1.63 USD
-0.08
4.68%
At close Apr 4, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
1.60
-0.03
1.84%
1 day
-4.68%
5 days
-9.44%
1 month
-1.21%
3 months
-33.74%
6 months
-58.42%
Year to date
-34.80%
1 year
-82.66%
5 years
-96.60%
10 years
-96.60%
 

About: Nkarta Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of allogeneic, off-the-shelf engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies. The Company is engaged in leveraging the natural potent power of NK cells to identify and kill abnormal cells and recruit adaptive immune effectors to generate responses that are specific and durable. The company is combining its NK expansion platform technology with proprietary cell engineering technologies to generate an abundant supply of NK cells, engineer enhanced NK cell recognition of therapeutic targets, and improve persistence for sustained activity in the body for the treatment of cancer.

Employees: 157

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

142% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 46 | Existing positions reduced: 19

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 119 [Q3] → 112 (-7) [Q4]

8.03% less ownership

Funds ownership: 96.12% [Q3] → 88.09% (-8.03%) [Q4]

21% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 29

50% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $307M [Q3] → $155M (-$152M) [Q4]

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 1 (-1) [Q4]

99% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $68K | Put options by funds: $6.72M

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$11
575%
upside
Avg. target
$14.33
779%
upside
High target
$18
1,004%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Stifel
Stephen Willey
20% 1-year accuracy
4 / 20 met price target
759%upside
$14
Buy
Maintained
27 Mar 2025
Needham
Gil Blum
5% 1-year accuracy
8 / 162 met price target
575%upside
$11
Buy
Reiterated
27 Mar 2025
HC Wainwright & Co.
Emily Bodnar
17% 1-year accuracy
27 / 160 met price target
1,004%upside
$18
Buy
Reiterated
27 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about NKTX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 days ago
Nkarta to Participate in an April Investor Conference
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies, today announced its participation in the following investor conference:
Nkarta to Participate in an April Investor Conference
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Nkarta: Grinding Lower, Trying To Find Support
Nkarta, Inc. has provided significant pipeline updates, showcasing promising advancements in their innovative cell therapy treatments. A financial overview highlights a robust balance sheet, with sufficient cash reserves to support ongoing research and development activities. Strengths include cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, while risks involve clinical trial uncertainties and regulatory hurdles.
Nkarta: Grinding Lower, Trying To Find Support
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Nkarta: Betting On The Turnaround
Nkarta's NKX019 shows promise in treating autoimmune diseases, despite a 70% stock drop; strategic restructuring extends financial runway to 2029. Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings reveal significant R&D expenses and a net loss, but a strong cash position of $380.5M. Upcoming clinical data from Ntrust-1 and Ntrust-2 trials are key catalysts; positive results could validate NKX019 and attract investor attention.
Nkarta: Betting On The Turnaround
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Why Is Autoimmune Disease Focused Nkarta Stock Trading Higher On Thursday?
Nkarta, Inc.  NKTX reported a fourth-quarter earnings report on Wednesday with a loss of 35 cents per share, beating the consensus of a loss of 41 cents.
Why Is Autoimmune Disease Focused Nkarta Stock Trading Higher On Thursday?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Nkarta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights
Differentiated development program includes two Nkarta clinical trials and two investigator-sponsored trials of NKX019 in rheumatic and neurological diseases Initial data for NKX019 in multiple autoimmune indications expected in second half of 2025 Restructuring and workforce reduction of 34% (53 positions), including freezing of some future hires, to extend cash runway by more than one year to enable clinical milestones while having ample cash runway following the realization of those milestones Cash balance of $380.5 million on December 31, 2024, including cash, cash equivalents and investments, expected to fund operations into 2029 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Nkarta Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Nkarta (NKTX) Loses -33.62% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Nkarta (NKTX) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
Nkarta (NKTX) Loses -33.62% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Nkarta (NKTX) Loses -32.6% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
Nkarta (NKTX) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Nkarta (NKTX) Loses -32.6% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Nkarta to Participate in March Investor Conferences
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences:
Nkarta to Participate in March Investor Conferences
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
Nkarta Announces IND Clearance of Investigator-Sponsored Trial in Myasthenia Gravis and Opening of Enrollment for Ntrust-2
Ntrust-2 open to enroll patients with systemic sclerosis, myositis and ANCA-associated vasculitis across three parallel cohorts
Nkarta Announces IND Clearance of Investigator-Sponsored Trial in Myasthenia Gravis and Opening of Enrollment for Ntrust-2
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
Nkarta to Participate in an Upcoming Investor Conference
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a biopharmaceutical company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies, today announced its participation in the following investor conference:
Nkarta to Participate in an Upcoming Investor Conference
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