Nektar (NKTR, $26.92) and Bristol-Myers (BMY, $65.24) expand their anti-cancer treatment collaboration
Pharmaceutical companies Nektar Therapeutics and Bristol-Myers Squibb have expanded their collaboration to develop an anti-cancer treatment.
The treatment comprises Nektar’s bempegaldesleukin (bempeg) and Bristol-Myers' Opdivo (nivolumab). The expansion would go beyond the three pivotal studies in first-line metastatic melanoma, first-line cisplatin-ineligible metastatic urothelial cancer and first-line metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) - to include additional trials in adjuvant melanoma and in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Nektar and Bristol-Myers will also begin phase 1/2 dose escalation studies in first-line RCC.
The two companies began the partnership in 2016. The cost-sharing conditions won’t change in the expanded accord.
Bristol-Myers will also fund a Phase 1/2 dose optimization and expansion trial assessing the combo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer.
Nektar will be able to receive up to $125 million total once the first patients are dosed in the adjuvant melanoma trial ($25 million), muscle-invasive bladder cancer trial ($25 million), and NSCLC trial ($75 million).
NKTR in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on February 10, 2026
NKTR moved above its 50-day moving average on February 10, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 43 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for NKTR crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on February 12, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NKTR advanced for three days, in of 242 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 148 cases where NKTR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for NKTR moved out of overbought territory on February 26, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 24 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 24 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 53 cases where NKTR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 26, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NKTR as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for NKTR turned negative on March 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where NKTR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
NKTR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. NKTR’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (23.810) is normal, around the industry mean (29.763). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (45.589). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.808). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (17.668) is also within normal values, averaging (314.344).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. NKTR’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock worse than average.
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