CORT
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated · Healthcare · Biotechnology
Last
$70.15
−$1.05 (−1.47%) 9:35 AM ET
Prev close $71.20
Open $70.79
Day high $70.92
Day low $70.15
Volume 6,025
Avg vol 1,167,573
Mkt cap
$7.64B
P/E ratio
200.43
FY Revenue
$769.10M
EPS
0.35
Gross Margin
98.25%
Sector
Healthcare
AI report sections
CORT
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
Corcept Therapeutics shows strong recent price momentum with the stock rebounding sharply over 1–3 months and trading well above key moving averages, even though 6–12 month returns remain negative. Fundamentally, revenue and free cash flow are positive with high gross margins, but profitability growth has deteriorated and operating income is slightly negative. Valuation multiples are elevated relative to current earnings and free cash flow, while heightened short interest, a high short-volume ratio, and recent class-action related headlines indicate a cautious sentiment backdrop.
AI summarized at 3:43 PM ET, 2026-05-19
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 68 LONG: 46
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−81% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.19×
RSI
85.96 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.13 (Weak)
MACD: -0.38 Signal: -0.24
Short-Term
+1.06 (Strong)
MACD: 6.00 Signal: 4.94
Long-Term
+1.23 (Strong)
MACD: 8.48 Signal: 7.25
Intraday trend score 53.26

Latest news

CORT 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 0 Negative: 12
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – CORT

Pomerantz Law Firm has filed class action lawsuits against Corcept Therapeutics, Eos Energy Enterprises, and Nektar Therapeutics. The primary case involves Corcept, which faced a 50.4% stock price decline after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for its relacorilant drug, citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness. Investors with losses are urged to contact the firm by the April 21, 2026 deadline to potentially serve as lead plaintiff.

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Company faced a significant 50.4% stock price decline following FDA rejection of its relacorilant drug application due to insufficient evidence of effectiveness. Class action lawsuit filed alleging securities fraud and unlawful business practices.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) alleging that company executives made materially false and misleading statements about the clinical trial strength and regulatory prospects of their drug relacorilant. The complaint claims defendants overstated the drug's approval chances while concealing known FDA concerns about insufficient clinical evidence supporting the New Drug Application.

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The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about relacorilant's clinical trial strength and regulatory approval prospects while concealing material FDA concerns. This represents alleged securities fraud that caused investor harm during the class period (October 31, 2024 - December 30, 2025).

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
CORCEPT DEADLINE TOMORROW: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Their Rights Before April 21st

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics for allegedly misleading investors about its relacorilant drug candidate for Cushing's syndrome. The company claimed the clinical trials provided 'powerful support' for FDA approval, but the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness. Corcept's stock plummeted 50.4% following the December 31, 2025 disclosure. Investors who purchased shares between October 31, 2024, and December 30, 2025, have until April 21, 2026, to apply as lead plaintiffs.

CORT class action lawsuit relacorilant Cushing's syndrome FDA rejection Complete Response Letter stock decline securities fraud
Sentiment note

The company faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly making false and misleading statements about its lead drug candidate's FDA approval prospects. The FDA's rejection of the NDA and the resulting 50.4% stock price decline indicate significant operational and legal challenges.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
CORT 3-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Investors to Approaching April 21st Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Over Relacorilant Failure

Hagens Berman is alerting Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) investors of an April 21, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud class action. The lawsuit alleges Corcept concealed FDA warnings about insufficient clinical data for its lead drug relacorilant while publicly expressing confidence in approval. The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter on December 31, 2025, causing CORT stock to crash 50% from $70.20 to $34.80, erasing $2.5 billion in market value.

CORT securities fraud class action lawsuit FDA rejection relacorilant Complete Response Letter stock price collapse lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

Company faces securities fraud allegations for allegedly concealing FDA warnings while publicly promoting drug approval prospects. FDA rejected lead drug candidate relacorilant, resulting in 50% stock price crash and $2.5 billion market capitalization loss in a single day.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
CORT DEADLINE ALERT: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important April 21 Deadline in Securities Class Action – CORT

Rosen Law Firm is alerting investors in Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) who suffered losses exceeding $100K to join a securities class action lawsuit before the April 21, 2026 deadline. The lawsuit alleges that Corcept misrepresented the strength of clinical trial data supporting its relacorilant drug application to the FDA, while concealing known material risks of non-approval. Similar class actions have been filed against Alight, Inc. and Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.

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Sentiment note

Company is subject to a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations regarding clinical trial data and FDA approval prospects for its relacorilant drug, resulting in investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated alleging that company executives made materially false and misleading statements about the clinical trial strength and regulatory prospects of their drug relacorilant. The lawsuit claims defendants overstated the drug's approval likelihood while the FDA had raised significant concerns about the clinical evidence supporting the New Drug Application. Investors who purchased Corcept securities between October 31, 2024 and December 30, 2025 are encouraged to join the case.

CORT class action lawsuit securities fraud relacorilant FDA approval clinical trials investor harm misleading statements
Sentiment note

Company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about clinical trial strength and regulatory prospects for its drug relacorilant. Executives allegedly misrepresented FDA communications and approval likelihood while concealing known material risks of NDA rejection, resulting in a securities fraud class action lawsuit.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • The Gross Law Firm
CORT Shareholder Alert: April 21, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Securities Class Action Lawsuit — The Gross Law Firm

The Gross Law Firm announces a securities class action lawsuit against Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding FDA interactions and expectations for relacorilant NDA approval. The lawsuit covers the period from October 31, 2024 to December 30, 2025, with a lead plaintiff deadline of April 21, 2026. Shareholders who purchased CORT shares during this period are encouraged to register for potential recovery.

CORT securities class action false statements FDA concerns relacorilant NDA approval lead plaintiff shareholder lawsuit
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false or misleading statements about FDA interactions and relacorilant NDA approval expectations. The FDA allegedly had concerns about the adequacy of the effectiveness assessment program and warned of significant review issues, contradicting defendants' positive public statements.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
CORT 1-WEEK DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Investors to Approaching April 21st Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action Over Relacorilant Failure

Hagens Berman alerts Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) investors of an April 21, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud class action. The lawsuit alleges Corcept concealed FDA warnings about insufficient clinical data for its lead drug relacorilant while publicly expressing confidence in approval. The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter on December 31, 2025, causing CORT stock to plummet 50% from $70.20 to $34.80, erasing $2.5 billion in market value.

CORT securities fraud class action lawsuit FDA rejection relacorilant Complete Response Letter stock price collapse lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

Company faces securities fraud allegations for allegedly concealing FDA warnings about insufficient clinical data while publicly promoting drug approval prospects. FDA rejected lead drug candidate relacorilant, causing 50% stock price collapse and $2.5 billion market cap loss in a single day.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics for allegedly misleading investors about its relacorilant drug candidate for Cushing's syndrome. The company claimed the clinical trials provided 'powerful support' for FDA approval, but the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness. Corcept's stock plummeted 50.4% following the December 31, 2025 disclosure. Investors who purchased shares between October 31, 2024, and December 30, 2025, are eligible to participate in the lawsuit.

CORT class action lawsuit relacorilant FDA rejection Complete Response Letter Cushing's syndrome stock decline securities fraud
Sentiment note

The company faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly making misleading statements about its lead drug candidate's FDA approval prospects. The FDA rejected the NDA citing insufficient evidence, and the stock price collapsed 50.4% upon disclosure, indicating significant investor losses and reputational damage.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Levi & Korsinsky, Llp
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Sued for Securities Law Violations – Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky for More Information – CORT

Levi & Korsinsky filed a class action securities lawsuit against Corcept Therapeutics for alleged fraud between October 31, 2024 and December 30, 2025. The complaint alleges that defendants made false statements about FDA interactions regarding relacorilant's NDA approval prospects, when the FDA had actually expressed concerns about the drug's effectiveness assessment program and the GRACE study design. Investors who suffered losses during this period can request lead plaintiff status by April 21, 2026.

CORT securities fraud class action lawsuit FDA approval relacorilant NDA misrepresentation GRACE study
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false or misleading statements about FDA interactions and NDA approval expectations for relacorilant, when the FDA had actually raised significant concerns about the drug's effectiveness assessment program. This alleged fraud resulted in investor losses and triggered a class action lawsuit.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
INVESTOR DEADLINE: Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Corcept Class Action Lawsuit– Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman announced a securities class action lawsuit against Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) for allegedly concealing FDA warnings about its lead drug relacorilant while publicly expressing confidence in approval. The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter on December 31, 2025, citing insufficient evidence of effectiveness, causing CORT's stock to crash 50% from $70.20 to $34.80 in a single day. Investors with losses between October 31, 2024, and December 30, 2025, have until April 21, 2026, to become lead plaintiffs.

CORT securities class action FDA disclosure relacorilant Complete Response Letter stock price crash misleading statements lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

Company faces securities class action alleging material misrepresentation regarding FDA communications about its lead drug candidate. Stock experienced a catastrophic 50% single-day decline following FDA rejection, and the lawsuit claims management knowingly misled investors about approval prospects despite private FDA warnings of insufficient clinical evidence.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated for alleged securities fraud. The complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements about the strength of clinical trials supporting relacorilant and overstated confidence in its regulatory approval prospects, while failing to disclose that the FDA had raised concerns about the adequacy of clinical evidence supporting the NDA.

CORT class action lawsuit securities fraud Corcept Therapeutics relacorilant FDA approval clinical trials investor harm
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about clinical trial strength and regulatory prospects for its drug relacorilant. Defendants allegedly misrepresented FDA communications and approval likelihood while concealing known material risks of NDA rejection, resulting in investor losses and a class action lawsuit.

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