NKTR Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

NKTR has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SIGA 480 M 10.4% 12.2%
GS71 118,497 M 4.22% 7.28%
BMY 113,778 M 4.98% 5.04%
SAN 113,221 M 4.30% 5.91%
SNY 114,158 M 4.43% 5.55%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZTS 54,250 M 18.9% 100%
VIRP 3,475 M 17.9% 82.1%
LLY 915,139 M 15.3% 99.5%
BMY 113,778 M 14.0% 92.6%
MRK 64,417 M 12.0% 91.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Pharmaceuticals

BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb
 4.98% Yield
MRK
Merck
 3.70% Yield
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
 3.02% Yield
NVS
Novartis
 3.68% Yield
IPN
Ipsen
 1.34% Yield
ZEG
AstraZeneca
 2.08% Yield

NKTR Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

NKTR Dividend FAQ

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) is a U.S.-based biopharma that develops immune-modulating biologics for autoimmune, inflammatory and oncology indications. Its lead assets include NKTR-358 (a regulatory-T-cell stimulator), PEG-CSF1 (a PEGylated colony-stimulating factor targeting inflammation resolution), a bivalent TNFR2 agonist antibody, and NKTR-255 (an IL-15 receptor agonist intended to enhance anti-tumor immunity). The company’s strategy relies heavily on partnership collaborations with large pharma such as Takeda, AstraZeneca, Roche, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

What is the Dividend Yield of NKTR?

As of February 2026, NKTR`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 36.81.

Does NKTR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 NKTR does not pay a dividend.

How often does NKTR pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, NKTR has issued dividend payments.

NKTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NKTR for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will NKTR pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NKTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NKTR?

NKTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of NKTR?

NKTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought NKTR's shares at 315.15 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NKTR?

NKTR Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does NKTR have a good Dividend Yield?

NKTR`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NKTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NKTR is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of NKTR?

NKTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NKTR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NKTR's Outstanding Shares?

Nektar Therapeutics's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 5.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has NKTR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 9, 2025 with a ratio of 1:15.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 1,000,000
1995 1,416,700 +41.67%
1996 1,717,100 +21.2%
1997 2,075,700 +20.88%
1998 2,257,200 +8.74%
1999 2,537,900 +12.44%
2000 3,405,200 +34.17%
2001 55,143,000 +1519.38%
2002 3,706,700 -93.28%
2003 4,142,600 +11.76%
2004 5,647,200 +36.32%
2005 5,928,400 +4.98%
2006 6,096,900 +2.84%
2007 6,155,300 +0.96%
2008 6,167,700 +0.2%
2009 6,242,100 +1.21%
2010 7,245,100 +16.07%
2011 7,635,400 +5.39%
2012 115,179,000 +1408.49%
2013 116,259,000 +0.94%
2014 8,622,300 -92.58%
2015 8,944,400 +3.74%
2016 9,938,100 +11.11%
2017 158,324,000 +1493.1%
2018 173,271,000 +9.44%
2019 11,742,000 -93.22%
2020 11,978,900 +2.02%
2021 12,330,900 +2.94%
2022 12,549,100 +1.77%
2023 12,736,000 +1.49%
2024 14,239,600 +11.81%
2025 14,087,300 -1.07%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:13