Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR)

Nektar Therapeutics is a NASDAQ-listed common stock of a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing therapies that selectively modulate the immune system. Its research efforts target autoimmune disorders and other inflammatory conditions, with programs that include NKTR-358, a Treg cell stimulator; PEG-CSF1, a PEG-modified protein designed to influence inflammation-resolution pathways; a TNFR2 agonist asset; and NKTR-255, an IL-15 receptor agonist being developed to support the immune system’s response to cancer. The company also maintains collaboration agreements with Takeda Pharmaceutical, AstraZeneca, UCB Pharma, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Bausch Health, Pfizer, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck KGaA, and SFJ Pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1990, Nektar Therapeutics is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in the United States and internationally.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-NKTR
$61.15
-8.9% Downside
Fair
$144.40
115.2% Upside
Bargain
Fair
0.0%
November 5, 2026
2.6x
42.7x
2.291 B
1.446 B
5.5%
83.6%
2.8
149.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR), including DCF Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$61.15

Estimated downside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$129.24

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$49.80

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$144.40

Analysts imply upside of 115.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 5 available valuation references for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

54.589 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

41.402 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-129.9 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

-240.4 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR)

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Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Altman Z-Score

2.8

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

149.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

November 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

48

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 9 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 9
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$61.15
Estimated downside 8.9%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 8.9%
Analyst Target
$144.40
Implied upside 115.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is $61.15. This implies an estimated downside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 8.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is $144.40. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 115.2%.

The current financial health read for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is November 5, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR).

The current market capitalization listed for Nektar Therapeutics is 2.291 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Nektar Therapeutics is 1.446 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Nektar Therapeutics is NASDAQ-NKTR, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ-NKTR) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Nektar Therapeutics is 5.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Nektar Therapeutics is 83.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.