ImmunityBio Updates on Brain Tumor Trial Progress
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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- Survival Metrics: ImmunityBio has not yet achieved the six-month median overall survival benchmark in its brain tumor trial, indicating that half of the patients receiving Anktiva + CAR-NK treatment do not survive beyond this timeframe, highlighting the need for further validation of treatment efficacy.
- Patient Enrollment: As of January 22, 2026, ImmunityBio has enrolled 23 patients in its Phase 2 glioblastoma trial, with four reported deaths and 14 patients having evaluable clinical data, demonstrating initial progress and patient survival outcomes in the trial.
- Founder Clarification: ImmunityBio's founder, Patrick Soon Shiong, clarified on social media that while the median survival has not yet been reached, the fact that patients are alive at 12 months is a positive finding, suggesting potential for their chemo-free treatment in patients who have failed current standards of care.
- Positive Market Reaction: ImmunityBio's stock rose over 5% in pre-market trading on Monday, reflecting optimistic investor sentiment about the company's future, especially as many believe its current market capitalization of $6.35 billion should be closer to $10 billion.
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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.
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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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