CDTX
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. · Healthcare · Biotechnology
Last
$221.39
+$0.06 (+0.03%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $221.32
Open $221.32
Day high $221.41
Day low $221.25
Volume 1,086,241
Avg vol 1,039,981
P/E ratio
-20.83
FY Revenue
$0.00
EPS
-10.63
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
CDTX
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc.
Cidara Therapeutics exhibits extremely strong recent price performance with the stock near its 52-week high, supported by multiple bullish breakout signals across volatility bands. At the same time, fundamentals show sizable losses, negative free cash flow, and worsening net income trends, indicating reliance on external financing rather than internally generated cash. Short interest is moderate and news tone is broadly constructive following the announced acquisition by Merck, which may help explain the sharp re-rating in the share price.
AI summarized at 6:45 PM ET, 2026-01-05
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 78 LONG: 39
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−100% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.00×
RSI
84.58 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Neutral)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
-2.81 (Weak)
MACD: 7.75 Signal: 10.56
Long-Term
-2.69 (Weak)
MACD: 24.71 Signal: 27.40
Intraday trend score 63.78

Latest news

CDTX 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 8 Negative: 0
Neutral The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Here's 1 Major Catalyst Behind Merck Stock's Recent 3.8% Bump

Merck's stock rose after positive clinical trial results for Winrevair, a pulmonary hypertension drug acquired through the Acceleron Pharmaceuticals acquisition. The company is strategically preparing for the Keytruda patent expiration in 2028 by developing new drugs and potential treatment expansions.

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Sentiment note

Recently acquired by Merck with potential for future development

Neutral The Motley Fool • James Brumley
Merck's Stock is Suddenly Soaring, but Is the Struggling Healthcare Giant a Buy?

Merck's stock has experienced significant volatility, dropping from $130 to $76 and rebounding to around $100. Despite concerns about Keytruda's patent expiration in 2028, the company shows potential through new drug developments, acquisitions, and a promising pharmaceutical pipeline.

MRK CDTX pharmaceutical Keytruda patent expiration drug development healthcare
Sentiment note

Announced acquisition by Merck for over $9 billion, bringing a new flu vaccine candidate into Merck's portfolio

Positive The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Is This Pharmaceutical Giant a Buy After a Major Acquisition?

Merck acquired Cidara Therapeutics for $9.2 billion to develop a promising long-acting antiviral drug for influenza, addressing concerns about its post-Keytruda future and expanding its product portfolio with potential blockbuster treatments.

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Sentiment note

Attractive acquisition target with promising CD388 flu treatment that could revolutionize influenza prevention

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages AXTA, SEMR, CDTX Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties for three companies involved in recent merger and acquisition transactions.

AXTA SEMR CDTX securities law mergers acquisitions shareholder rights
Sentiment note

Being acquired by Merck for a specific cash price, potential investigation suggests possible examination of transaction fairness

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Juan Monteverde
HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues to Investigate the Merger – EXAS, SEE, CDTX, and MRSN

Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential merger deals for four companies, examining whether shareholders are receiving fair compensation in recent acquisition transactions.

EXAS SEE CDTX MRSN mergers acquisitions shareholder investigation class action
Sentiment note

Proposed sale to Merck Sharp & Dohme at $221.50 per share requires investigation to determine fairness

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages THS, CDTX, SPNS Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Law firm investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involved in recent merger and acquisition transactions.

THS CDTX SPNS securities law mergers acquisitions shareholder rights
Sentiment note

Being investigated for potential sale transaction details, no clear indication of wrongdoing

Neutral Benzinga • Vandana Singh
Pfizer's New mRNA Flu Vaccine Outperforms Traditional Shot Against Predominant Strains

Pfizer's Phase 3 study reveals a new nucleoside-modified mRNA influenza vaccine with 34.5% relative efficacy against flu strains, showing superior protection compared to traditional vaccines, though with higher short-term side effects.

PFE MRK CDTX mRNA flu vaccine clinical trial influenza vaccination
Sentiment note

Briefly mentioned as being acquired by Merck, with no direct relation to the vaccine research

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Juan Monteverde
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDTX)

Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating the proposed sale of Cidara Therapeutics to Merck Sharp & Dohme, where shareholders will receive $221.50 per share in cash.

CDTX merger acquisition shareholder investigation class action
Sentiment note

The investigation suggests potential concerns about the fairness of the merger price, but no definitive negative or positive conclusion is stated

Positive Benzinga • Evette Mitkov
Cidara Therapeutics Surges Ahead of ESWI 2025 Presentation and JP Morgan Coverage

Cidara Therapeutics announced a presentation at the ESWI 2025 conference, highlighting translational efficacy data for CD388, its long-acting antiviral drug for influenza prevention. JP Morgan initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and $200 price target, boosting market sentiment.

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Sentiment note

Positive Phase 2b trial results, FDA Fast Track Designation, JP Morgan Overweight rating, and stock price increase indicate strong market confidence in the company's drug development progress

Positive The Motley Fool • Eric Volkman
Why Cidara Therapeutics Stock Crushed It Today

Cidara Therapeutics received FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for its investigational non-vaccine flu drug CD388, which aims to prevent seasonal flu for patients unable or unwilling to take traditional vaccines. The announcement boosted the company's stock price by over 12%.

CDTX Cidara FDA Breakthrough Therapy flu drug CD388
Sentiment note

Stock price increased by 12% after receiving FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, indicating positive market reaction to potential drug approval and future prospects

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Cidara Therapeutics
Cidara Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

Cidara Therapeutics granted non-qualified stock options and restricted stock units totaling 12,100 shares to two new employees under its 2020 Inducement Incentive Plan, with stock options priced at $48.71 per share and vesting over four years.

CDTX stock options RSUs biotechnology employee compensation
Sentiment note

Standard routine stock option grant for new employees with typical vesting schedules, indicating normal business operations without significant positive or negative implications

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Cidara Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock

Cidara Therapeutics announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 7,954,546 shares of its common stock at a price of $44.00 per share, raising $350 million in gross proceeds.

CDTX Cidara Therapeutics public offering common stock
Sentiment note

The company is raising a significant amount of capital through a public offering, which suggests it has growth plans and confidence in its business prospects.

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