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NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NKTR - US6402683063 - Common Stock

65.21 USD
-0.48 (-0.73%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 1:00:00 PM
65.21 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 1:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to NKTR. Both in the recent history as in the last year, NKTR has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

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 98% of all stocks. On top of that, NKTR also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
NKTR is part of the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are 192 other stocks in this industry. NKTR outperforms 96% of them.
NKTR is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month NKTR has a been trading in the 52.50 - 66.92 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Weekly stock chart
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although NKTR has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity 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.

Support and Resistance Analysis

51.61

66.36

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 58.38 to 58.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @55.63 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @54.34 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @52.13 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 65.68 to 65.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 Strength98.96POSITIVENKTR has a high relative strength, it outperformed 98.96% 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)61.37NEUTRALThe RSI value for NKTR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.42POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests NKTR has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)81.31OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests NKTR may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)6.59HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for NKTR suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.96NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NKTR suggests a weak or negative trend.
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)
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR Daily stock chart

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS

NASDAQ:NKTR (11/28/2025, 1:00:00 PM)

After market: 65.21 0 (0%)

65.21

-0.48 (-0.73%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg-0.73%
1 Week8.85%
2 Weeks13.91%
1 Month10.16%
3 Month119.99%
6 Month504.46%
12 Month284.15%
2 Year793.74%
3 Year56.4%
5 Year-73.28%
10 Year-72.03%
15 Year-65.44%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.11
ATR(20)%6.59%
ATR Inc17.19%
Range Today2.61
ADR(20)4.06
ADR(20)%6.22%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS98.96
3 months CRS98.83
6 months CRS99.61
Mansfield13.91
10 Day High66.6
10 Day Low52.5
20 Day High66.92
20 Day Low52.5
52 Week High66.92
52 Week Low6.45
CS1 End58.6
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)6.55%
DER(5)3.97%
Volume320.94K
Volume Incr0.01%
Vol(5)738.92K
Vol(50)881.55K

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS / NKTR FAQ

What is the technical rating for NKTR stock?

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


Can you provide the trend direction for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS?

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


What is the RSI signal for NKTR stock?

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) has an RSI value of 61.3744. 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 0.419039, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR) stock?

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