Analyst Upside

AU · rank #7 · 2026-06-05

CORT

NASDAQ · $8.04B

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.727
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.89
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.186
Analyst upside
Consensus target $88.00
+17.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+118.98%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.50
Gross margin TTM+98.3%
52w high$91.00
Market cap$8.04B

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

Corcept is a specialized endocrine/oncology biotech with commercial revenue from Korlym and newly approved Recorlev for Cushing's syndrome, plus late-stage relacorilant in Phase 3 trials.

Rationale

Strong 17.5% analyst upside paired with 4.5/5 rating, positive EPS revisions (+$0.89 in 30d), and 119% momentum acceleration reflect confidence in Q1 beat, raised FY26 guidance ($670–720M), and relacorilant approval trajectory.

Material risks

  • 1Regulatory concentration—relacorilant approval and label expansion for Korlym/Recorlev are binary events; any FDA delay, safety signal, or restrictive labeling could trigger sharp downside.
  • 2Portfolio narrowness—Cushing's syndrome and related indications dominate revenue; oncology upside is unproven and faces entrenched competition; loss of Korlym exclusivity or reimbursement pressure poses structural risk.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+3/3 verdicts={'gemini': 'PROCEED', 'openai': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied