Vaxxinity, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vaxxinity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VAXX) reported its financial results for Q4 and the full year ending December 31, 2022, showing significant progress since becoming a public company. The company expects to achieve potential marketing authorization for its COVID-19 booster vaccine, UB-612, in 2023, alongside advancing clinical trials for migraine and hypercholesterolemia medications.

Financially, Vaxxinity ended 2022 with $87.9 million in liquid assets, down from $145.1 million the previous year. R&D expenses decreased to $47.6 million for 2022, primarily attributed to reduced costs in its COVID-19 programs. The net loss narrowed to $75.2 million, or $0.60 per share, compared to a net loss of $137.2 million, or $1.79 per share, in 2021.

Vaxxinity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VAXX) announced its membership in the TransCelerate BioPharma consortium, a move aimed at accelerating drug development through collaboration. Ulo Palm, Vaxxinity's CMO, emphasized the alignment of both organizations in enhancing global healthcare delivery. TransCelerate focuses on improving efficiencies in the biopharma sector, with Vaxxinity bringing its expertise in developing synthetic peptide-based immunotherapeutic vaccines targeted at chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s and migraine. This partnership is expected to bolster Vaxxinity's development pipeline and contribute to innovative therapeutic solutions.

Vaxxinity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VAXX) has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial for VXX-401, an investigational vaccine aimed at reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol to combat heart disease. The trial, involving 48 participants aged 18 to 75, focuses on safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity. VXX-401 targets PCSK9, a key enzyme in cholesterol regulation, and has shown promise in pre-clinical studies, demonstrating significant LDL reduction without affecting HDL levels. The CEO emphasized the vaccine's potential to provide an accessible, cost-effective solution to a widespread health issue.

Vaxxinity to Present Preclinical Data on Alzheimer’s Vaccine VXX-301

On March 2, 2023, Vaxxinity announced its participation in three prominent medical conferences. Highlighting their pipeline, the company will present preclinical data for the anti-tau Alzheimer’s vaccine candidate VXX-301 at the AD/PD International Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, from March 28 to April 1, 2023. The presentation will occur on March 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Vaxxinity aims to disrupt chronic disease treatment through innovative peptide-based vaccines, addressing significant health challenges, including Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular diseases.

Vaxxinity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VAXX), a pioneer in immunotherapeutic vaccines, was featured in Episode 64 of ICR’s podcast, "Welcome to the Arena." CEO Mei Mei Hu discussed the company's origins and its commitment to developing vaccines for chronic diseases, emphasizing the goal of increased accessibility. ICR, established in 1998, specializes in strategic communications and advisory services, partnering with around 1,000 clients. The podcast has been ongoing since August 2021, airing bi-weekly, and covers a range of topics relevant to public and private equity sectors.

Vaxxinity (Nasdaq: VAXX) announced the appointment of four new directors to enhance its Board and the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Cape Canaveral, Florida. The new directors bring extensive experience in life sciences, finance, and governance, contributing to better decision-making. The company's new headquarters, named Frontier Exploration Laboratories (VaxxLabs), aims to foster innovation and access top talent. Vaxxinity focuses on developing immunotherapeutic vaccines for chronic diseases, utilizing a proprietary technology platform to potentially disrupt existing treatment paradigms.

Vaxxinity, a pioneering biotechnology company, announced that CEO Mei Mei Hu will present an update at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET. The presentation will include insights into the company's innovative pipeline of synthetic, peptide-based immunotherapeutic vaccines targeting chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A live webcast will be accessible on Vaxxinity’s website, with a 30-day replay option. This event highlights Vaxxinity's commitment to transforming healthcare by providing cost-effective vaccine solutions.

Vaxxinity (Nasdaq: VAXX) announced its COVID-19 booster candidate UB-612 has met key immunogenicity endpoints in a pivotal trial against leading vaccines. In a head-to-head comparison, UB-612 demonstrated superior neutralizing antibody titers against the Wuhan and Omicron BA.5 variants, significantly outpacing both adenovirus and inactivated virus vaccines. Safety data indicates UB-612 is generally well tolerated. Vaxxinity aims for conditional marketing approval in the UK and Australia in 2023, which could enhance global access to this promising vaccine, especially in developing regions.

Vaxxinity (Nasdaq: VAXX) reported third-quarter results, highlighting significant advances across multiple programs. Key updates include positive end-of-treatment data for UB-312 in Parkinson's patients, showing it is well tolerated and immunogenic. The VXX-401 candidate for lowering LDL cholesterol demonstrated durable effects in non-human primates. Additionally, the UB-612 COVID-19 vaccine trial completed enrollment, with topline results expected soon. Financially, the company ended Q3 with $102.2 million in cash, with a net loss of $19.3 million, improving from $30.4 million a year earlier.