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J&J (JNJ, $164.62) vaccine supply halted, after mix-up at Emergent BioSolutions (EBS, $92.94) plant

J&J (JNJ, $164.62) vaccine supply halted, after mix-up at Emergent BioSolutions (EBS, $92.94) plant

A mix-up of ingredients of Johnson & Johnson’s  ( J&J ) COVID-19 vaccine and Astra Zeneca’s at an Emergent BioSolutions (EBS)  manufacturing plant in Maryland ruined 15 million doses of J&Js   vaccine, leading to deliveries getting halted.

The mix-up occurred about two weeks ago, and all shipments  from the plant have been halted by the Food and Drug Administration. The latter in probing into the matter.

Last July, Emergent BioSolutions signed a contract, for a deal worth $480 million over the first two years, to make vaccine components for J&J .

While currently distributed J&J vaccines are not affected, the plant is supposed to produce millions of the single-shot vaccines which are expected to help the U.S. scale up its COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks.

EBS has manufacturing deals with several other pharmaceutical companies for vaccines including Novavax ,  Vaxart Inc., and Humanigen.

Related Ticker: EBS

EBS in +4.27% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on November 09, 2026

Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where EBS advanced for three days, in 214 of 266 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 47 of 60 cases where EBS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on EBS as a result. In 81 of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for EBS turned negative on November 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 40 of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 83%.

EBS moved below its 50-day moving average on November 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for EBS crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 04, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 17 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 90%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where EBS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 86%.

The Aroon Indicator for EBS entered a downward trend on November 10, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 39 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.910) is normal, around the industry mean (6.379). P/E Ratio (-1.782) is within average values for comparable stocks, (0.548). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.160) is also within normal values, averaging (2.202). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.062) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.493) is also within normal values, averaging (183.387).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 60 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. EBS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 97 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 98 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. EBS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA), ZOETIS (NYSE:ZTS), Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN), Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC), BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BCRX), Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB), Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ:CGC), Journey Medical Corp (NASDAQ:DERM).

Industry description

A generic drug contains the same chemical substance as a drug that was originally protected by patents. Generic drugs are generally sold at cheaper price points, compared to name-brand pharmaceuticals, after patents for the more expensive drugs lapse. The generic drug industry has created a major market, thanks to the lower pricing. According to the Center for Justice and Democracy at New York Law School, 80 percent of all drugs prescribed are generic, and generic drugs are chosen 94 percent of the time when they are available. But their manufacturers must be able to prove to the FDA that they can be effective substitutes for the original drugs. Some of the major generic drug makers include Zoetis, Inc., Allergan plc and Mylan N.V.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry is 4.46B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2.12K to 68.49B. MKGAF holds the highest valuation in this group at 68.49B. The lowest valued company is CANQF at 2.12K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry was -0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -7%, and the average quarterly price growth was 10%. XERS experienced the highest price growth at 53%, while AKAN experienced the biggest fall at -32%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Generic Industry was 10%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 21% and the average quarterly volume growth was 16%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 43
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 61
SMR Rating: 87
Profit Risk Rating: 83
Seasonality Score: 3 (-100 ... +100)
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