Nuvalent(NUVL) Shares Soar 3.01% on Positive Clinical Data

Nuvalent(NUVL) shares surged 3.01% today, reaching their highest level since February 2025, with an intraday gain of 3.18%.

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Analysts have recently increased their price targets for Nuvalent, Inc. Robert W. Baird raised its target from $105.00 to $112.00 with an “outperform” rating. Wedbush issued a $115.00 target price, and Leerink Partners increased its target from $125.00 to $140.00. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Nuvalent to a “strong-buy” rating. Overall, the stock received positive ratings from multiple analysts, contributing to an average rating of “Buy” with a consensus target price of $119.60.

There has been significant insider selling, with Henry E. Pelish and CFO Alexandra Balcom selling shares worth over $2 million combined, leading to a decrease in their ownership positions.

Nuvalent reported positive pivotal data from its ARROS-1 study of Zidesamtinib, which likely contributed to investor optimism about its lead product candidates and ongoing clinical trials.