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Moderna, Inc. to Join the Nasdaq-100 Index® Beginning October 9, 2026

Moderna to join the Nasdaq-100 Index starting October 9, 2026.

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Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA) will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, replacing Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., effective prior to market open on October 9, 2026. This inclusion reflects Moderna’s growth as one of the largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies and positions it among a prestigious group of companies tracked by numerous investment products.

Moderna, Inc. to Join the Nasdaq-100 Index® Beginning October 9, 2026
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Key Points

  • Moderna, Inc. will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index on October 9, 2026.
  • The Nasdaq-100 Index includes 100 of the largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies and is tracked by over 200 investment products with $800 billion+ in assets under management.
  • Moderna replaces Warner Bros. Discovery, indicating a shift in index composition reflecting market capitalization and sector dynamics.

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA) will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX®) replacing Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBD) prior to market open on Friday, October 9, 2026.

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Risks

  • Inclusion in a major index can increase stock volatility due to index fund trading and rebalancing activities.
  • Future performance of Moderna may still be affected by factors such as competitive pressures in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, regulatory approvals, and market conditions.
  • Macroeconomic or sector-specific risks impacting the healthcare and biotechnology industries could influence Moderna's stock despite index inclusion.

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