Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $2.56 | Market Cap: $931.9 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA)
Market Price (12/20/2025): $2.56Market Cap: $931.9 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Biotechnology
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -28% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -113%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -134% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -411 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -164% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 176% | Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 11.83 | Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38% | Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -129%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -140% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Show more. | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -48% | |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 105% | ||
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 33% | ||
| Key risksIOVA key risks include [1] significant operational challenges with the commercialization of its lead drug Amtagvi, Show more. |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -28% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 176% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -113%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -134% |
| Meaningful short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 11.83 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -411 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -164% |
| Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -129%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -140% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -48% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 105% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 33% |
| Key risksIOVA key risks include [1] significant operational challenges with the commercialization of its lead drug Amtagvi, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
IOVA Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Following an approximate 11.2% movement in Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) stock during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 20, 2025, the key points influencing this change include significant regulatory advancements, financial disclosures, clinical data updates, and analyst adjustments.
1. Conditional Approval of Amtagvi in Canada: On August 19, 2025, Iovance Biotherapeutics announced that its cancer drug Amtagvi received conditional approval from Health Canada for certain forms of unresectable or metastatic melanoma. This marked the company's first regulatory approval outside the U.S. and was a positive catalyst, leading to an almost 6% increase in the stock on the day of the announcement.
2. Announcement of $350 Million At-the-Market Offering: In a disclosure on August 25, 2025, Iovance unveiled plans to raise up to $350 million through an at-the-market secondary offering of its common stock. This news was perceived as potentially dilutive to existing shareholders and resulted in a nearly 6% decline in the company's share price on the day it was reported.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| IOVA Return | 68% | -59% | -67% | 27% | -9% | -67% | -91% |
| Peers Return | 5% | 12% | 28% | 7% | 2% | 11% | 80% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| IOVA Win Rate | 58% | 33% | 25% | 42% | 33% | 25% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 50% | 58% | 45% | 53% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| IOVA Max Drawdown | -29% | -65% | -71% | -48% | -12% | -78% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -16% | -11% | -8% | -12% | -15% | -18% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GILD, BMY, MRK, REGN, VRTX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | IOVA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -93.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1493.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -49.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 98.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 67 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -61.5% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 159.7% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 171 days | 120 days |
Compare to VRTX, ACSB, AIXC, ALPS, APRI
In The Past
Iovance Biotherapeutics's stock fell -93.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2021. A -93.7% loss requires a 1493.6% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.4% | 17.4% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -6.7% | -6.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.9% | 10.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 2.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 11.4% | 11.4% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 112.69 |
| Mkt Cap | 113.5 |
| Rev LTM | 21,667 |
| Op Inc LTM | 7,479 |
| FCF LTM | 6,522 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 6,334 |
| CFO LTM | 7,369 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 7,106 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 2.8% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 25.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 24.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.9% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 32.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 29.9% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 27.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 25.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 113.5 |
| P/S | 4.6 |
| P/EBIT | 12.6 |
| P/E | 17.8 |
| P/CFO | 15.2 |
| Total Yield | 7.0% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.2% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.8% |
| 3M Rtn | 21.5% |
| 6M Rtn | 22.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 7.2% |
| 3Y Rtn | 3.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 5.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 18.5% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 10.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -11.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -69.9% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/6/2025 | 27.6% | 40.3% | 27.6% |
| 8/7/2025 | -20.1% | -7.2% | -9.8% |
| 5/8/2025 | -44.8% | -44.5% | -30.3% |
| 2/27/2025 | -19.5% | -28.7% | -32.3% |
| 11/7/2024 | -13.8% | -30.0% | -27.2% |
| 8/8/2024 | 24.9% | 34.4% | 24.2% |
| 5/9/2024 | -18.5% | -22.5% | -40.1% |
| 2/20/2024 | 31.5% | 81.4% | 51.9% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| # Negative | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Median Positive | 4.5% | 9.9% | 19.6% |
| Median Negative | -4.8% | -8.9% | -20.1% |
| Max Positive | 31.5% | 81.4% | 55.8% |
| Max Negative | -44.8% | -44.5% | -49.2% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5082025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2272025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11072024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2282024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11072023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5102023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2282023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11032022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8042022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5052022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2242022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Kirby Daniel Gordon | Chief Commercial Officer | 6062025 | Buy | 1.84 | 30,000 | 55,200 | 55,200 | Form |
| 1 | Puri Raj K. | Chief Regulatory Officer | 5272025 | Buy | 1.74 | 5,600 | 9,743 | 359,902 | Form |
| 2 | Vogt Frederick G | Interim CEO & General Counsel | 5162025 | Buy | 1.69 | 25,000 | 42,250 | 633,152 | Form |
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