Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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CPRX Stock Forecast


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $19.38 (represents a -8.89% downside from CPRX’s last price of $21.27) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 4 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

CPRX Price Target


The average price target for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) is $19.38 based on 1-year price targets from 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $24.00 to $15.50. This represents a potential -8.89% downside from CPRX's last price of $21.27.

CPRX Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CPRX stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 4 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 21, 2022Truist Financial$18.00$19.15-6.01%-15.37%
Dec 21, 2022H.C. Wainwright$24.00$18.6029.03%12.83%
Dec 19, 2022Joseph CatanzaroPiper Sandler$20.00$16.4121.88%-5.97%
Aug 24, 2022Scott HenryRoth Capital$15.50$14.913.96%-27.13%
Aug 11, 2022Truist Financial$17.00$13.4626.30%-20.08%
Aug 11, 2022H.C. Wainwright$18.00$13.1337.09%-15.37%

The latest Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock forecast, released on Dec 21, 2022 by Truist Financial company, set a price target of $18.00, which represents a -6.01% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($19.15), and a -15.37% decrease from CPRX last price ($21.27).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$21.27$21.27$21.27
Upside/Downside-100.00%-100.00%-100.00%

In the current month, the average price target of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's last price of $21.27. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 12, 2024OppenheimerBuyBuyHold
Aug 12, 2024H.C. WainwrightUnderperformUnderperformHold
Aug 12, 2024H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyHold
Aug 09, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Jun 03, 2024H.C. WainwrightUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jun 03, 2024OppenheimerBuyBuyHold
May 10, 2024H.C. WainwrightUnderperformUnderperformHold
May 10, 2024OppenheimerBuyBuyHold
May 10, 2024H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyHold
Mar 27, 2024CitigroupUnderperformUnderperformHold
Mar 07, 2024OppenheimerBuyBuyHold
Mar 07, 2024Cantor FitzgeraldUnderperformUnderperformHold
Dec 19, 2022Piper SandlerOverweightOverweightHold
Aug 24, 2022Roth CapitalBuyDowngrade

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's last stock rating was published by Oppenheimer on Aug 12, 2024. The company gave CPRX a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Financial Forecast


Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Revenue Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
Revenue--------$110.57M$102.69M$99.58M$85.37M$60.76M$57.24M$53.11M$43.09M$38.31M$35.95M$36.37M$30.20M$31.01M$29.32M$29.60M$29.14M$30.12M$30.90M$28.84M$12.45M
Avg Forecast$150.24M$142.46M$141.23M$128.38M$134.09M$123.41M$111.77M$98.78M$105.93M$100.37M$91.71M$81.62M$58.10M$53.69M$49.21M$42.75M$38.18M$34.59M$31.51M$31.68M$30.11M$31.50M$29.48M$31.46M$29.40M$33.19M$18.49M$1.61M
High Forecast$156.73M$148.61M$147.34M$136.28M$136.26M$123.43M$111.77M$98.78M$107.55M$100.38M$95.68M$85.15M$60.61M$53.69M$49.21M$42.75M$38.18M$34.59M$31.51M$31.68M$30.11M$31.50M$29.48M$31.46M$29.40M$33.19M$18.49M$1.61M
Low Forecast$143.25M$135.83M$134.66M$122.50M$131.75M$123.39M$111.77M$98.78M$104.94M$100.36M$87.45M$77.82M$55.39M$53.69M$49.21M$42.75M$38.18M$34.59M$31.51M$31.68M$30.11M$31.50M$29.48M$31.46M$29.40M$33.19M$18.49M$1.61M
# Analysts1114634454443333444444443333
Surprise %--------1.04%1.02%1.09%1.05%1.05%1.07%1.08%1.01%1.00%1.04%1.15%0.95%1.03%0.93%1.00%0.93%1.02%0.93%1.56%7.74%

