Analyst Upside

AU · rank #16 · 2026-09-04

CORT

NASDAQ · $11.94B (USD)

SignalBuy2.7strength 2.7 / 10
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.
1.187
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$1.20
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
2
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.171
Analyst upside
Consensus target $141.00
+25.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+39.68%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.50
Gross margin TTM+98.3%
52w high$126.38
Market cap (USD)$11.94B

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Summary

Corcept Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharma generating ~$1B+ annualized revenue from cortisol-modulating drugs Korlym and newly launched Lifyorli, targeting Cushing's syndrome and oncology.

Rationale

The analyst_upside_pct of 25% is credible given 32% YoY revenue growth, a raised $1.1–1.2B guidance, 100% revision agreement among analysts, and a 535% earnings surprise that drove meaningful EPS estimate lifts over 30–90 days.

Material risks

  • 1Analyst coverage is thin (only 4 analysts) with net downgrades over 90 days and zero target raises in 30 days, and the 81.6% target dispersion signals deep disagreement on fair value that could cap re-rating.
  • 2Revenue concentration in Korlym/authorized generic plus early-stage Lifyorli leaves CORT exposed to a single competitive cortisol modulator or payer pushback that could rapidly compress the growth narrative underpinning the upside target.

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