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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NasdaqGS:CRNX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$9.0b

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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -33%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 12.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 51.6% per year.

Key information

-33.03%

Earnings growth rate

-12.76%

EPS growth rate

Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth5.95%
Revenue growth rate51.61%
Return on equity-42.08%
Net Margin-1,189.88%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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Narrative Update • Jul 28

CRNX: Vertex Deal Price Will Anchor Shares As Endocrine Data Progresses

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' analyst price target has reset toward the agreed $85 per share cash acquisition price, with updated models reflecting the $85.50 fair value estimate and the view from multiple firms that the Vertex deal now anchors both the upside and downside scenarios. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Crinetics Pharmaceuticals points to a clear shift in focus toward the US$85 per share cash offer from Vertex Pharmaceuticals as the key reference point for valuation.
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Narrative Update • Jul 10

CRNX: Takeover Offer And Delayed Rival Entry Will Shape Endocrine Outlook

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed from $97 to $90 as analysts recalibrate expectations around the $85 per share cash acquisition by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the cluster of rating downgrades to Hold or Neutral that now anchor views closer to the agreed deal price. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Crinetics Pharmaceuticals are now largely treating the stock as a merger arbitrage situation, with ratings concentrated around Hold or Neutral and price targets aligning closely with the agreed US$85 per share cash offer from Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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
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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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Crinetics Pharmaceuticals makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:CRNX Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 2642-5022140
31 Mar 2618-4962070
31 Dec 258-4651910
30 Sep 252-4231660
30 Jun 251-3701390
31 Mar 251-3281140
31 Dec 241-2981000
30 Sep 241-278890
30 Jun 241-259780
31 Mar 242-235670
31 Dec 234-215580
30 Sep 235-199520
30 Jun 235-184490
31 Mar 234-175460
31 Dec 225-164420
30 Sep 225-150380
30 Jun 225-136330
31 Mar 224-119280
31 Dec 211-108250
30 Sep 210-98220
30 Jun 210-89210
31 Mar 210-79190
31 Dec 200-74180
30 Sep 200-67160
30 Jun 201-63160
31 Mar 201-59140
31 Dec 191-50140
30 Sep 192-44130
30 Jun 192-38110
31 Mar 192-3190
31 Dec 182-2770
30 Sep 182-2150
30 Jun 182-1630
31 Mar 182-1230
31 Dec 172-920
31 Dec 161-620

Quality Earnings: CRNX is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: CRNX is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CRNX is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 33% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare CRNX's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: CRNX is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Pharmaceuticals industry (1%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: CRNX has a negative Return on Equity (-42.08%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/03 19:04
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/31 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 6 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

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