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ImmunityBio Wins EU Nod for ANKTIVA Bladder Cancer Therapy

Story Highlights
  • ImmunityBio gained EU conditional approval for ANKTIVA plus BCG, the first authorized immunotherapy for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ.
  • This authorization extends ANKTIVA access to 33 countries, rapidly expanding ImmunityBio’s global oncology footprint while addressing a major unmet need in European bladder cancer care.
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ImmunityBio Wins EU Nod for ANKTIVA Bladder Cancer Therapy

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An update from ImmunityBio ( (IBRX) ) is now available.

On February 18, 2026, ImmunityBio announced that the European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ANKTIVA in combination with BCG to treat adult patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ, with or without papillary tumors. This decision makes ANKTIVA plus BCG the first authorized immunotherapy in Europe for this high-risk bladder cancer population, where the primary alternative had been radical cystectomy.

The authorization covers all 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein, expanding ANKTIVA’s reach to 33 countries within four regulatory jurisdictions less than two years after the initial U.S. FDA approval in April 2024. Supported by phase 2/3 trial data showing a 71% complete response rate, durable responses and a favorable safety profile, the move significantly strengthens ImmunityBio’s global commercial footprint in bladder cancer and addresses a major unmet medical need for European patients, while obligating the company to provide ongoing long-term safety and efficacy data to regulators.

The most recent analyst rating on (IBRX) stock is a Buy with a $9.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ImmunityBio stock, see the IBRX Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on IBRX Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IBRX is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial health—losses, negative equity, and negative operating/free cash flow. Technicals are strong but look overbought, while valuation remains challenging due to negative earnings. Offsetting these risks, recent regulatory approvals and expanded market access are supportive catalysts.

To see Spark’s full report on IBRX stock, click here.

More about ImmunityBio

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a commercial-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing and marketing immune-based treatments for cancer. Its lead product, ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept), is an IL-15 receptor agonist designed to enhance natural killer and T-cell responses, with an initial market focus on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and expanding indications in oncology across multiple global jurisdictions.

Average Trading Volume: 27,607,555

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.86B

For a thorough assessment of IBRX stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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