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Why Is MODERNA INC (MRNA) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM ET · reviewed against 11 wire stories

MODERNA INC (MRNA) is down -4.15% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 11 stories on MRNA across 9 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 55/100).

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Why MRNA stock is down today

Moderna Inc (MRNA) shares fell 4.15% to $147.87 in early trading on September 2, 2026. The decline followed a -2.4% opening gap and a volatile session that saw the stock swing between a high of $156.42 and a low of $147.21. The move appears to reflect broader market uncertainty and a lack of momentum in the biotech sector, despite recent developments such as Moderna’s $3 billion convertible notes offering.

What Happened

Moderna’s stock opened at $150.64, down from the previous close of $154.27, and has traded in a wide range since. The stock’s decline followed a recent stretch of strong performance, including a 143% gain in one month, but has now fallen -5.5% over the last eight sessions. The company announced the completion of a $3 billion private offering of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 on September 1, 2026, according to a SEC 8-K filing. This financing move may have been intended to bolster its balance sheet amid ongoing losses, with the company reporting a net loss of $8.01 per share in the trailing twelve months and a revenue decline of 27.6%.

What The Data Shows

Intraday volume of 4.2 million shares is 0.3 times the 3-month average, suggesting limited immediate follow-through from the financing announcement. The stock has printed six fresh 52-week lows and two 52-week highs on September 2, indicating a volatile price environment. Options activity has skewed heavily to calls, with $38.7 million in call premium versus $1.8 million in puts. Insiders have sold $35.2 million in shares over the last 90 days, with the CEO, Stephane Bancel, selling on August 5. Meanwhile, retail traders have noted Moderna’s recent rally and speculated on its potential at forums like r/wallstreetbets, though such commentary does not reflect company actions.

What To Watch

The stock is currently unprofitable with a net margin of -141.4% and a beta of 0.90. Investors should monitor the company’s upcoming conference presentations in September 2026 and any further developments from the biotech sector.

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MRNA by the numbers

Last: $147.87Session: -4.15%7 sessions: +6.50%Coverage: 11 stories / 9 sourcesAI sentiment: 55/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $56.0B52w: $22.28 to $176.66
MRNA · Sep 2 session (5-min) · -2.16% vs prior close · updated 8:45 PM ET
$146$150$155prev close $154.27$150.947:00 AM10:13 AM1:27 PM4:41 PM7:55 PM7:00 AM · $150.677:05 AM · $151.007:10 AM · $151.407:15 AM · $151.407:20 AM · $150.907:25 AM · $151.007:30 AM · $150.367:35 AM · $150.367:40 AM · $150.497:45 AM · $150.207:50 AM · $150.347:55 AM · $150.118:00 AM · $150.788:05 AM · $150.208:10 AM · $150.008:15 AM · $150.008:20 AM · $149.318:25 AM · $149.908:30 AM · $149.788:35 AM · $150.208:40 AM · $149.908:45 AM · $150.268:50 AM · $150.658:55 AM · $150.729:00 AM · $151.009:05 AM · $150.849:10 AM · $150.559:15 AM · $150.349:20 AM · $150.259:25 AM · $151.409:30 AM · $154.419:35 AM · $154.329:40 AM · $150.689:45 AM · $151.009:50 AM · $151.969:55 AM · $151.1010:00 AM · $151.4010:05 AM · $150.0910:10 AM · $147.7810:15 AM · $148.1010:20 AM · $148.4710:25 AM · $149.7210:30 AM · $149.6510:35 AM · $149.5410:40 AM · $149.6310:45 AM · $149.5710:50 AM · $148.6910:55 AM · $149.2311:00 AM · $148.8811:05 AM · $148.4311:10 AM · $148.4711:15 AM · $149.0011:20 AM · $148.3711:25 AM · $148.4211:30 AM · $147.5911:35 AM · $148.2111:40 AM · $148.4311:45 AM · $148.0011:50 AM · $147.2411:55 AM · $147.2012:00 PM · $146.5412:05 PM · $147.4312:10 PM · $147.1012:15 PM · $147.8712:20 PM · $147.7612:25 PM · $147.8112:30 PM · $147.3912:35 PM · $147.6412:40 PM · $148.1312:45 PM · $148.0612:50 PM · $148.3212:55 PM · $148.411:00 PM · $148.791:05 PM · $148.761:10 PM · $149.231:15 PM · $148.411:20 PM · $148.371:25 PM · $148.741:30 PM · $148.791:35 PM · $148.541:40 PM · $148.541:45 PM · $149.161:50 PM · $149.401:55 PM · $149.562:00 PM · $149.522:05 PM · $149.782:10 PM · $150.292:15 PM · $149.812:20 PM · $150.202:25 PM · $150.322:30 PM · $150.382:35 PM · $150.752:40 PM · $150.272:45 PM · $150.342:50 PM · $150.212:55 PM · $149.163:00 PM · $148.983:05 PM · $148.603:10 PM · $148.543:15 PM · $149.273:20 PM · $149.713:25 PM · $149.883:30 PM · $151.443:35 PM · $152.243:40 PM · $153.473:45 PM · $153.263:50 PM · $151.853:55 PM · $150.814:00 PM · $150.054:05 PM · $150.104:10 PM · $150.024:15 PM · $150.364:20 PM · $150.224:25 PM · $150.474:30 PM · $150.314:35 PM · $150.304:40 PM · $150.354:45 PM · $150.604:50 PM · $150.515:00 PM · $150.345:05 PM · $150.405:10 PM · $150.455:15 PM · $150.545:20 PM · $150.435:25 PM · $150.435:30 PM · $150.305:35 PM · $150.345:40 PM · $150.505:50 PM · $150.615:55 PM · $150.576:00 PM · $150.746:15 PM · $150.576:20 PM · $150.846:25 PM · $150.856:30 PM · $150.806:35 PM · $150.816:40 PM · $150.706:50 PM · $150.806:55 PM · $150.707:10 PM · $150.757:15 PM · $150.737:20 PM · $150.707:30 PM · $150.697:40 PM · $150.727:45 PM · $150.627:50 PM · $150.837:55 PM · $150.94
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 11 stories · 55/100 bullish
AI sentiment 55/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishStockTitan · sentiment 56 · Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in September 2026StockTitan · 56Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in September 2026Yahoo Top · sentiment 63 · S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocksYahoo Top · 63S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocksQuartz · sentiment 67 · S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocks - qz.comQuartz · 67S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocks - qz.comInvesting.com Markets · sentiment 50 · Why is Moderna stock rallying today?Investing.com Markets · 50Why is Moderna stock rallying today?MarketChameleon · sentiment 56 · Why Selling This Iron Condor in MRNA Makes Sense for a $6.37 CreditMarketChameleon · 56Why Selling This Iron Condor in MRNA Makes Sense for a $6.37 CreditSEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) files 8-KTipRanks · sentiment 24 · Moderna Raises $3 Billion via Convertible Notes OfferingTipRanks · 24Moderna Raises $3 Billion via Convertible Notes OfferingYahoo Top · sentiment 63 · Billionaire Portfolios: 2 Under-$20 Healthcare Stock PicksYahoo Top · 63Billionaire Portfolios: 2 Under-$20 Healthcare Stock Picks
10d agoYahoo TopBULLISH 63General

Billionaire Portfolios: 2 Under-$20 Healthcare Stock Picks

The recent breakout of Moderna reminded investors that AI stocks aren’t the only destination to make money. Healthcare and biotech stocks offer promising long-term opportunities if chosen wisely. We ran an analysis based on Insider Monkey’s proprietary database of over 900 hedge funds to see which healthcare stocks trading under $20 billionaire-led funds were holding […]

11d agoTipRanksBEARISH 24General

Moderna Raises $3 Billion via Convertible Notes Offering

Moderna ( ($MRNA) ) just unveiled an update. On September 1, 2026, Moderna completed a $3.0 billion private offering of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032, iss...

11d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-09-01 AccNo: 0001193125-26-378505 Size: 1 MB Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Item 2.03: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant Item 3.02: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

11d agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 56Analyst

Why Selling This Iron Condor in MRNA Makes Sense for a $6.37 Credit

Take a deep dive into some of Market Chameleon's most relevant trade ideas. This article includes detailed breakdowns of strategies and payout diagrams for MRNA from September 01, 2026.

11d agoInvesting.com MarketsNEUTRAL 50General

Why is Moderna stock rallying today?

Why is Moderna stock rallying today?

11d agoQuartzBULLISH 67General

S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocks - qz.com

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11d agoYahoo TopBULLISH 63General

S&P 500 biggest August 2026 winners: Moderna, software stocks

12d agoStockTitanBULLISH 56Product/PR

Moderna to Present at Upcoming Conferences in September 2026

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