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Why Is IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUT (IOVA) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · October 29, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET · reviewed against 9 wire stories

IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUT (IOVA) is down -36.77% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 9 stories on IOVA across 7 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 56/100).

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Iovance Biotherapeutics shares fell 36.77% to $9.37 on Thursday. The sharp decline followed the release of updated Phase 2 trial data for lifileucel in metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, which showed an objective response rate consistent with prior reports but failed to sustain the pre-market rally.

What Happened

The company reported updated results from the IOV-LUN-202 trial, revealing a 24.6% objective response rate in 69 patients with non-squamous metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. These figures were consistent with previously reported data, and Iovance also announced a new precision TIL strategy for second-line treatment. Prior to the official release, the stock had jumped more than 10% in after-hours trading on expectations of positive data. However, the broader market reaction was mixed, with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4.00% in a 10-2 vote. The company scheduled a webcast for October 29, 2026, to discuss the TIL therapy data and its broader precision medicine strategy.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $16.38, a 10.6% gap up from the prior close of $14.81. It reached a session high of $17.21 at 7:00 AM ET before sliding to a session low of $9.35 by 11:10 AM ET. Trading volume reached 31.1 million shares, which is 1.9 times the three-month daily average. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.6 billion and is currently unprofitable, with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -0.71. Revenue grew 34.5% over the same period, while the net margin stood at -89.1%. The 52-week range extends from $1.76 to $15.37. Over the last eight sessions, the stock had moved up 4.2%. Unusual options activity included one notable print with $17,000 in call premium and no put premium. The stock printed five fresh 52-week highs and 17 fresh 52-week lows on October 29, 2026.

What To Watch

Iovance Biotherapeutics is scheduled to report its third quarter 2026 financial results on November 5, 2026.

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IOVA by the numbers

Last: $9.37Session: -36.77%7 sessions: -35.09%Coverage: 9 stories / 7 sourcesAI sentiment: 56/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $6.6B52w: $1.76 to $15.37
IOVA · today's session (5-min) · -36.80% vs prior close · updated 5:12 PM ET
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AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 9 stories · 56/100 bullish
AI sentiment 56/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishBusiness Insider · sentiment 63 · Iovance Biotherapeutics to Host Webcast on Positive Data for TIL Therapy in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC) and Broader Precision Medicine StrategyBusiness Insider · 63Iovance Biotherapeutics to Host Webcast on Positive Data for TIL Therapy in Metastatic No…Stocktwits News · sentiment 74 · Why Did IOVA Stock Jump Over 10% After-Hours Today?Stocktwits News · 74Why Did IOVA Stock Jump Over 10% After-Hours Today?Stocktwits News · sentiment 52 · Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Mixed After Fed Holds Rates Steady: GOOG, GOOGL, IOVA, MSFT, NOW In FocusStocktwits News · 52Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Mixed After Fed Holds Rates Steady: GOOG, GOOGL, IOVA, MSFT,…GlobeNewswire · sentiment 63 · Iovance Reports Updated IOV-LUN-202 Results and Adds Precision TIL Strategy for Second-Line Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC)GlobeNewswire · 63Iovance Reports Updated IOV-LUN-202 Results and Adds Precision TIL Strategy for Second-Li…Yahoo Finance · sentiment 42 · Can Iovance Stock Fall 50%?Yahoo Finance · 42Can Iovance Stock Fall 50%?The Fly · sentiment 58 · Iovance reports updated IOV-LUN-202 results for lifileucel in lung cancerThe Fly · 58Iovance reports updated IOV-LUN-202 results for lifileucel in lung cancerGuruFocus · sentiment 74 · Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Reports Promising Phase 2 Trial Results for Lifileucel in mNSCLCGuruFocus · 74Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Reports Promising Phase 2 Trial Results for Lifileucel in …The Fly · sentiment 22 · Iovance falls -25.1%The Fly · 22Iovance falls -25.1%
7h agoThe FlyBEARISH 22General

Iovance falls -25.1%

7h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 74Product/PR

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Reports Promising Phase 2 Trial Results for Lifileucel in mNSCLC

8h agoThe FlyBULLISH 58Product/PR

Iovance reports updated IOV-LUN-202 results for lifileucel in lung cancer

9h agoYahoo FinanceBEARISH 42General

Can Iovance Stock Fall 50%?

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10h agoGlobeNewswireBULLISH 63Product/PR

Iovance Reports Updated IOV-LUN-202 Results and Adds Precision TIL Strategy for Second-Line Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC)

24.6% Objective Response Rate (ORR) in 69 Patients with Non-Squamous mNSCLC, Consistent with Previously Reported Results IOV-LUN-202 Cohorts 1 and 2 Are...

18h agoStocktwits NewsNEUTRAL 52Fed/CB

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Mixed After Fed Holds Rates Steady: GOOG, GOOGL, IOVA, MSFT, NOW In Focus

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.75%-4.00% with a 10-2 vote, largely in line with market expectations.

20h agoStocktwits NewsBULLISH 74Product/PR

Why Did IOVA Stock Jump Over 10% After-Hours Today?

Iovance will share positive Phase 2 results for Lifileucel on Thursday, along with a precision-medicine update.

22h agoBusiness InsiderBULLISH 63Product/PR

Iovance Biotherapeutics to Host Webcast on Positive Data for TIL Therapy in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC) and Broader Precision Medicine Strategy

Live Webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a commercial biotechnology company focused on innovating,...

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