Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) and Nkarta (NKTX)


There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) and Nkarta (NKTX) with bullish sentiments.

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR)

In a report released today, Difei Yang from Mizuho Securities maintained a Buy rating on Nektar Therapeutics, with a price target of $35.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $18.52.

According to TipRanks.com, Yang is currently ranked with 0 stars on a 0-5 stars ranking scale, with an average return of -7.9% and a 30.5% success rate. Yang covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Freeline Therapeutics Holdings, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, and Magenta Therapeutics.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Nektar Therapeutics is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $27.33.

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Nkarta (NKTX)

In a report released today, Salim Syed from Mizuho Securities maintained a Buy rating on Nkarta, with a price target of $81.00. The company’s shares closed last Thursday at $25.92, close to its 52-week low of $22.46.

According to TipRanks.com, Syed is ranked 0 out of 5 stars with an average return of -9.1% and a 40.8% success rate. Syed covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Atara Biotherapeutics, Assembly Biosciences, and Coherus Biosciences.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Nkarta is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $81.33.

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