





