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Celldex Therapeutics Inc(CLDX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$28.97
10/22/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLDX

10/22/2026: CLDX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Celldex Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing monoclonal and bispecific antibody therapeutics for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Its primary value driver is Barzolvolimab, a lead antibody candidate showing promise in chronic urticaria trials. The company's main strength lies in its specialized technology platform and a focused, well-managed pipeline. However, it faces significant risks including high cash burn, a lack of commercialized products, and intense competition from large pharmaceutical incumbents. The company is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high clinical trial-related volatility and are monitoring for positive Phase 3 data and regulatory milestones as key indicators of long-term success.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential high growth tied to clinical trial success but lacks current revenue-generating commercial products.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts sharply to clinical data releases, providing opportunities for short-term price appreciation.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is difficult to ascertain given the lack of earnings and reliance on speculative clinical outcomes.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is in a capital-intensive growth phase.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical risk profile make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to binary clinical events and biotechnology market sentiment.
Valuation riskHighDetermining fair value is complex without commercial revenue or positive cash flow.
Competition risk (Immunology)Medium / highLarge pharmaceutical competitors have greater resources to develop and market alternative treatments.
Business qualityMediumThe company demonstrates strong technical expertise in antibodies, though lacks a track record of commercialized products.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment.
Execution riskHighSuccessful clinical trial execution and FDA approval are critical to the company's survival.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -49.22%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CLDX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CLDX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-63.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -14243.9%), negative revenue growth (-78.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CLDX's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 19260.0% of revenue). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CLDX's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -33.8% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-78.6%, negative) and earnings growth (-63.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 109.9% and approximately 93.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.27%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Wellington Management Company LLP 12.16%
BlackRock Inc 8.92%
Kynam Capital Management, LP 6.78%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 5.97%
State Street Corp 4.97%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CLDX generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-191,600 of operating income, and $-142,439 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CLDX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.31B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 63.07
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 63.07
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 0.9
52 Weeks Range 22.10 - 45.14
Updated Date 10/21/2026
52 Weeks Range 22.10 - 45.14
Updated Date 10/21/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -4.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Drug DevelopmentClinical-stage R&D for antibody therapeutics like Barzolvolimab.The company is betting on the clinical success of its lead drug to eventually generate revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 14597.55
Enterprise Value 1.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 14597.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12149.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -17.34
Shares Outstanding 78.53M
Shares Floating 73.02M
Shares Outstanding 78.53M
Shares Floating 73.02M
Percent Insiders 0.27
Percent Institutions 109.93

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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