Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated·Healthcare
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated discovers, develops, and commercializes drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic, oncologic, and neuropsychiatric disorders in the United States. The company offers Korlym (mifepristone) tablets as a once-daily oral medication for the treatment of hyperglycemia secondary to hypercortisolism in adult patients with endogenous Cushing's syndrome, who have type 2 diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance, and have failed surgery or are not candidates for surgery. It is developing relacorilant to treat patients with Cushing's syndrome; and nab-paclitaxel in combination with relacorilant, which has completed Phase II clinical trial to treat patients with advanced ovarian tumors, as well as for the treatment of cortisol excess. The company is also developing selective cortisol modulator to treat patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; selective cortisol modulator for the treatment of antipsychotic-induced weight gain and other disorders; and FKBP5 gene expression assays. Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT), a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development of medications to treat severe endocrinologic, oncologic, metabolic and neurologic disorders by modulating the effects of the hormone cortisol, today announced it will resubmit its New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for relacorilant as a treatment for patients with Cushing's syndrome. “Following issuan.

The consensus price target hints at a 43.3% upside potential for Corcept (CORT). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Corcept raises 2026 revenue guidance after strong Korlym Q1 performance. New launches and pipeline progress may diversify future growth.

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated remains a Strong Buy following early FDA approval of Lyforli [relacorilant] plus nab-paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [PROC]. The company expects further upside from European approval, additional oncology indications, and a triple-combo study with Avastin, with key data and decisions anticipated by year-end. Phase 2 data for dazucorilant in ALS showed significant 1- and 2-year survival benefits, supporting a planned phase 3 study targeting overall survival as a primary endpoint.

Corcept Q1 loss meets estimates, while revenues miss. The company boosts 2026 outlook as new drug Lifyorli and rising Korlym demand reshape growth trajectory.

Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CORT) shares are up on Friday as the company reported significant findings from its Phase 2 DAZALS study, demonstrating an 87% reduction in the risk of death for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared to those receiving a placebo.