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Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NKTR Stock Forecast

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) stock forecast, based on 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $132.83, with a high of $185.00 and a low of $95.00. This represents a 53.14% increase from the last price of $86.74.

- $40 $80 $120 $160 $200 High: $185 Avg: $132.83 Low: $95 Last Closed Price: $86.74

NKTR Stock Rating

Nektar Therapeutics stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 22 Buy (66.67%), 6 Hold (18.18%), 5 Sell (15.15%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 33 0 5 6 22 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NKTR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNektar Therapeutics53.14%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryBiotech Stocks 41.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2510
Avg Price Target$140.00$147.20$131.10
Last Closing Price$86.74$86.74$86.74
Upside/Downside61.40%69.70%51.14%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 26181--10
Mar, 2617---8
Feb, 26161--8
Jan, 26161--8
Dec, 25161--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 21, 2026Wedbush$95.00$101.64-6.53%9.52%
Apr 20, 2026H.C. Wainwright$185.00$106.7573.30%113.28%
Mar 13, 2026Jay OlsonOppenheimer$140.00$73.2791.07%61.40%
Feb 10, 2026BTIG$151.00$52.00190.38%74.08%
Feb 10, 2026H.C. Wainwright$165.00$52.62213.57%90.22%
Jan 26, 2026Yasmeen RahimiPiper Sandler$105.00$36.35188.86%21.05%
Dec 16, 2025H.C. Wainwright$135.00$51.17163.83%55.64%
Dec 16, 2025Jay OlsonOppenheimer$115.00$50.43128.04%32.58%
Nov 24, 2025Roger SongJefferies$121.00$54.28122.92%39.50%
Sep 18, 2025Roger SongJefferies$99.00$58.7468.54%14.13%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 22, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Apr 21, 2026WedbushNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 21, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Apr 20, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Mar 24, 2026WedbushNeutralinitialise
Mar 13, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 23, 2026B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Feb 10, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Feb 10, 2026William BlairOutperformupgrade
Feb 10, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-45 $-36 $-27 $-18 $-9 $0 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-42.90$-29.51$-21.79$-8.68$-9.73---
Avg Forecast$-2.90$-2.13$-1.44$-0.72$-0.77$-0.70$-0.75$-0.76
High Forecast$-1.15$-0.99$-1.41$-0.46$-0.61$-0.38$-0.29$-0.21
Low Forecast$-3.89$-3.72$-1.47$-0.83$-0.93$-0.89$-1.05$-1.41
Surprise %1379.31%1285.45%1413.19%1105.56%1163.64%---

Revenue Forecast

$0 $50M $100M $150M $200M $250M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$101.91M$92.06M$90.12M$98.43M$55.23M---
Avg Forecast$111.04M$91.46M$84.89M$104.74M$81.59M$80.39M$89.61M$139.94M
High Forecast$140.30M$144.24M$91.13M$155.05M$139.21M$81.71M$89.81M$233.57M
Low Forecast$59.55M$53.80M$72.68M$90.37M$37.45M$79.08M$89.41M$62.83M
Surprise %-8.23%0.65%6.17%-6.03%-32.30%---

Net Income Forecast

$-750M $-600M $-450M $-300M $-150M $0 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-523.84M$-368.20M$-276.06M$-118.96M$-164.08M---
Avg Forecast$-555.71M$-614.62M$-276.06M$-121.91M$-172.26M$-121.25M$-127.20M$-143.64M
High Forecast$-444.57M$-491.70M$-220.84M$-86.95M$-116.82M$-72.93M$-54.65M$-40.74M
Low Forecast$-666.85M$-737.55M$-331.27M$-156.88M$-176.13M$-169.57M$-199.75M$-268.58M
Surprise %-5.74%-40.09%--2.42%-4.75%---

NKTR Forecast FAQ

Is Nektar Therapeutics stock a buy?

Nektar Therapeutics stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 6 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Nektar Therapeutics is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Nektar Therapeutics's price target?

Nektar Therapeutics's price target, set by 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $132.83 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $95 at the low end to $185 at the high end, suggesting a potential 53.14% change from the previous closing price of $86.74.

How does Nektar Therapeutics stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Nektar Therapeutics's stock forecast shows a 53.14% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the biotech stocks industry (41.48%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Nektar Therapeutics over the past three months?

  • April 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 80.00% Buy, 10.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 87.50% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Nektar Therapeutics’s EPS forecast?

Nektar Therapeutics's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $-0.7, marking a -92.81% decrease from the reported $-9.73 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $-0.75 in 2027, and $-0.76 in 2028.

What is Nektar Therapeutics’s revenue forecast?

Nektar Therapeutics's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $80.39M, reflecting a 45.56% increase from the reported $55.23M in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $89.61M, and $139.94M for 2028.

What is Nektar Therapeutics’s net income forecast?

Nektar Therapeutics's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $-121M, representing a -26.10% decrease from the reported $-164M in 2025. Projections indicate $-127M in 2027, and $-144M in 2028.