Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR)

Currency in USD
83.2200
+1.9600(+2.41%)
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83.0399-0.1801(-0.22%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
81.395083.7600
52 wk Range
7.990083.7600
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
81.26
Open
81.76
Day's Range
81.395-83.76
52 wk Range
7.99-83.76
Volume
532.56K
Average Vol. (3m)
1.1M
1-Year Change
814.3045%
Book Value / Share
4.42
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Price Target
128.1250
Upside
+53.96%
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Analysts anticipate sales decline in the current year

Nektar Therapeutics News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Nektar Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy in the United States and internationally. It develops rezpegaldesleukin, which is in Phase 2b to treat underlying immune system imbalance in people with autoimmune disorders and inflammatory diseases; NKTR-0165 to treat ulcerative colitis, vitiligo, and multiple sclerosis; NKTR-0166 to treat autoimmune disease; NKTR-422 to treat fibrotic diseases; and NKTR-255 to treat solid tumors and large b-cell lymphoma. It has collaboration agreements with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.; AstraZeneca AB; UCB Pharma; F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd; Bausch Health Companies Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; UCB Pharma (Biogen); Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; and Merck KGaA. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Nektar Therapeutics Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Nektar ended Q4 2025 with $245.8M cash, raising $476M through capital activities to reach ~$720M total liquidity; stock fell 1.15% to $72.49.
  • Full-year 2025 revenue totaled $55.2M with net loss of $164.1M ($9.73/share); Q4 revenue reached $21.8M with $36.1M loss ($1.78/share).
  • R&D expenses projected to surge to $200-250M in 2026 from $117.3M in 2025, driven by REZPEG phase 3 program starting patient randomization June 2026.
  • Company forecasts 2026 non-cash royalty revenue of $40-45M with declining G&A expenses, maintaining substantial cash position through year-end.
Last Updated: 03/12/2026, 06:36 PM
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P/E Ratio
−14.6x−4.3x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
1.18−0.050.00
Price / Book
26.6x1.9x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
43.2x5.3x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
58.0%27.7%45.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 128.1250
(+53.96% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy123.00+47.80%-MaintainApr 07, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy140.00+68.23%-MaintainApr 01, 2026
Wedbush
Hold70.00-15.89%-New CoverageMar 24, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy---New CoverageMar 17, 2026
Citi
Buy123.00+47.80%102.00MaintainMar 16, 2026

Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-1.78 / -0.19
Revenue / Forecast
21.81M / 9.71M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

NKTR Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Nektar (NKTR) Stock Price Today?

The Nektar stock price today is 83.2200 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Nektar Trade On?

Nektar is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Nektar?

The stock symbol for Nektar is "NKTR."

What Is the Nektar Market Cap?

As of today, Nektar market cap is 2.3900B USD.

What Is Nektar's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Nektar EPS (TTM) is -9.7254.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NKTR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Nektar Stock Split?

Nektar has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Nektar Have?

Nektar has 63 employees.

What is the current trading status of Nektar (NKTR)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Nektar (NKTR) is trading at a price of 83.2200 USD, with a previous close of 81.2600 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 81.3950 USD to 83.7600 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.9900 USD to 83.7600 USD.

What Is Nektar (NKTR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Nektar is 128.1250 USD, with a high estimate of 165 USD and a low estimate of 70 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +53.96% Upside potential.

What Is the NKTR Premarket Price?

NKTR's last pre-market stock price is 81.7600 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,250.0000, and the stock has decreased by 0.5000, or 0.6200%.

What Is the NKTR After Hours Price?

NKTR's last after hours stock price is 83.0399 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.1801, or -0.2200%.
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