ImmunityBio (IBRX) Shares Surge 39.8% on Positive QUILT-106 Study Data
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 19 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Efficacy Data Update: ImmunityBio's updated efficacy and safety data from the QUILT-106 clinical study show that patients receiving CD19 CAR-NK therapy achieved 100% disease control over 15 months, significantly enhancing the company's competitive position in the Waldenström non-Hodgkin lymphoma space.
- Innovative Treatment Regimen: The study's use of CD19 CAR-NK cells combined with Roche's Rituxan allows outpatient treatment without chemotherapy, highlighting the therapy's strategic importance in terms of patient-friendliness and scalability.
- Strong Market Reaction: ImmunityBio's stock surged 106% over the past six months, significantly outpacing the industry's 22.1% growth, reflecting strong market confidence in its new therapy and positive investor sentiment.
- Future Development Plans: ImmunityBio aims to submit a biologics license application to the FDA by the end of 2026, with full enrollment in the QUILT-2.005 study expected to further bolster the company's market position in treating BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer.
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Analyst Views on IBRX
Wall Street analysts forecast IBRX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBRX is 7.33 USD with a low forecast of 5.00 USD and a high forecast of 9.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About IBRX
Immunitybio, Inc. is a vertically integrated, clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies and vaccines that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. Using its applied science and platforms to treat cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies to reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. Its platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to attack cancer and infectious pathogens by activating both the innate immune system, including NK cells, dendritic cells, and macrophages, as well as the adaptive immune system comprising B and T cells, in an orchestrated manner. Its platforms for the development of biologic product candidates include antibody-cytokine fusion proteins, vaccine vectors, and cell therapies. Its biologic commercial product candidate, Anktiva, is an IL-15 superagonist antibody-cytokine fusion protein.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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