Analyst Upside

AU · rank #18 · 2026-09-10

CORT

NASDAQ · $12.51B (USD)

SignalBuy1.1strength 1.1 / 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.
-0.172
Analyst upside
Consensus target $141.00
+21.9%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+24.16%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.50
Gross margin TTM+98.3%
52w high$126.38
Market cap (USD)$12.51B

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Summary

Corcept Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in cortisol receptor antagonists, deriving the vast majority of its revenue from treating Cushing’s syndrome with its Korlym franchise and newly launched Lifyorli [1, 2].

Rationale

A massive 535% Q2 earnings surprise, 100% upward revision agreement, and raised FY26 guidance strongly validate the analyst upside signal and reflect accelerating fundamental momentum [1].

Material risks

  • 1Extreme revenue concentration in Korlym and its authorized generic exposes the company to severe top-line erosion from generic competition or reimbursement changes [1, 2].
  • 2Execution and commercialization risks surrounding the launch of Lifyorli could cause growth to stall if uptake fails to meet raised full-year expectations [1].

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