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Nektar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, research-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and incorporated in Delaware, focused on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy... Show more

Industry: #Biotechnology
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Oct 21, 2026

NKTR in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on October 01, 2026

NKTR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 33 of 38 cases where NKTR's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 87%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where NKTR's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 33 of 41 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 54 of 63 cases where NKTR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 86%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for NKTR just turned positive on October 20, 2026. Looking at past instances where NKTR's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 35 of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 81%.

Following a +9.61% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NKTR advanced for three days, in 195 of 244 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 50-day moving average for NKTR moved below the 200-day moving average on October 13, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.

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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 88%.

The Aroon Indicator for NKTR entered a downward trend on October 21, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 12 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Valuation Rating of 37 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (1.447) is normal, around the industry mean (2.988). P/E Ratio (-6.253) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-1.158). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.100) is also within normal values, averaging (9.059). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (123.903) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (29.940) is also within normal values, averaging (438.009).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. NKTR’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 97 (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 100 (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 94, placing this stock worse than average.

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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN), Incyte Corp (NASDAQ:INCY), Exelixis (NASDAQ:EXEL), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ARWR), Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT), Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO), Cel-Sci Corp (ASE:CVM).

Industry description

Biotechnology involves genetic or protein engineering to produce medicines/therapies for treating and preventing ailments. The industry also provides crucial ingredients for diagnostics. This multi-billion-dollar industry is heavily focused on research and development, as companies attempt to continually come up with cutting-edge solutions for health. New discoveries for the treatment of diseases provide opportunities for growth for a company in this industry. Discoveries, however, must pass the regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they can make it to markets. Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Celgene Corporation are examples of companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Biotechnology Industry is 2.18B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 58 to 132.95B. VRTX holds the highest valuation in this group at 132.95B. The lowest valued company is SEELQ at 58.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -18%, and the average quarterly price growth was -15%. SLN experienced the highest price growth at 119%, while EYPT experienced the biggest fall at -86%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Biotechnology Industry was -21%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 5% and the average quarterly volume growth was -32%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 43
Price Growth Rating: 67
SMR Rating: 93
Profit Risk Rating: 93
Seasonality Score: 1 (-100 ... +100)
NKTR in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on October 01, 2026