Nuvation Bio (NUVB) Jumps to 3-Year High on Bullish Coverage

Core Insights - Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE:NUVB) experienced a significant increase in share price, reaching a three-year high of $7.35 before closing at $7.15, up 48.96% on the day [1][2] - B. Riley initiated coverage on Nuvation Bio with a "buy" recommendation and a price target of $12, indicating strong confidence in the commercial rollout of its lung cancer treatment drug, Ibtrozi (taletrectinib) [2] - The FDA approved Ibtrozi in June, and Nuvation Bio reported that nearly 204 patients have begun treatment, with projected revenues of $168 million in 2026 and $302 million in 2027 from this drug [3] Financial Performance - Nuvation Bio's net loss widened by 35% in Q3 to $55.79 million, compared to $41.21 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a 17% increase in operating loss and expenses [4] - Despite the increased losses, revenues surged by 1,704% to $13 million from $727,000 in the comparable period last year [4]