Corcept Therapeutics Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Corcept Therapeutics has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 0.4%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 9.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18.7% per year. Corcept Therapeutics's return on equity is 7.4%, and it has net margins of 6.1%.
Key information
0.39%
Earnings growth rate
2.93%
EPS growth rate
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth | 5.95% |
| Revenue growth rate | 18.71% |
| Return on equity | 7.42% |
| Net Margin | 6.07% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 11
CORT: New Ovarian Cancer Therapy Approval Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised Corcept Therapeutics' implied fair value target to $73.40 from $67.40. This reflects updated assumptions that indicate higher revenue growth and profit margins, slightly offset by a higher discount rate and a lower future P/E multiple following recent mixed price target revisions and a rating upgrade on the stock.Seeking Alpha • May 04
Corcept: 'Strong Buy' On Lifyorli FDA Approval And ALS Phase 3 Advancement
Summary Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated remains a Strong Buy following early FDA approval of Lyforli [relacorilant] plus nab-paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [PROC]. The company expects further upside from European approval, additional oncology indications, and a triple-combo study with Avastin, with key data and decisions anticipated by year-end. Phase 2 data for dazucorilant in ALS showed significant 1- and 2-year survival benefits, supporting a planned phase 3 study targeting overall survival as a primary endpoint. CORT 2026 revenue guidance was raised to $950–$1,050 million, driven by strong Lyforli uptake and robust Korlym sales, though risks include EU approval uncertainty and potential pricing pressures. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 25
CORT: Ovarian Cancer Approval Will Support Future Upside Despite Patent Setback
Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Corcept Therapeutics, with changes such as H.C. Wainwright moving its target to $67, alongside offsetting increases from firms like Canaccord. These moves reflect updated views on patent risk, generic competition and the long term earnings profile implied by largely unchanged fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 11
CORT: Ovarian Cancer Approval Will Support Future Upside Despite Generic Headwinds
Corcept Therapeutics' updated analyst price target has been reset to $67, with analysts citing a tempered revenue growth outlook, slightly stronger expected profit margins, and an unchanged fair value and future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Corcept Therapeutics reflects a mixed but engaged view, with several firms recalibrating price targets and ratings after legal and regulatory updates.Narrative Update • Mar 27
CORT: Ovarian Cancer Approval Will Drive Future Upside Despite Generic Risk
Corcept Therapeutics' updated analyst price target has moved to $67.40 from $65.40. Analysts cite refined fair value assumptions and a slightly higher future P/E multiple as they reassess the stock following mixed target changes across recent research coverage.Narrative Update • Mar 10
CORT: Future Generic Ruling And Oncology Data Will Drive Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Corcept Therapeutics to $67 from $105, reflecting lower fair value assumptions and revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins after the court ruling that allows Teva's generic Korlym to participate in the Cushing's syndrome market. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Corcept Therapeutics clusters around the patent ruling on Teva's generic Korlym and its implications for the Cushing's syndrome market.Narrative Update • Feb 24
CORT: Future Court Ruling And Oncology Data Will Drive Long Term Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Corcept Therapeutics from $94.20 to $76.40 and the implied future P/E from 18.66x to 16.90x, reflecting a lower price target from $105 to $67 following the court decision allowing Teva's generic Korlym to compete, along with a more cautious view on revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Corcept Therapeutics focus heavily on the legal outcome around Teva's generic Korlym and what that could mean for valuation, growth expectations, and execution risk.Narrative Update • Feb 09
CORT: Future Regulatory And Oncology Outcomes Will Drive Long Term Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Corcept Therapeutics by about $1, citing updated models that reflect steady assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Recent research maintains the overall investment thesis despite regulatory developments.Narrative Update • Jan 26
CORT: Future Endocrine And Oncology Decisions Will Drive Long Term Upside
Narrative Update: Corcept Therapeutics Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Corcept Therapeutics to $94.20 from $91.00, citing updated assumptions around higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple in their latest models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Corcept Therapeutics has focused on how its Cushing's syndrome franchise could support long term growth, while also highlighting uncertainties around future positioning and execution.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CORT: Upcoming Endocrine And Oncology Decisions Will Shape Long Term Upside
Analysts have reset their price target framework for Corcept Therapeutics from about $127 to roughly $91, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, informed in part by recent coverage that compares relacorilant and Korlym with existing Cushing's syndrome treatments. Analyst Commentary Street research around Corcept Therapeutics is limited in the recent set of notes, but one new initiation helps frame how some investors might think about both the clinical and valuation setup for the stock.Analysis Article • Jan 01
The Price Is Right For Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) Even After Diving 56%
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated ( NASDAQ:CORT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been...Narrative Update • Dec 17
CORT: Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Decisions May Drive Upside Despite Pharmacy Transition Risks
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Corcept Therapeutics to $127.20 from $134.50, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate. They also point to stronger long term revenue growth, expanding profit margins and a lower future P E multiple supported by continued confidence in the commercial potential of Korlym and relacorilant.Analysis Article • Oct 07
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) Stocks Shoot Up 30% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
The Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated ( NASDAQ:CORT ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Corcept Therapeutics makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 769 | 47 | 503 | 260 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 761 | 98 | 449 | 255 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 741 | 105 | 402 | 260 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 716 | 132 | 352 | 251 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 685 | 133 | 315 | 249 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 675 | 140 | 280 | 247 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 629 | 140 | 244 | 231 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 570 | 125 | 216 | 217 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 524 | 117 | 192 | 202 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 482 | 105 | 184 | 184 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 450 | 91 | 179 | 166 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 428 | 94 | 169 | 154 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 414 | 94 | 164 | 144 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 402 | 101 | 153 | 131 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 398 | 117 | 143 | 123 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 392 | 113 | 138 | 118 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 380 | 112 | 130 | 113 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 366 | 113 | 122 | 114 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 353 | 106 | 116 | 114 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 343 | 98 | 112 | 119 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 340 | 99 | 107 | 118 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 354 | 106 | 105 | 115 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 356 | 109 | 107 | 111 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 351 | 114 | 104 | 100 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 335 | 106 | 104 | 95 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 306 | 94 | 100 | 89 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 285 | 87 | 95 | 83 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 268 | 78 | 92 | 80 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 258 | 76 | 87 | 78 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 251 | 75 | 81 | 75 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 238 | 152 | 77 | 70 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 216 | 148 | 72 | 63 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 189 | 142 | 66 | 50 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 159 | 129 | 62 | 40 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 130 | 35 | 57 | 33 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 109 | 24 | 52 | 29 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 93 | 13 | 50 | 26 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 81 | 8 | 45 | 24 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 72 | 5 | 42 | 21 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 64 | 1 | 41 | 18 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 56 | -2 | 38 | 16 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 50 | -6 | 37 | 15 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 44 | -11 | 36 | 15 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 38 | -17 | 36 | 15 |
Quality Earnings: CORT has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CORT's current net profit margins (6.1%) are lower than last year (19.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CORT's earnings have grown by 0.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CORT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CORT had negative earnings growth (-64.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Pharmaceuticals industry average (-5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CORT's Return on Equity (7.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 21:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated is covered by 18 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tazeen Ahmad | BofA Global Research |
| Debjit Chattopadhyay | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| David Buck | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |