Celcuity (CELC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. These assays are intended to serve as companion diagnostics, guiding the use of therapies such as PARP inhibitors and other targeted molecules in oncology. In addition to its core diagnostic offerings, Celcuity collaborates with pharmaceutical companies to co-develop new companion tests alongside emerging drug candidates, aiming to streamline clinical development and regulatory approval.

Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Celcuity was founded in the mid-2000s by a team of scientists and clinicians with extensive experience in cancer biology and diagnostic innovation. The company’s operations are primarily focused on the North American market, where it provides testing services through its CAP-accredited and CLIA-registered laboratory. Celcuity’s leadership team brings together expertise in biopharma partnerships, clinical diagnostics, and regulatory affairs to advance its pipeline of precision oncology solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $49.80 to $54.95
• 50-Day Range: $45.22 to $62.53
• 52-Week Range: $7.57 to $63.06
• Volume: 1.72 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.10 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.20 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $56.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Celcuity Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Celcuity scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 460th out of 950 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Celcuity has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Celcuity is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Celcuity has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Celcuity are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($2.62) to ($3.24) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Celcuity is -15.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Celcuity is -15.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Celcuity has a P/B Ratio of 16.71. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.48% of the outstanding shares of Celcuity have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Celcuity has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Celcuity has recently decreased by 17.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Celcuity does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Celcuity does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.48% of the outstanding shares of Celcuity have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Celcuity has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Celcuity has recently decreased by 17.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.14

News Sentiment

Celcuity has a news sentiment score of 0.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Celcuity this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

23 people have searched for CELC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 229% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Celcuity to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Celcuity insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,818,744.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.77% of the stock of Celcuity is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

63.33% of the stock of Celcuity is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CELC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CELC shares performed this year?

Celcuity's stock was trading at $13.09 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CELC shares have increased by 296.9% and is now trading at $51.96.

How were Celcuity's earnings last quarter?

Celcuity, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 14th. The company reported ($1.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.90) by $0.14.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Celcuity IPO?

Celcuity (CELC) raised $18 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, September 20th 2017. The company issued 2,000,000 shares at a price of $8.00-$10.00 per share. Craig-Hallum Capital Group served as the underwriter for the IPO.

Who are Celcuity's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Celcuity include Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.02%), Red Door Wealth Management LLC (0.02%) and Avanza Fonder AB. Insiders that own company stock include Richard E Buller and David Dalvey.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Celcuity?

Shares of CELC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Celcuity own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Celcuity investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/14/2025
• Today: 10/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: MED - BIOMED/GENE
• Sub-Industry: Healthcare
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CELC
• CIK: 1603454
• Web: www.celcuity.com
• Phone: (763) 392-0767
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 40
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Celcuity: $56.50
• High Price Target: $70.00
• Low Price Target: $30.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.45)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$111.78 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -150.07%
• Return on Assets: -64.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.24
• Current Ratio: 4.58
• Quick Ratio: 4.58

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $3.11 per share
• Price / Book: 16.71

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 42,427,000
• Free Float: 35,736,000
• Market Cap: $2.20 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.70