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Featured Content from MarketBeat Moderna Pops 17%—Is There Life in MRNA, Down 90% from COVID High?By Leo Miller. Article Posted: 1/20/2026. 
At a Glance - Moderna was one of the top vaccine providers during the pandemic, generating +$7 billion in sales one quarter.
- Shares are now down more than 90% from their high, following the path of COVID-19 vaccine sales.
- However, Moderna just posted its biggest gain in over three years after updating its guidance. Does the stock have real rebound potential?
In a blast from the past, COVID-19 vaccine developer Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) made headlines in 2026. Shares jumped more than 17% on Jan. 13 — Moderna's largest single-day gain in over three years. Moderna shares have fallen sharply as COVID-19's relevance has waned. Trading near $42 per share as of Jan. 20, the stock remains more than 90% below its all-time high, even after the recent bounce. Gold to SOAR as early as January 28
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