Cautious Hold Rating for Nektar Therapeutics Amid Mixed Rezpeg Trial Results

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2025.12.16 21:15
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William Blair analyst Andy Hsieh maintained a Hold rating on Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) due to mixed results from the rezpegaldesleukin (rezpeg) trial for alopecia areata. The drug showed some clinical activity but did not achieve statistical significance on its primary endpoint. Excluding protocol violations, efficacy improved, but it was still less effective than Olumiant. This led to a cautious stance and a Hold rating. Another report also reiterated a Hold rating with a $58.00 price target.