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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 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $99.00, with a high of $99.00 and a low of $99.00. This represents a 64.73% increase from the last price of $60.10.

- $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 High: $99 Avg: $99 Low: $99 Last Closed Price: $60.1

NKTR Stock Rating

Nektar Therapeutics stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 22 Buy (68.75%), 5 Hold (15.62%), 5 Sell (15.62%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 0 5 5 22 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NKTR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNektar Therapeutics64.73%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryBiotech Stocks 41.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-11
Avg Price Target-$99.00$99.00
Last Closing Price$60.10$60.10$60.10
Upside/Downside-64.73%64.73%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25241-18
Sep, 25241-18
Aug, 25241-18
Jul, 25241-18
Jun, 25241-18
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 18, 2025Roger SongJefferies$99.00$58.7468.54%64.73%
Apr 18, 2022Mara GoldsteinMizuho Securities$6.00$4.7426.58%-90.02%
Mar 01, 2022Jessica FyeJ.P. Morgan$17.00$10.9854.83%-71.71%
Nov 08, 2021Aydin HuseynovLadenburg Thalmann & Co.$20.00$14.6536.52%-66.72%
May 18, 2021Chris ShibutaniGoldman Sachs$24.00$18.1332.38%-60.07%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 15, 2025B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Sep 18, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Sep 04, 2025UBSOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 24, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jun 24, 2025BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jun 24, 2025H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Nov 04, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightinitialise
Jun 28, 2024Rodman & RenshawBuyinitialise
Nov 09, 2023Cowen & Co.Outperformupgrade
May 10, 2023JefferiesHoldupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-2.49$-2.86$-1.97$-1.45$-0.58----
Avg Forecast$-2.50$-2.90$-2.13$-1.44$-0.72$-0.77$-0.70$-0.75$-0.76
High Forecast$-0.99$-1.15$-0.99$-1.41$-0.46$-0.61$-0.38$-0.29$-0.21
Low Forecast$-3.36$-3.89$-3.72$-1.47$-0.83$-0.93$-0.89$-1.05$-1.41
Surprise %-0.40%-1.38%-7.51%0.69%-19.44%----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $50M $100M $150M $200M $250M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$152.91M$101.91M$92.06M$90.12M$98.43M----
Avg Forecast$159.25M$111.04M$91.46M$84.89M$104.74M$81.59M$80.39M$89.61M$139.94M
High Forecast$201.22M$140.30M$144.24M$91.13M$155.05M$139.21M$81.71M$89.81M$233.57M
Low Forecast$85.40M$59.55M$53.80M$72.68M$90.37M$37.45M$79.08M$89.41M$62.83M
Surprise %-3.98%-8.23%0.65%6.17%-6.03%----

Net Income Forecast

$-750M $-600M $-450M $-300M $-150M $0 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-444.44M$-523.84M$-368.20M$-276.06M$-118.96M----
Avg Forecast$-493.94M$-555.71M$-614.62M$-276.06M$-121.91M$-172.26M$-121.25M$-127.20M$-143.64M
High Forecast$-395.16M$-444.57M$-491.70M$-220.84M$-86.95M$-116.82M$-72.93M$-54.65M$-40.74M
Low Forecast$-592.73M$-666.85M$-737.55M$-331.27M$-156.88M$-176.13M$-169.57M$-199.75M$-268.58M
Surprise %-10.02%-5.74%-40.09%--2.42%----

NKTR Forecast FAQ

Is Nektar Therapeutics stock a buy?

Nektar Therapeutics stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 5 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 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $99 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $99 at the low end to $99 at the high end, suggesting a potential 64.73% change from the previous closing price of $60.1.

How does Nektar Therapeutics stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Nektar Therapeutics's stock forecast shows a 64.73% 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?

  • October 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.

What is Nektar Therapeutics’s EPS forecast?

Nektar Therapeutics's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $-0.77, marking a 32.76% increase from the reported $-0.58 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $-0.7 in 2026, $-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 2025 is $81.59M, reflecting a -17.11% decrease from the reported $98.43M in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $80.39M, followed by $89.61M for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $-172M, representing an 44.81% increase from the reported $-119M in 2024. Projections indicate $-121M in 2026, $-127M in 2027, and $-144M in 2028.