Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPR) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class biological therapeutics for the treatment of rare disorders. Capricor's lead candidate, CAP-1002, is an allogeneic cell therapy that is currently in clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Capricor has also established itself as one of the leading companies investigating the field of extracellular vesicles and is exploring the potential of CAP-2003, a cell-free, exosome-based candidate, to treat a variety of disorders.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorMedical
Phone310-358-3200
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.67 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees40
OptionableNot Optionable
Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CAPR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capricor Therapeutics' stock symbol?
Capricor Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CAPR."
How were Capricor Therapeutics' earnings last quarter?
Capricor Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CAPR) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 13th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.14) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.13) by $0.01. The biotechnology company earned $0.22 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.90 million. Capricor Therapeutics had a net margin of 24.75% and a negative return on equity of 159.36%. View Capricor Therapeutics' Earnings History.
When is Capricor Therapeutics' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CAPR?
2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Capricor Therapeutics' stock. Their forecasts range from $3.50 to $4.00. On average, they expect Capricor Therapeutics' stock price to reach $3.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 525.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Capricor Therapeutics.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Capricor Therapeutics?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Capricor Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Capricor Therapeutics.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Capricor Therapeutics stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Capricor Therapeutics stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the development of novel therapeutics to prevent and treat heart disease. The Company has two drug candidates in development: Cenderitide and CU-NP. Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., formerly known as Nile Therapeutics, Inc., is based in San Mateo, California. " (1/21/2019)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "Valuation and potential impediments to achieving it. We reiterate our Buy rating and $8.60 price target. Our price target is based on our clinical net present value (NPV) model, which is currently driven by the company’s lead asset, CAP-1002 in DMD patients. We believe this method is appropriate in capturing the value of the clinical stage pipeline by allowing us to flex multiple assumptions, including chance of success, peak sales estimates, and year of commercial launch." (11/20/2018)
- 3. Maxim Group analysts commented, "Capricor reported 3Q18 with a net loss of ($4.1M) and ended the period with $10.4M in cash on the balance sheet, runway into 2Q18. We do expect that the company will need to raise capital in early 2019, prior to reaching data for the HOPE-2 study, which is expected in 2020." (11/14/2018)
Has Capricor Therapeutics been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about CAPR stock has trended negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Capricor Therapeutics earned a coverage optimism score of -2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the biotechnology company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Capricor Therapeutics' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Capricor Therapeutics include Alpine Immune Sciences (ALPN), Synergy Pharmaceuticals (SGYP), Medicure (MCUJF), KemPharm (KMPH), Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), Aridis Pharmaceuticals (ARDS), Infinity Pharmaceuticals (INFI), Merrimack Pharmaceuticals (MACK), Immune Design (IMDZ), Scpharmaceuticals (SCPH), Avenue Therapeutics (ATXI), Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (ZYNE), CTI BioPharma (CTIC), Entasis Therapeutics (ETTX) and BIOLINERX LTD/S (BLRX).
Who are Capricor Therapeutics' key executives?
Capricor Therapeutics' management team includes the folowing people:
- Frank I. Litvack M.D., Independent Executive Chairman of the Board (Age 59)
- Linda Marban Ph.D., President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 51)
- Anthony Bergmann, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer (Age 32)
- Karen G. Krasney J.D., Executive Vice President, General Counsel (Age 62)
- Thomas Lyle Copmann Ph.D., Vice President - Regulatory Affairs and Drug Development (Age 61)
- Houman Hemmati M.D., Ph.D., Vice President - Medical & Clinical Development, New Therapies
- Luis Rodriguez-Borlado Ph.D., Vice President - Regenerative Therapies
- Rachel Smith Ph.D., Vice President - Research & Development (Age 36)
- Deborah Ascheim M.D., Chief Medical Officer
- Joshua A. Kazam, Director (Age 40)
How do I buy shares of Capricor Therapeutics?
Shares of CAPR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Capricor Therapeutics' stock price today?
One share of CAPR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.60.
How big of a company is Capricor Therapeutics?
Capricor Therapeutics has a market capitalization of $18.64 million and generates $2.67 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $2.43 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.44) on an earnings per share basis. Capricor Therapeutics employs 40 workers across the globe.
What is Capricor Therapeutics' official website?
How can I contact Capricor Therapeutics?
Capricor Therapeutics' mailing address is 8840 WILSHIRE BLVD 2ND FLOOR, BEVERLY HILLS CA, 90211. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 310-358-3200 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ CAPR)
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