NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:NKTRUS6402683063

Current stock price

76.99 USD
+1.28 (+1.69%)
At close:
77.2 USD
+0.21 (+0.27%)
After Hours:

NKTR Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, NKTR scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, NKTR is showing a nice and steady performance.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that NKTR is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 99% of all stocks. On top of that, NKTR also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
  • NKTR is one of the better performing stocks in the Pharmaceuticals industry, it outperforms 97% of 192 stocks in the same industry.
  • NKTR is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so NKTR is leading the market.
  • In the last month NKTR has a been trading in the 62.50 - 78.81 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
  • NKTR has an average volume of 1210510 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
  • Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.

NKTR Weekly and Daily overview Charts

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Weekly stock chart
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Daily stock chart

NKTR Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although NKTR has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

NKTR Support and Resistance Analysis

38.76

77.76

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 67.76 to 68.66. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @65.90 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @43.67 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @40.91 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @39.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

NKTR Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for NKTR is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for NKTR is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength99.56POSITIVENKTR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 99.56% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NKTR is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NKTR is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NKTR is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.17NEUTRALThe RSI value for NKTR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.44NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests NKTR has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)74.39NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NKTR is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)6.19HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for NKTR suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)22.38NEUTRALThe ADX value for NKTR suggests a possible start of a new trend.

NKTR Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis

Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)

NKTR Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
78.8267.7511.07 (14.04%)7.12%
An entry @78.82. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @67.75. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 11.07 points, which is 14.04%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 7.12% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.

NKTR Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Daily stock chart

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS

NASDAQ:NKTR (4/2/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 77.2 +0.21 (+0.27%)

76.99

+1.28 (+1.69%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg1.69%
1 Week8.48%
2 Weeks2.87%
1 Month6.27%
3 Month77.31%
6 Month27.15%
12 Month830%
2 Year251.55%
3 Year582.26%
5 Year-73.83%
10 Year-67.27%
15 Year-50.55%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.75
ATR(20)%6.19%
ATR Inc22.7%
Range Today4.96
ADR(20)4.61
ADR(20)%5.99%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS99.56
3 months CRS98.52
6 months CRS90.68
Mansfield9.14
10 Day High78.81
10 Day Low64.1
20 Day High78.81
20 Day Low62.5
52 Week High78.81
52 Week Low6.45
CS1 End68.66
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)3.98%
DER(5)0.76%
Volume552.90K
Volume Incr21.16%
Vol(5)1.08M
Vol(50)1.21M

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR TA FAQ

What is the technical rating for NKTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to NKTR.


What is the trend direction for NKTR stock?

The current trend direction for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) stock?

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) has an RSI value of 61.1725. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for NKTR stock?

The MACD indicator for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) has a value of -0.435426, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for NKTR stock?

The buy/sell signal for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.