Nektar Therapeutics Inc. (NKTR)

NYSE · Broad Market

Latest Move · 2026-02-12

+18.44%
Nektar rally extends into third day on rezpegaldesleukin data and upsized $400M offering

Nektar Therapeutics stock rallied following announcements on February 10-11, 2026. The company released positive results from the 36-week blinded maintenance period of its 52-week REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b study of rezpegaldesleukin, an experimental treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study enrolled 393 patients and showed that 71% and 83% of patients maintained EASI-75 responses with monthly and quarterly dosing respectively. The drug also demonstrated up to a 5-fold increase in EASI-100 response rates and a favorable safety profile. Additionally, Nektar announced the pricing of an upsized $400 million public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The stock reached a 52-week high of $66.97, and HC Wainwright & Co. raised its price target to $165 while maintaining a Buy rating.

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Previous Move

+20.12%
Rally extends on rezpegaldesleukin Phase 2b maintenance data and $300M equity offering
2026-02-11

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Why did Nektar Therapeutics Inc. stock move today?

Nektar Therapeutics stock rallied following announcements on February 10-11, 2026. The company released positive results from the 36-week blinded maintenance period of its 52-week REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b study of rezpegaldesleukin, an experimental treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study enrolled 393 patients and showed that 71% and 83% of patients maintained EASI-75 responses with monthly and quarterly dosing respectively. The drug also demonstrated up to a 5-fold increase in EASI-100 response rates and a favorable safety profile. Additionally, Nektar announced the pricing of an upsized $400 million public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The stock reached a 52-week high of $66.97, and HC Wainwright & Co. raised its price target to $165 while maintaining a Buy rating.

What does Nektar Therapeutics Inc. do?

Nektar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech developing immunology therapies, with its lead candidate rezpegaldesleukin targeting atopic dermatitis (eczema) through a novel regulatory T-cell mechanism. The company is currently advancing toward Phase 3 trials after strong Phase 2b results, positioning rezpeg as a potential competitor to established biologics like Dupixent in the multibillion-dollar eczema market.

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