Vaxcyte, Inc.

NasdaqGS:PCVX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.7b

Vaxcyte Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Vaxcyte's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -41.9%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 30.5% annually.

Key information

-41.87%

Earnings growth rate

-22.17%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs Industry Growth17.04%
Revenue growth raten/a
Return on equity-31.59%
Net Marginn/a
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 02

Vaxcyte's Manufacturing-Backed Vaccine Platform Is Redefining The PCV Market

Summary Vaxcyte is evolving from a single-product biotech into a commercial vaccine platform with advanced manufacturing and regulatory alignment. VAX-31, a 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, targets broader serotype coverage than competitors and is in pivotal Phase 3 adult and Phase 2 infant trials. PCVX boasts strong financials, with over $2.4B in cash and a completed manufacturing facility, enabling concurrent late-stage development and commercial preparation. Key catalysts include the OPUS-1 Phase 3 readout in Q4 2026, with further adult and infant data in 2027, positioning PCVX as a next-generation vaccine leader. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative Mar 19

Future Late Stage Vaccine Programs And Manufacturing Capacity Will Drive Long Term Opportunity

Catalysts About Vaxcyte Vaxcyte is a vaccine company focused on developing broader-coverage pneumococcal and Group A Strep vaccines for adult and pediatric use. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Mar 05

Late Stage Vaccine Programs And New Manufacturing Capacity Will Underpin Long Term Upside

Catalysts About Vaxcyte Vaxcyte is a vaccine company focused on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and a Group A Strep program, using a carrier sparing platform to target broad disease coverage. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Mar 03

Late Stage Vaccine Trials And Manufacturing Buildout Will Shape Balanced Long Term Outlook

Catalysts About Vaxcyte Vaxcyte is a vaccine company developing pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and a Group A Strep candidate using a carrier sparing platform and large scale manufacturing infrastructure. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Jul 07

We're Not Very Worried About Vaxcyte's (NASDAQ:PCVX) Cash Burn Rate

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Seeking Alpha Mar 31

Vaxcyte: Plunge On FDA Top Regulator Resigning Generates Buying Opportunity

Summary Vaxcyte, Inc.'s positive results achieved from phase 2 dose-finding study using VAX-24 for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease in infants; Further post 4 dose data expected 2nd of 2025. It is expected that the 7 major pneumococcal disease markets are to reach a value of $11.6 billion by 2035. VAX-24 goes beyond that of Prevnar 20 in terms of targeting 4 more serotypes than it. PCVX is attempting to expand its program in the prevention of IPD with candidates VAX-31 and VAX-XL; The goal is broaden the disease that can be targeted. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 15

Vaxcyte Aims To Outshine Pfizer With Bold VAX-31 Strategy

Summary Vaxcyte's stock surged 68% since August 2023, driven by progress with its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidates, VAX-24 and VAX-31. VAX-31, covering 95.6% of serotypes, has been selected over VAX-24 for Phase 3 trials, with topline data expected in 2026. Vaxcyte's robust financial position, with over $3 billion in cash and investments, supports its strategic flexibility and extended timelines. The expanded market guidelines and projected PCV market growth to $12 billion bolster Vaxcyte's potential, with VAX-31's NPV estimated at $13.5 billion upon approval. Despite recent weakness, maintaining a buy rating based on upcoming Phase 3 catalyst and strong cash position, though high valuation presents risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 06

Vaxcyte: Stunning PCV Data Readout Suggests Vaccine Maker Is A Strong Buy

Summary Vaxcyte's stock surged this week due to promising Phase 1/2 data for its VAX-31 vaccine, showing superior immune responses compared to Pfizer's Prevnar 20. VAX-31 targets 31 strains, covering over 95% of IPD in U.S. adults, with Phase 3 trials expected to deliver top line data by mid-2026. Despite competition from Merck and GSK, Vaxcyte's innovative XpressCF platform offers a significant competitive edge in the growing PCV market. Investors should consider potential risks and wait for market stabilization post-fundraising, but the long-term upside remains compelling with possible +75% upside in play, in my view. There are some risks to consider - length of time to potential approval the most prominent - but it's rare to see such a compelling data set when market incumbents are so established. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Vaxcyte makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:PCVX Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 260-947130959
31 Dec 250-767129794
30 Sep 250-657126686
30 Jun 250-547116593
31 Mar 250-510106530
31 Dec 240-46493477
30 Sep 240-50882447
30 Jun 240-49774428
31 Mar 240-43767369
31 Dec 230-40261332
30 Sep 230-30055280
30 Jun 230-26550230
31 Mar 230-24545196
31 Dec 220-22340169
30 Sep 220-17435141
30 Jun 220-14330114
31 Mar 220-1182793
31 Dec 210-1002578
30 Sep 210-922370
30 Jun 210-872266
31 Mar 210-831967
31 Dec 200-891674
30 Sep 200-831472
30 Jun 200-731166
31 Mar 200-641157
31 Dec 190-50946
31 Dec 180-29530

Quality Earnings: PCVX is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: PCVX is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PCVX is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 41.9% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare PCVX's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: PCVX is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Biotechs industry (43%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: PCVX has a negative Return on Equity (-31.59%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 18:26
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Vaxcyte, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jason Matthew GerberryBofA Global Research
Thomas ShraderBTIG
Carter GouldCantor Fitzgerald & Co.