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Valneva (VALN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$7.13 +1.48 (+26.19%)
Closing price 08/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$6.88 -0.26 (-3.58%)
As of 08/14/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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About Valneva Stock (NASDAQ:VALN)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$6.83
$7.31
50-Day Range
$4.78
$7.13
52-Week Range
$4.75
$12.25
Volume
2.87 million shs
Average Volume
27,253 shs
Market Capitalization
$676.57 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$11.98
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Valneva SE is a specialty vaccine company focused on the development and commercialization of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases. Headquartered in Saint-Herblain, France, the company applies inactivated whole-cell and recombinant technology platforms to address public health needs. Valneva’s research and development efforts span a range of viral and bacterial pathogens, with an emphasis on travel-related and emerging infectious diseases.

Among its marketed products, Valneva offers IXIARO®/JESPECT® for the prevention of Japanese encephalitis and DUKORAL® for the prevention of cholera and diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. These vaccines are distributed across Europe, North America, Canada and select emerging markets through a network of subsidiaries and distribution partners. Valneva’s product portfolio also includes earlier-stage candidates targeting Lyme disease, chikungunya and other vector-borne diseases, as well as a vaccine program against COVID-19.

The company was formed in 2013 through the merger of Austrian-based Intercell AG and French biotech Vivalis SA, combining expertise in vaccine research and manufacturing. Valneva is dual-listed on Euronext Paris and the Nasdaq Stock Market, reflecting its ambition to serve both European and U.S. public health markets. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Scotland, Sweden, Austria and the United States, supporting both clinical and commercial vaccine supply.

Valneva is led by Chief Executive Officer Thomas Lingelbach, whose background in biopharmaceutical development guides the company’s strategic priorities. Under his leadership, Valneva continues to expand its pipeline, strengthen global partnerships and invest in capacity to respond to future infectious disease challenges.

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Valneva Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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48th Percentile Overall Score

VALN MarketRank™: 

Valneva scored higher than 48% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 557th out of 912 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Valneva has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Valneva has a consensus price target of $11.98, representing about 68.0% upside from its current price of $7.13.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Valneva has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Valneva's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Valneva are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.81) to $0.77 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Valneva is -3.38, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Valneva is -3.38, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Valneva has a P/B Ratio of 5.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.20% of the float of Valneva has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Valneva has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.8.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Valneva has recently decreased by 4.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    Valneva does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Valneva does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    Valneva has a news sentiment score of 0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Healthcare companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Valneva this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Valneva insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    14.91% of the stock of Valneva is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    11.39% of the stock of Valneva is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Valneva's insider trading history.
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VALN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Valneva's stock was trading at $8.82 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, VALN stock has decreased by 19.2% and is now trading at $7.13.

Valneva SE Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:VALN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.19) by $0.21. The company earned $39.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $48.21 million. Valneva had a negative net margin of 110.33% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 142.99%.
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Valneva (VALN) raised $93 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, May 6th 2021. The company issued 3,500,000 shares at a price of $24.04-$28.85 per share. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, Guggenheim Securities and Bryan, Garnier & Co. acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

Shares of VALN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Valneva investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AUO (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/13/2026
Today
8/16/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Biotechnology
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VALN
CIK
1836564
Fax
N/A
Employees
700
Year Founded
2013

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$18.00
Low Price Target
$4.90
Potential Upside/Downside
+68.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($2.11)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$130.33 million
Net Margins
-110.33%
Pretax Margin
-65.34%
Return on Equity
-142.99%
Return on Assets
-39.11%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
2.14
Current Ratio
2.14
Quick Ratio
1.60

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$197.56 million
Price / Sales
3.42
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$1.39 per share
Price / Book
5.13

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
94,890,000
Free Float
80,738,000
Market Cap
$676.57 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.77

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This page (NASDAQ:VALN) was last updated on 8/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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