
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Nektar Therapeutics has demonstrated promising results in its clinical trials, particularly with its lead product REZPEG, which showed a significant 68% reduction in EASI scores at 16 weeks, improving to 75% at 24 weeks post-crossover in the Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD trial. The middle dose of REZPEG (18µg/kg Q2W) not only exhibited significant improvements on most secondary endpoints but also achieved a notable EASI-75 response rate of 46%. Additionally, the drug's favorable safety profile and lack of required lab monitoring could enhance its positioning within the competitive landscape of atopic dermatitis treatments, suggesting a robust potential for Nektar's continued growth and success in the immunotherapy market.
Bears say
Nektar Therapeutics faces significant challenges in its development pipeline, particularly with REZPEG, as allegations in a lawsuit suggest that delays and high thresholds for late-stage trials may hinder its progress. The company’s reliance on the anticipated safety profile of REZPEG against JAK inhibitors has not yet translated into market confidence, as the pending legal issues expose vulnerabilities related to misrepresentations about its activity. Furthermore, despite potential opportunities in the immunotherapy space, Nektar's ability to effectively compete against established therapies such as Dupixent appears compromised by its current legal and developmental uncertainties.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Nektar Therapeutics and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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