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CPRXCatalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31.49$3.9B
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CPRX
NASDAQ · Biotechnology
$31.49
At close - Aug 8, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.85B
P/E18.7x
52W High$32.56
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q1

Operational Maturity Offsets Narrow Orphan Market Risks

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has successfully transitioned into a highly profitable specialty neurology player, evidenced by operating margins reaching 49.0% in 2026Q1. While the firm benefits from an asset-light model and a fortress balance sheet with $755.9M in ...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

CPRX price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-36% Peers

P/E is 36% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 82 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 82% of market)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Aug 11

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CPRX+36.03%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CPRX+59.20%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CPRX+159.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+77.14%
5-Year Return
CPRX+523.57%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+66.59%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
18.7x
Forward P/EExpansion
16.1x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
10.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
5.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
18.7x
18.3x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
10.6x
10.7x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
18.5x
14.2x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$37.53+19.2%
Base (Fair)$48.75+54.8%
Bull$69.81+121.7%
$37.53 Bear$48.75 Base$69.81 Bull
Current Market Price: $31.49
Trades at a 35.4% discount to Base DCF ($48.75)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$589M+19.8% YoY
Net income
$214M+30.8% YoY
Free cash flow
$209M-12.8% YoY
Operating margin
43.8%+4.1 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)83.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)25.5%
Piotroski Score4 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest
May 11, 2026
$0.52-18.8%
vs $0.64
$149M-0.1%
vs $150M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
$0.42+0.0%
vs $0.42
$153M+6.8%
vs $143M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.43-15.7%
vs $0.51
$148M+8.5%
vs $137M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025
$0.43-25.9%
vs $0.58
$147M+4.3%
vs $140M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GuruFocus·Aug 14, 2026
Chuck Royce's Second Quarter 2026 13F: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Reduction Leads Portfolio Shifts

A Deep Dive into the Small-Cap Pioneer's Latest Moves, Including a -0.42% Impact from Exiting a Major StakeCharles M. Royce, a pioneer of small-cap investing an

Defense World·Aug 9, 2026
California State Teachers Retirement System Acquires 30,717 Shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $CPRX

California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRX) by 27.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 140,716 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock after purchasing an additional 30,717 shares during the quarter.

Reuters·Jul 16, 2026
Italy's Angelini Pharma completes $4.1 billion state-backed takeover of Catalyst

Angelini Pharma said on Thursday it had completed the acquisition of U.S. rare-disease drug maker ​Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in a $4.1 billion deal involving ‌Italian state lender CDP.

GlobeNewsWire·Jul 16, 2026
Angelini Pharma Completes Acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

The Italian pharma company grows its presence in the U.S. market and strengthens its global leadership in Brain Health and Rare Diseases Completion of the transaction gives Angelini Pharma ownership of Catalyst's product portfolio The transaction is being carried out with the participation of funds managed by Blackstone CDP Equity approves €1 billion investment in Angelini Pharma Italy remains a strategic production and scientific hub ROME and CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angelini Pharma S.p.A.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CPRX against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CPRX logoCPRXCatalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Current
$31.49$3.85B18.7419.78%36.39%25.49%—
RARE logoRAREUltragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14.88$1.47B-2.5520.13%-81.79%——
FOLD logoFOLDAmicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$14.49$4.55B-164.8520.05%-4.27%-12.02%—
ACAD logoACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25.43$4.35B11.1011.87%33.42%32.39%—
PTCT logoPTCTPTC Therapeutics, Inc.
$62.34$5.17B8.01114.51%-3.8%——
MDGL logoMDGLMadrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$513.02$11.83B-39.92432.05%-25.32%-56.65%—

Compare CPRX vs Peers

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs RARE

Most directly comparable listed peer for CPRX.

Scale Benchmark

vs IQV

Larger-name benchmark to compare CPRX against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs RARE, FOLD, ACAD, PTCT

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CPRX SEC Filings & Documents

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 30, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 11, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 6, 2025·SEC

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CPRX Frequently Asked Questions

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s revenue?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) reported $597.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

How fast is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. growing?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) grew revenue by 19.8% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is CPRX profitable?

Yes, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) is profitable, generating $221.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (36.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CPRX's return on equity?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 25.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) generated $208.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CPRX back in 2004?

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