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Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.52 | Market Cap: $917.4 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Biotechnology

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.52
Market Cap: $917.4 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: 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


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -31%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -109%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op 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%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 176%
Meaningful short interest
Short 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 cash flow generative
CFO/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%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -54%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Show more.
  High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 105%
4   Significant short interest
Short 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%
5   Key risks
IOVA key risks include [1] significant operational challenges with the commercialization of its lead drug Amtagvi, Show more.
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -31%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 176%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Gene Editing & Therapy, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -109%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -130%
5 Meaningful short interest
Short 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
6 Not profitable at operating income level
Op 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%
7 Not cash flow generative
CFO/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%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -54%
9 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 105%
10 Significant short interest
Short 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%
11 Key risks
IOVA 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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Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) experienced significant stock movements between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025, with several key developments contributing to its performance. These factors include regulatory approvals, positive financial reporting, and favorable analyst ratings.

1. Health Canada's Approval of Amtagvi: On August 19, 2025, Iovance Biotherapeutics' Amtagvi (lifileucel) received conditional market authorization from Health Canada for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, leading to a stock increase of over 12% at the time. This approval marked a significant expansion of the therapy's market reach beyond the U.S., where it was approved in February 2024.

2. Strong Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results: The company reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 7, 2025, showing total product revenue of $60.0 million, a 93% increase compared to the second quarter of 2024. Revenue from Amtagvi sales reached $54.1 million, with over 100 patients treated in a single quarter, demonstrating strong initial commercial adoption.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
IOVA Return68%-59%-67%27%-9%-70%-92%
Peers Return5%12%28%7%2%11%80%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IOVA Win Rate58%33%25%42%33%25% 
Peers Win Rate50%50%58%45%53%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%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 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventIOVAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-93.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1493.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-49.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven98.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven67 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-61.5%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven159.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven171 days120 days

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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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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.1%-7.1%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.6%3.6%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
1.6%1.6%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.1%14.1%-5.1%

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Financials

IOVAGILDBMYMRKREGNVRTXMedian
NameIovance .Gilead S.Bristol-.Merck Regenero.Vertex P. 
Mkt Price2.52121.3653.5599.18749.79449.52110.27
Mkt Cap0.9150.9109.0247.577.7114.9112.0
Rev LTM25029,08648,03464,23514,24811,72321,667
Op Inc LTM-41111,15111,42022,3913,807-927,479
FCF LTM-3529,16215,30213,0493,8813,3376,522
FCF 3Y Avg-3688,81513,59813,6853,8532,0646,334
CFO LTM-3239,66716,62117,0655,0713,7187,369
CFO 3Y Avg-3479,36414,84617,5064,8482,4197,106

Growth & Margins

IOVAGILDBMYMRKREGNVRTXMedian
NameIovance .Gilead S.Bristol-.Merck Regenero.Vertex P. 
Rev Chg LTM175.6%2.8%1.3%1.7%2.9%10.3%2.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.3%1.0%2.9%1.4%10.5%2.3%
Rev Chg Q15.2%3.0%2.8%3.7%0.9%11.0%3.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.7%0.8%0.7%1.0%0.2%2.7%0.9%
Op Mgn LTM-164.3%38.3%23.8%34.9%26.7%-0.8%25.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-21,256.3%39.2%19.0%23.7%30.0%26.2%24.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM5.8%0.9%2.9%3.7%-0.9%1.0%1.9%
CFO/Rev LTM-129.0%33.2%34.6%26.6%35.6%31.7%32.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-16,938.4%33.1%31.7%28.2%35.4%23.1%29.9%
FCF/Rev LTM-140.5%31.5%31.9%20.3%27.2%28.5%27.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-17,973.0%31.2%29.0%22.0%28.2%19.8%25.1%

Valuation

IOVAGILDBMYMRKREGNVRTXMedian
NameIovance .Gilead S.Bristol-.Merck Regenero.Vertex P. 
Mkt Cap0.9150.9109.0247.577.7114.9112.0
P/S3.24.71.93.34.18.53.7
P/EBIT-1.912.79.29.111.222.410.2
P/E-2.017.015.211.012.727.214.0
P/CFO-2.414.35.512.311.526.911.9
Total Yield-50.3%8.8%12.0%13.0%8.3%3.7%8.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.9%5.4%3.9%0.5%0.0%1.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-30.5%8.0%13.2%5.5%4.9%2.3%5.2%
D/E0.10.20.60.20.00.00.1
Net D/E-0.30.10.40.1-0.1-0.00.0

Returns

IOVAGILDBMYMRKREGNVRTXMedian
NameIovance .Gilead S.Bristol-.Merck Regenero.Vertex P. 
1M Rtn4.1%-1.6%14.4%7.7%6.5%3.6%5.3%
3M Rtn13.5%8.8%17.6%23.3%28.2%16.1%16.9%
6M Rtn23.5%13.9%17.4%27.4%46.4%0.2%20.5%
12M Rtn-67.7%34.4%-2.5%2.8%1.9%-4.2%-0.3%
3Y Rtn-61.1%55.4%-16.8%-0.5%4.3%47.5%1.9%
1M Excs Rtn3.4%-2.3%13.7%7.0%5.7%2.8%4.6%
3M Excs Rtn13.2%6.2%17.7%21.3%24.0%14.8%16.2%
6M Excs Rtn11.1%1.5%5.0%15.0%34.0%-12.1%8.1%
12M Excs Rtn-78.9%24.7%-10.3%-9.4%-8.0%-14.1%-9.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-130.3%-14.8%-90.9%-68.0%-66.9%-25.4%-67.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Proleukin®1    
Amtagvi®0    
Total1    


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment 664777768345
Total 664777768345


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity118,939,462
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520252.8%
Average Daily Volume10,055,957
Days-to-Cover Short Interest11.83
Basic Shares Quantity364,037,000
Short % of Basic Shares32.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/202527.6%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%
8/8/202424.9%34.4%24.2%
5/9/2024-18.5%-22.5%-40.1%
2/20/202431.5%81.4%51.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive1298
# Negative121516
Median Positive4.5%9.9%19.6%
Median Negative-4.8%-8.9%-20.1%
Max Positive31.5%81.4%55.8%
Max Negative-44.8%-44.5%-49.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231107202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023510202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021224202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Kirby Daniel GordonChief Commercial Officer6062025Buy1.8430,00055,20055,200Form
1Puri Raj K.Chief Regulatory Officer5272025Buy1.745,6009,743359,902Form
2Vogt Frederick GInterim CEO & General Counsel5162025Buy1.6925,00042,250633,152Form