Novavax Hits $125M Milestone in Sanofi Flu-COVID Combo Trial
Oct 29, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The $125M milestone is a realized cash event reinforcing the value of the Sanofi collaboration. Additional near-term catalysts include the mid-2027 $75M tech-transfer and the $225M US-launch milestone, plus ongoing royalties, which could support revenue visibility and valuation. However, regulatory and operational risks remain, including dependency on Sanofi's timelines and manufacturing partners.
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Novavax disclosed a $125 million milestone from Sanofi's Phase 3 influenza-COVID-19 combination trial using Nuvaxovid, conducted in Europe for adults 60+. The partnership has generated over $1 billion in revenue to date and contemplates a $75 million tech-transfer by mid-2027 and a $225 million US-launch milestone, plus ongoing royalties on Sanofi sales and related products.
Novavax earns a $125M milestone as Sanofi starts Phase 3 influenza-COVID-19 combo trial.
The trial tests Nuvaxovid with Sanofi's high-dose flu vaccine in Europe for adults 60+.
Sanofi partnership has delivered over $1B in Novavax revenue to date.
Milestones include a $75M mid-2027 tech-transfer and a $225M US-launch milestone.
Royalties apply to Sanofi sales and any combo products using Matrix-M adjuvant.
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