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CorMedix's DefenCath sales and Melinta deal raise growth stakes while Puma Biotechnology's Nerlynx-led breast cancer franchise aids growth.
CorMedix surges on strong DefenCath uptake as sales climb while the Melinta acquisition expands and diversifies its commercial portfolio.
The mean of analysts' price targets for CorMedix (CRMD) points to a 68.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
CorMedix (CRMD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
CRMD's lead product, DefenCath, generates $167.6M in sales in the first nine months of 2025, with market exclusivity through 2033 likely to provide growth momentum.
CorMedix delivered strong Q3 results, with DefenCath outperforming expectations and near-term earnings power underestimated in prior analysis. CRMD raised FY25 guidance, but long-term risks remain due to TDAPA reimbursement changes, pricing pressure, and customer concentration. The Melinta acquisition and Rezzayo prophylaxis trial offer growth optionality, but Rezzayo's success is uncertain and pivotal for post-TDAPA prospects.
The mean of analysts' price targets for CorMedix (CRMD) points to an 80.6% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
CorMedix (CRMD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
CRMD, GWRE, TNET, UHS and ISBA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Nov. 4, 2025.
CorMedix and Theravance take sharply different routes to small-cap biotech growth - one fueled by sales traction, the other by pipeline promise.
CRMD's Q3 momentum, fueled by DefenCath's strong uptake and Melinta's revenue boost, positions the stock for continued growth.