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NASDAQ:CPRX

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock (NASDAQ:CPRX)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$31.49
▼
$31.49
50-Day Range
$31.34
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$31.51
52-Week Range
$19.05
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$32.56
Volume
N/A
Average Volume
2.62 million shs
Market Capitalization
$3.86 billion
P/E Ratio
18.10
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$32.00
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for patients living with rare neuromuscular, neurological and metabolic diseases. The company’s mission centers on delivering safe and effective treatments that address unmet medical needs in small patient populations.

The company’s lead product is Firdapse® (amifampridine phosphate), a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS). In addition, Catalyst markets Ruzurgi® (amifampridine) tablets for pediatric LEMS patients. Beyond these approved therapies, Catalyst is advancing its pipeline programs that aim to extend its expertise in ion channel modulators to other rare and difficult-to-treat conditions.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals went public on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The company focuses its operations on clinical development, regulatory strategy and commercialization activities within the United States. Catalyst continues to explore opportunities for international collaborations and licensing arrangements to broaden patient access to its rare disease portfolio.

Catalyst is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick J. McEnany, who brings extensive experience in pharmaceutical product development and commercialization. Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its regulatory and commercial capabilities while advancing its pipeline toward future regulatory filings and potential approvals.

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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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38th Percentile Overall Score

CPRX MarketRank™: 
1.89227260531 of 5 stars

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 684th out of 902 stocks in the healthcare sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.56, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

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

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals are expected to grow by 16.67% in the coming year, from $2.64 to $3.08 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is 18.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.37.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is 18.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Healthcare sector average P/E ratio of about 271.05.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a PEG Ratio of 0.96. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a P/B Ratio of 4.06. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Short Interest

    There is no current short interest data available for CPRX.
  • Dividend Yield

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Search Interest

    1 people have searched for CPRX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    10.40% of the stock of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    79.22% of the stock of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' insider trading history.
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CPRX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRX) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 6th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.18. The biopharmaceutical company earned $148.39 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $136.79 million. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.76% and a net margin of 37.08%.
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, October 1st 2025, which allows the company to buy back $200,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 8.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Top institutional investors of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals include IFP Advisors Inc. Insiders that own company stock include Steve Miller, David S Tierney, Brian Elsbernd, Richard J Daly, Gary Ingenito, Alicia Grande, Preethi Sundaram, Carmen Jeffrey Del and Molly Harper.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Catalyst Pharmaceuticals investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Micron Technology (MU), Plug Power (PLUG), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/06/2025
Today
10/25/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CPRX
CIK
1369568
Employees
80
Year Founded
2002

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$33.00
Low Price Target
$31.50
Potential Upside/Downside
+1.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.56
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$1.74
Trailing P/E Ratio
18.10
Forward P/E Ratio
11.93
P/E Growth
0.96
Net Income
$214.33 million
Net Margins
37.08%
Pretax Margin
49.66%
Return on Equity
35.76%
Return on Assets
31.31%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
7.10
Quick Ratio
6.84

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$596.96 million
Price / Sales
6.46
Cash Flow
$2.92 per share
Price / Cash Flow
10.77
Book Value
$7.76 per share
Price / Book
4.06

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
122,420,000
Free Float
109,688,000
Market Cap
$3.86 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.74

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This page (NASDAQ:CPRX) was last updated on 7/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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