Analyst Upside

AU · rank #17 · 2026-09-07

CORT

NASDAQ · $11.94B (USD)

SignalBuy1.7strength 1.7 / 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.
0.714
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.
-0.159
Analyst upside
Consensus target $141.00
+26.3%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+28.81%
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 biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing cortisol-modulating therapies for Cushing's syndrome and oncologic indications.

Rationale

The quant model's bullish analyst signals are strongly validated by a 535% Q2 earnings surprise, 100% upward revision agreement, and management raising FY2026 revenue guidance to $1.1–$1.2 billion.

Material risks

  • 1Extreme revenue concentration from sole reliance on the Korlym franchise and the early-stage Lifyorli launch, exposing the company to competitive cortisol modulators.
  • 2Clinical pipeline failure of ongoing oncology and hypercortisolism programs, which would limit long-term diversification beyond the dual commercial franchise.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed