Our Stock of the Week is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX). CPRX is a commercial-stage biopharma focused on medicines for rare diseases. In July, the stock increased sharply when Catalyst announced that it settled patent infringement litigation for a Ruzurgi to treat LEMS in pediatric patients.
CPRX saw revenues jump 59% in the third quarter and eps increase 86% to $0.26. It is currently estimated that eps will grow an additional 21% in 2023.
The company has a strong balance sheet and over $250 million, or $2.40 per share, in cash which could be used for an acquisition.
Following its third-quarter report, both Wainwright and Piper reiterated their buy ratings on the stock and set a target price of $18.
Technically, the stock has a cup-with-handle pattern and is forming a handle. A move over the closing high of $15.52 should trigger some breakout buyers.
As always, we would not chase the strength to start the week but will look to aggressively trade the stock as it develops.
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