Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NasdaqGS:CRNX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$8.8b

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 50.4% and 53.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 49.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -32.2% in 3 years.

Key information

50.4%

Earnings growth rate

49.77%

EPS growth rate

Pharmaceuticals earnings growth14.4%
Revenue growth rate53.7%
Future return on equity-32.19%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated08 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Jul 07

Vertex To Acquire Crinetics For ~$10bn - What Investors Should Know

Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated acquires Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for $85/share, valuing the deal at ~$10bn to diversify beyond its cystic fibrosis franchise. CRNX brings PALSONIFY, a newly approved oral acromegaly therapy with blockbuster potential, and atumelnant, a Phase 3 CAH candidate, strengthening VRTX's rare disease portfolio. VRTX expects Crinetics' assets to deliver up to $5bn peak annual revenues, supporting a path toward five blockbuster products and ~$20bn revenues by 2030. The CRNX acquisition is funded by cash and debt, leveraging VRTX's strong balance sheet, with anticipated deal closure in Q3 2026 and minimal near-term financial strain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Jun 26

CRNX: Delayed Rival Entry Will Support Early Acromegaly Launch Execution

The analyst fair value estimate for Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has been revised from $108.00 to $97.00, with analysts citing a reset to more moderate revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, and updated assumptions around future margins and P/E multiples, even as they highlight potential benefits from delayed competitive pressure in acromegaly following the Oclaiz complete response letter. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Crinetics Pharmaceuticals highlights a mix of valuation resets and constructive views on the launch setup for Palsonify in acromegaly.
Analysis Article Jun 19

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) Stock Could Be 56.5% Undervalued After ENDO 2026 Data

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) is back in focus after presenting extensive new data at the Endocrine Society’s 2026 meeting, covering both its approved acromegaly drug PALSONIFY and its investigational ACTH receptor antagonist atumelnant. See our latest analysis for Crinetics Pharmaceuticals. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals’ recent ENDO 2026 updates have arrived alongside a mixed share price picture, with a 7 day share price return of 6.98% contrasting with a year to date decline of 23.24%, while...
Analysis Article May 13

Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRNX) Revenue Forecasts By 11%

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRNX ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts...
Seeking Alpha Jan 02

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals: Attractive Speculative Bet On Market Weakness

Summary Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is currently overvalued but holds strong Wall Street support with a $75.07 average price target, indicating a 47.43% upside. The FDA accepted Crinetics' NDA for paltusotine, setting a PDUFA date of 09/24/2025. Crinetics is preparing for a fall 2025 launch of paltusotine, engaging with payers and endocrinologists to ensure broad patient access and formulary placement. Despite its valuation, Crinetics' advancements in acromegaly treatment and strong Wall Street backing make it a hold and potential acquisition on pullbacks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 12

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals: Stop, Look, And Listen Before Buying This High-Priced Clinical Stage Biotech

Summary Paltusotine in the treatment of acromegaly is Crinetics lead therapy with NDA filing planned in H2 2024. Crinetics has no approved drug and its lead therapy will face significant competition once approved. Investors should be aware of the high-risk nature of investing in Crinetics Pharmaceuticals. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 23

Crinetics: Earlier Data Release For CAH Treatment Bodes Well For Upcoming Conference Data

Summary Positive data released from 4 patients from phase 2 study that took Atumelnant for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, showing reductions in key biomarkers of A4 and 17-OHP. An NDA submission of Paltusotine for the treatment of patients with Acromegaly expected in the 2nd half of 2024. Additional results from phase 2 open-label study, using Atumelnant for patients with CAH, to be presented at ENDO Conference on June 3rd 2024 at 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET. Pending positive talks with FDA, possible initiation of phase 3 study using Paltusotine for the treatment of patients with Carcinoid Syndrome by end of 2024. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CRNX - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028418-300-220-3398
12/31/2027172-473-361-36713
12/31/202668-516-418-39113
3/31/202618-496-420-414N/A
12/31/20258-465-384-378N/A
9/30/20252-423-354-348N/A
6/30/20251-370-306-300N/A
3/31/20251-328-270-266N/A
12/31/20241-298-234-230N/A
9/30/20241-278-206-202N/A
6/30/20241-259-187-180N/A
3/31/20242-235-184-178N/A
12/31/20234-215-173-169N/A
9/30/20235-199-167-163N/A
6/30/20235-184-161-160N/A
3/31/20234-175-144-142N/A
12/31/20225-164-117-115N/A
9/30/20225-150-104-103N/A
6/30/20225-136-91-90N/A
3/31/20224-119-82-82N/A
12/31/20211-108-89-89N/A
9/30/2021N/A-98-82-82N/A
6/30/2021N/A-89-74-74N/A
3/31/2021N/A-79-70-70N/A
12/31/20200-74-62-62N/A
9/30/20200-67-60-60N/A
6/30/20201-63-55-55N/A
3/31/20201-59-52-52N/A
12/31/20191-50N/A-46N/A
9/30/20192-44N/A-39N/A
6/30/20192-38N/A-31N/A
3/31/20192-31N/A-23N/A
12/31/20182-27N/A-19N/A
9/30/20182-21N/A-16N/A
6/30/20182-16N/A-13N/A
3/31/20182-12N/A-11N/A
12/31/20172-9N/A-9N/A
12/31/20161-6N/A-5N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CRNX is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Earnings vs Market: CRNX is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

High Growth Earnings: CRNX is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CRNX's revenue (53.7% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (12.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CRNX's revenue (53.7% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CRNX is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/09 21:43
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Brian SkorneyBaird
Joshua SchimmerCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
David LebowitzCitigroup Inc