Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT)

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Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT) is up 54.5% since the beginning of the year. At $1 per share, VXRT is trading 36.7% below its 52-week high of $1. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VXRT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $68.

Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT) has returned 54.45% so far this year and -7.76% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2018, VXRT's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.5 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Jan 2020 with a return of +256.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2019 at -61.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VXRT closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 25, 2020 with a return of +96.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2021 at -57.8%.

Vaxart, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 38.74%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2018.

• This stock participated in 103.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -35.15% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.66 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VXRT ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vaxart, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vaxart, Inc. was 98.71%, occurring on Jul 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vaxart, Inc. drawdown is 97.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vaxart, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vaxart, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.