Celcuity, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELC) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Celcuity has a consensus analyst rating of “Moderate Buy”, with 11 of 12 analysts rating it a buy and an average 12-month price target of about $155.18.
• The stock recently traded around $88.38, well below its recent highs, and the company reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss of ($0.97) per share versus estimates of ($1.07).
• Recent sentiment is mixed: the company received a major boost from FDA approval for REVTORPYK in advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer, but concerns remain about launch timing, legal scrutiny, and insider selling.

Celcuity, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELC - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the twelve analysts that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and eleven have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $155.1818.

A number of research firms have weighed in on CELC. Macquarie Infrastructure set a $160.00 target price on Celcuity in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Citigroup reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of Celcuity in a research note on Wednesday. Guggenheim reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Celcuity in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $157.00 price objective on shares of Celcuity in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $150.00 target price on shares of Celcuity in a research note on Monday, May 4th.

Celcuity Stock Up 0.1%

CELC opened at $88.38 on Friday. Celcuity has a fifty-two week low of $13.47 and a fifty-two week high of $151.02. The company's 50-day moving average is $108.17 and its 200 day moving average is $110.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.04, a current ratio of 12.31 and a quick ratio of 12.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.31 billion, a P/E ratio of -22.66 and a beta of 0.16.

Celcuity (NASDAQ:CELC - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported ($0.97) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.07) by $0.10. Research analysts expect that Celcuity will post -3.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Celcuity News

Here are the key news stories impacting Celcuity this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Celcuity won FDA approval for REVTORPYK in advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer, a key catalyst that validates the drug and could support future revenue growth. Celcuity gains FDA approval for closely watched breast cancer drug
• Positive Sentiment: Several recent coverage items highlight optimism that the approval could position Celcuity as a more attractive oncology asset, even raising speculation it could draw interest from larger pharmaceutical companies. With FDA approval for its breast cancer blockbuster hopeful, Celcuity could ‘belong in the hands’ of a Big Pharma
• Neutral Sentiment: HC Wainwright kept a Buy rating and $155 price target, but trimmed earnings estimates for FY2026 and multiple 2027 periods, reflecting a more cautious near-term profit outlook despite the long-term story remaining intact.
• Negative Sentiment: Investor concern is building around commercialization timing and rollout execution, which has led some reports to say the FDA approval was not enough to offset questions about launch speed and market uptake. Celcuity Shares Down, FDA Approval Outweighed by Timeline Questions for Breast-Cancer Treatment
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP said it is investigating claims on behalf of Celcuity investors, adding a legal overhang that can pressure sentiment. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Celcuity Inc. - CELC

Insider Activity at Celcuity

In related news, Director David Dalvey sold 25,000 shares of Celcuity stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.68, for a total transaction of $3,517,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 65,000 shares in the company, valued at $9,144,200. The trade was a 27.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Richard E. Buller sold 9,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.46, for a total transaction of $1,264,140.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 6,760 shares in the company, valued at approximately $949,509.60. This trade represents a 57.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 13.33% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Handelsbanken Fonder AB purchased a new stake in Celcuity in the second quarter worth approximately $1,099,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new position in shares of Celcuity during the 2nd quarter valued at $19,683,000. Parallel Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Celcuity during the 1st quarter valued at $38,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its stake in shares of Celcuity by 54.8% in the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 9,600 shares of the company's stock worth $1,095,000 after buying an additional 3,400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Celcuity by 139.1% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 820 shares of the company's stock worth $94,000 after buying an additional 477 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.33% of the company's stock.

About Celcuity

Celcuity, Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in precision oncology diagnostics. The company develops and commercializes predictive biomarker assays designed to identify which patients are most likely to benefit from targeted cancer therapies. By integrating functional profiling of tumor cells with molecular analyses, Celcuity seeks to optimize treatment selection and improve outcomes for patients with solid tumors.

Celcuity’s proprietary platform evaluates tumor cell sensitivity to various therapeutic agents using ex vivo assays that measure DNA damage response and other critical pathways.

This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.