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Nektar Therapeutics

Nektar Therapeutics

NKTRNASDAQHealthcare● Active
$56.62
$-0.70(-1.22%)
Market Cap$1.1B
P/E Ratio
52W High$109
52W Low$7.99
Overview

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

nktr · stock forecast · 33 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 33 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

33 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
22
Hold
6
Sell
5
Strong Sell
0
Total: 33 · Buy rate: 66.7%

12-Month Price Target

High

$192

Consensus

$150

+164.2% upside

Low

$80.00

Median: $151 · Last Close: $56.62

The Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 33 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month NKTR price target is $149.60, representing +164.2% upside from the current price of $56.62.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $150 (164.2%)

Consensus Target

$149.60

164.2% upside

High Target

$192

239.1%

Low Target

$80

41.3%

Current Price

$56.62

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the NKTR stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $80 to $192. The consensus NKTR price forecast of $149.60 implies 164.2% upside from the current price of $56.62.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Bear

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$53.795.00%

1-day model range: $53.45–$54.13. Peak: $54.13 (-5.00%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

⚠️ Long-term projections are hidden until 252 trading days of history (IPO / limited listing). Short-term tab may still show model output.

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BEARISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

7%29%64%
1Buy
4Neutral
9Sell
RSI (14)15.5Oversold
MACDBEARISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · NKTR · Jun 9, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$58.21SELL
MA 10$61.58SELL
MA 20$66.72SELL
MA 50$76.19SELL
MA 100$0.00NEUTRAL
MA 200$0.00NEUTRAL
Current $NKTR · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$58.69SELL
EMA 10$61.41SELL
EMA 20$66.20SELL
EMA 50$71.28SELL
EMA 100$0.00NEUTRAL
EMA 200$0.00NEUTRAL
Current $NKTR · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Wedbush2026-05-11
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Piper Sandler2026-05-08
Maintains
OverweightOverweight
Citigroup2026-04-21
Maintains
BuyBuy
Wedbush2026-04-21
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
HC Wainwright & Co.2026-04-20
Maintains
BuyBuy
BTIG2026-04-20
Maintains
BuyBuy
Citigroup2026-03-16
Maintains
BuyBuy
B. Riley Securities2026-02-23
Maintains
BuyBuy
HC Wainwright & Co.2026-02-10
Maintains
BuyBuy
BTIG2026-02-10
Maintains
BuyBuy

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) stock. Of the recent 110 rating actions, 9 were upgrades and 17 were downgrades. 33 analysts currently cover NKTR.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings211
Hold ratings01↑ +1
Sell ratings00

NKTR analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 2 to 1 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$41M

↓ 21.3% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$37M

↓ 10.5% YoY

EPS This Year

$-9.06

EPS Next Year

$-11.07

↑ 22.2% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast NKTR EPS of $-9.06 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 7 analysts. The NKTR revenue forecast is $41M for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The NKTR stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 33 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus NKTR price target is $149.60 (+164.2% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The NKTR short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $53.79 (-5.00%).

Nektar Therapeutics trades on NASDAQ under the ticker NKTR. The NKTR stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 67% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

NKTR forecast · 8 questions

According to 33 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month NKTR price target is $149.60, with a high forecast of $192.00 and a low of $80.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +164.2% potential upside from the current price of $56.62.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.