Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR)
NASDAQ: NKTR · Real-Time Price · USD
59.38
+0.17 (0.29%)
At close: Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
60.18
+0.80 (1.35%)
After-hours: Jun 12, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT
Nektar Therapeutics Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 10 analysts polled by S&P Global, Nektar Therapeutics stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $153.25. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 158.08% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $80 (+34.73%) and the highest is $192 (+223.34%).
Price Target: $153.25 (+158.08%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
* Price targets were last updated on May 14, 2026.
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Nektar Therapeutics stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $76 → $151 | Buy | Maintains | $76 → $151 | +154.29% | May 14, 2026 |
| Wedbush | Wedbush | Hold Maintains $95 → $80 | Hold | Maintains | $95 → $80 | +34.73% | May 11, 2026 |
| H.C. Wainwright | H.C. Wainwright | Buy Maintains $185 | Buy | Maintains | $185 | +211.55% | May 11, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Oppenheimer | Buy Maintains $140 | Buy | Maintains | $140 | +135.77% | May 8, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Maintains $178 | Buy | Maintains | $178 | +199.76% | May 8, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
41.22M
from 55.23M
Decreased by -25.37%
Revenue Next Year
36.91M
from 41.22M
Decreased by -10.46%
EPS This Year
-9.54
from -8.66
EPS Next Year
-12.56
from -9.54
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 44.8M | ||
| Avg | 41.2M | ||
| Low | 24.0M |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -19.0% | ||
| Avg | -25.4% | ||
| Low | -56.5% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | -9.54 | ||
| Low | - |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | - | ||
| Low | - |