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $98.78M, with a low forecast of $98.78M, and a high forecast of $98.78M. CPRX's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -10.67% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $110.57M (Dec 23).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals EBITDA Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts1114634454443333444444443333
EBITDA--------$24.74M$-37.19M$46.70M$42.14M$30.80M$25.66M$28.61M$17.40M$12.85M$14.10M$15.93M$9.98M$8.76M$11.83M$11.08M$11.45M$9.08M$14.64M$11.87M$-287.49K
Avg Forecast$54.26M$51.45M$51.01M$46.37M$48.43M$44.57M$40.37M$35.68M$38.26M$36.25M$33.13M$29.48M$20.98M$19.40M$17.78M$19.99M$13.80M$12.50M$11.38M$12.20M$10.88M$11.38M$10.65M$9.88M$10.62M$11.99M$6.68M$-1.09M
High Forecast$56.61M$53.68M$53.22M$49.22M$49.21M$44.58M$40.37M$35.68M$38.84M$36.25M$34.56M$30.75M$21.89M$19.40M$17.78M$23.99M$13.80M$12.50M$11.38M$14.64M$10.88M$11.38M$10.65M$11.85M$10.62M$11.99M$6.68M$-873.35K
Low Forecast$51.74M$49.06M$48.64M$44.24M$47.59M$44.57M$40.37M$35.68M$37.90M$36.25M$31.58M$28.11M$20.01M$19.40M$17.78M$15.99M$13.80M$12.50M$11.38M$9.76M$10.88M$11.38M$10.65M$7.90M$10.62M$11.99M$6.68M$-1.31M
Surprise %--------0.65%-1.03%1.41%1.43%1.47%1.32%1.61%0.87%0.93%1.13%1.40%0.82%0.80%1.04%1.04%1.16%0.85%1.22%1.78%0.26%

4 analysts predict CPRX's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $35.68M, with a high of $35.68M and a low of $35.68M. This is 44.19% upper than Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $24.74M.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Net Income Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts1114634454443333444444443333
Net Income--------$34.84M$-30.76M$37.76M$29.57M$25.47M$22.75M$21.62M$13.24M$9.31M$10.33M$12.18M$7.66M$11.44M$43.34M$9.78M$10.43M$7.93M$13.63M$10.96M$-644.50K
Avg Forecast$52.25M$45.56M$45.15M$36.79M$42.64M$38.12M$28.59M$24.87M$33.23M$-37.62M$31.85M$40.38M$26.34M$23.68M$21.19M$15.13M$14.46M$12.96M$11.97M$9.37M$11.22M$11.97M$10.60M$9.27M$12.88M$13.71M$3.12M$-1.12M
High Forecast$55.19M$48.12M$47.68M$39.04M$45.98M$40.27M$30.20M$24.89M$35.31M$-35.35M$33.64M$42.65M$27.82M$23.68M$21.19M$18.16M$14.46M$12.96M$11.97M$11.24M$11.22M$11.97M$10.60M$11.12M$12.88M$13.71M$3.12M$-892.39K
Low Forecast$49.09M$42.81M$42.42M$34.53M$38.46M$35.82M$26.86M$24.85M$29.77M$-39.74M$29.93M$37.94M$24.74M$23.68M$21.19M$12.11M$14.46M$12.96M$11.97M$7.49M$11.22M$11.97M$10.60M$7.41M$12.88M$13.71M$3.12M$-1.34M
Surprise %--------1.05%0.82%1.19%0.73%0.97%0.96%1.02%0.88%0.64%0.80%1.02%0.82%1.02%3.62%0.92%1.13%0.62%0.99%3.52%0.58%

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $24.87M, with a range of $24.85M to $24.89M. CPRX's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -28.62% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $34.84M (Dec 23).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals SG&A Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts1114634454443333444444443333
SG&A--------$42.04M$33.56M$28.40M$29.72M$14.67M$14.17M$12.92M$16.43M$13.23M$12.15M$11.53M$12.72M$13.35M$9.98M$10.83M$10.06M$11.41M$8.07M$8.99M$8.42M
Avg Forecast$50.83M$48.20M$47.79M$43.44M$45.37M$41.76M$37.82M$33.42M$35.84M$33.96M$31.03M$27.62M$19.66M$18.17M$16.65M$18.78M$12.92M$11.70M$10.66M$15.54M$10.19M$10.66M$9.98M$8.94M$9.95M$11.23M$6.25M$544.50K
High Forecast$53.03M$50.28M$49.85M$46.11M$46.10M$41.76M$37.82M$33.42M$36.39M$33.96M$32.37M$28.81M$20.51M$18.17M$16.65M$22.53M$12.92M$11.70M$10.66M$18.65M$10.19M$10.66M$9.98M$10.73M$9.95M$11.23M$6.25M$544.50K
Low Forecast$48.47M$45.96M$45.56M$41.45M$44.58M$41.75M$37.82M$33.42M$35.51M$33.96M$29.59M$26.33M$18.74M$18.17M$16.65M$15.02M$12.92M$11.70M$10.66M$12.43M$10.19M$10.66M$9.98M$7.16M$9.95M$11.23M$6.25M$544.50K
Surprise %--------1.17%0.99%0.92%1.08%0.75%0.78%0.78%0.88%1.02%1.04%1.08%0.82%1.31%0.94%1.09%1.13%1.15%0.72%1.44%15.46%

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $33.42M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $33.42M to $33.42M. The forecast indicates a -20.49% fall compared to CPRX last annual SG&A of $42.04M (Dec 23).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals EPS Forecast

Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19Jun 19Mar 19
# Analysts1114634454443333444444443333
EPS---------$-0.29$0.36$0.28$0.24$0.22$0.21$0.13$0.09$0.10$0.12$0.07$0.11$0.42$0.09$0.10$0.08$0.13$0.11$-0.01
Avg Forecast$0.42$0.36$0.36$0.29$0.34$0.30$0.23$0.20$0.27$-0.30$0.25$0.32$0.21$0.19$0.17$0.14$0.12$0.10$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.11$0.03$-0.13
High Forecast$0.44$0.38$0.38$0.31$0.37$0.32$0.24$0.20$0.28$-0.28$0.27$0.34$0.22$0.19$0.17$0.14$0.12$0.10$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.11$0.03$-0.13
Low Forecast$0.39$0.34$0.34$0.28$0.31$0.29$0.21$0.20$0.24$-0.32$0.24$0.30$0.20$0.19$0.17$0.14$0.12$0.10$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.11$0.03$-0.13
Surprise %--------0.00%0.97%1.42%0.87%1.14%1.16%1.24%0.96%0.78%0.96%1.25%0.81%1.22%4.38%1.06%1.15%0.77%1.18%4.40%0.08%

According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.20, with a low estimate of $0.20 and a high estimate of $0.20. This represents a 66010.00% increase compared to CPRX previous annual EPS of - (Dec 23).

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Peer Comparison by Price Target


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HEPAHepion Pharmaceuticals$0.52$70.0013361.54%Buy
INZYInozyme Pharma$2.94$16.00444.22%Buy
XFORX4 Pharmaceuticals$0.74$3.67395.95%Buy
TERNTerns Pharmaceuticals$6.80$18.67174.56%Buy
BTAIBioXcel Therapeutics$0.39$1.00156.41%Buy
MREOMereo BioPharma Group$3.40$8.00135.29%Buy
VKTXViking Therapeutics$46.70$97.80109.42%Buy
DAWNDay One Biopharmaceuticals$12.64$24.0089.87%Buy
AKROAkero Therapeutics$30.61$50.0063.35%Buy
SRPTSarepta Therapeutics$125.76$187.2048.85%Buy
ACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals$17.41$25.5046.47%Buy
AXSMAxsome Therapeutics$93.51$133.0042.23%Buy
INCYIncyte$69.40$90.1129.84%Buy
MDGLMadrigal Pharmaceuticals$306.08$315.753.16%Buy
EXELExelixis$34.69$30.89-10.95%Buy
CPRXCatalyst Pharmaceuticals$22.07$19.38-12.19%Buy
TGTXTG Therapeutics$33.57$23.75-29.25%Buy

CPRX Forecast FAQ


Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals a good buy?

Yes, according to 4 Wall Street analysts, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 4 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of CPRX's total ratings.

What is CPRX's price target?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) average price target is $19.38 with a range of $15.5 to $24, implying a -8.89% from its last price of $21.27. The data is based on 4 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CPRX stock, the company can go down by -8.89% (from the last price of $21.27 to the average price target of $19.38), up by 12.83% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -27.13% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock reach $30?

CPRX's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $19.38 does not support the claim that Catalyst Pharmaceuticals can reach $30 in the near future.

What are Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's analysts' financial forecasts?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $468.04M (high $470.23M, low $465.68M), average EBITDA is $169.05M (high $169.84M, low $168.2M), average net income is $134.23M (high $141.34M, low $125.99M), average SG&A $158.37M (high $159.1M, low $157.57M), and average EPS is $1.07 (high $1.13, low $1). CPRX's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $562.31M (high $588.96M, low $536.24M), average EBITDA is $203.09M (high $212.72M, low $193.68M), average net income is $179.75M (high $190.03M, low $168.85M), average SG&A $190.26M (high $199.28M, low $181.44M), and average EPS is $1.43 (high $1.52, low $1.35).

Did the CPRX's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $398.2M, beating the average analysts forecast of $379.63M by 4.89%. Apple's EBITDA was $86.81M, missing the average prediction of $137.12M by -36.69%. The company's net income was $71.41M, beating the average estimation of $67.85M by 5.25%. Apple's SG&A was $133.71M, beating the average forecast of $128.45M by 4.09%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0006, missing the average prediction of $0.541 by -99.89%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's revenue was $110.57M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $105.93M by 4.38%. The company's EBITDA was $24.74M, missing the average prediction of $38.26M by -35.33%. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's net income was $34.84M, beating the average estimation of $33.23M by 4.85%. The company's SG&A was $42.04M, beating the average forecast of $35.84M by 17.28%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0003, missing the average prediction of $0.265 by -99.89%