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NUVLNuvalent, Inc.Sell4.2·$123.42+0.14%
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Nuvalent, Inc. (NUVL) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Healthcare · Biotechnology

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $123.42: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.2/10. Specifically: High short interest: 11%; Below-average business quality.

Nuvalent is a clinical-stage biopharma developing kinase inhibitors for NSCLC. Zidesamtinib (ROS1-selective) has an NDA accepted by FDA with September 18, 2026 PDUFA date for TKI pre-treated patients; neladalkib (ALK-selective) NDA submission is planned H1 2026, and the Phase 3... Read more

$123.42-1.8% A.UpsideScore 4.2/10#141 of 157 Biotechnology
QualityF-score2 / 9FCF yield-1.85%
Stop $114.77Target $121.15(resistance)A.R:R -0.3:1
Analyst target$130.78+6.0%18 analysts
$121.15our TP
$123.42price
$130.78mean
$116
$172

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $123.42: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.2/10. Specifically: High short interest: 11%; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Score 4.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 57d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-10

Recent Developments — Nuvalent, Inc.

Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202657d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Concentration risk — Pipeline: zidesamtinib, neladalkib, and NVL-330
Target reached (-4.6% upside)
Quality below floor (1.2 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)-29.6
Mkt Cap$9.7B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn0.0%
ROE-41.2%
Rev Growth
Beta1.15
DividendNone
Rating analysts24

Quality Signals

Piotroski F2/9

Options Flow

P/C0.07bullish
IV47%normal
Max Pain$75-39.2% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHpipelinezidesamtinib, neladalkib, and NVL-330
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our future prospects are substantially dependent on zidesamtinib, neladalkib and NVL-330'

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Roe
0.0
Roa
0.0
Gross Margin
0.0
Operating Margin
0.0
Net Margin
0.0
Fcf Quality
0.0
Piotroski F
2.2
Moat
3.8
Current Ratio
5.0
Cash-burning (FCF negative)No competitive moatWeak Piotroski F-Score: 2/9Quality concerns

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.1
52w Position
10.0

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Earnings History
0.0
Surprise Avg
0.0
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
News Activity
8.0
Earnings concerns: 0B/4M
GatesA.R:R -0.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 7.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 57d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $87.30Resistance $123.62

Price Targets

$115
$121
A.Upside-1.8%
A.R:R-0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-4.6% upside)
! Quality below floor (1.2 < 4.0)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (57d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUVL stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $123.42: a dimension score below its floor triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.2/10. Specifically: High short interest: 11%; Below-average business quality. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $114.77. Score 4.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NUVL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $121.15 (-1.8% upside). Prior stop was $114.77. Stop-loss: $114.77.

What are the risks of investing in NUVL?

Concentration risk — Pipeline: zidesamtinib, neladalkib, and NVL-330; Target reached (-4.6% upside); Quality below floor (1.2 < 4.0).

Is NUVL overvalued or undervalued?

Nuvalent, Inc. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward -29.6). TrendMatrix value score: 4.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NUVL?

24 analysts cover NUVL with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $131.

What does Nuvalent, Inc. do?Nuvalent is a clinical-stage biopharma developing kinase inhibitors for NSCLC. Zidesamtinib (ROS1-selective) has an NDA...

Nuvalent is a clinical-stage biopharma developing kinase inhibitors for NSCLC. Zidesamtinib (ROS1-selective) has an NDA accepted by FDA with September 18, 2026 PDUFA date for TKI pre-treated patients; neladalkib (ALK-selective) NDA submission is planned H1 2026, and the Phase 3 ALKAZAR trial (vs. alectinib) was initiated July 2025. Both programs are wholly owned with worldwide commercialization rights.

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