Why is NVAX Up Today?

NVAX
$9.63
▲ +3.49% (+$0.34)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM ET

About Novavax Inc

Novavax Inc is a biotechnology company that develops vaccines. The company works in the clinical stage of development with a focus on delivering novel products that prevent a broad range of diseases. It works together with its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary to produce vaccine candidates to respond ...

Sector: BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)
Market Cap: $1.54B
Forward P/E: 46.8
52-Week Range: $6.20 - $11.97
Employees: 1,992

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on NVAX, with 95% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 4.4%
This stock is significantly outperforming its BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, (NO DISGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES) sector: -0.9%

NVAX is outperforming its sector by 4.4%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

NVAX is significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
NVAX
This Stock
+3.49%
vs S&P 500: +2.64%
vs Nasdaq: +2.62%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, NVAX is expected to trade between:
$9.43 - $9.91

Key Level to Watch

$10.11 resistance
Watch for continuation above $9.62

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM (-1 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.11
Put/Call Ratio
128.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 38,189
Put Volume: 4,277
Total: 42,466

Historical Context

NVAX has moved more than 3.0% up on 42 occasions in the past year.

47.6%
Continuation Rate
20/42 times continued up
-0.39%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 01, 2026 (8.0%) → Next day: +2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NVAX stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on NVAX, with 95% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is NVAX stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, NVAX shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the NVAX stock price target?

NVAX is currently trading at $9.63. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $9.43 - $9.91. See long-term price prediction →

Will NVAX stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that NVAX's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $10.11 (resistance).

Is NVAX stock oversold or overbought?

NVAX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 53.9. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for NVAX stock?

NVAX's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.37. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is NVAX outperforming or underperforming the market?

NVAX (+3.49%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for NVAX?

NVAX's MACD (0.41) is currently below the signal line (0.42), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 35.4) is strong.

Is NVAX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, NVAX is in a bullish trend. The price ($9.63) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($9.26) and 50-day SMA ($8.61). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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