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Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP)
NASDAQ:ACXP
ACXP Stock Chart & Stats
$2.78
-$0.07(-8.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.78
-$0.07(-8.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.33 - $21.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume243.54K
Average Volume (3M)1.14M
Market Cap
$15.99M
Enterprise Value-$7.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.42
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.73
Shares Outstanding2,855,025
10 Day Avg. Volume3,231,033
30 Day Avg. Volume1,135,368
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-471.98
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.28K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside511.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Clinical Development StrategyAnalyst highlights a targeted clinical program in recurrent C. difficile infection designed to support a registrational study, potentially positioning ibezapolstat as a viable alternative to current standard treatments.
Differentiated Mechanism And Indication PotentialAnalyst notes that ibezapolstat's novel mechanism targeting bacterial polymerase IIIc and potential activity against multiple infections could broaden the drug's addressable market beyond C. difficile.
Microbiome-sparing Safety ProfileAnalyst points out that ibezapolstat spares beneficial gut bacteria, which could reduce recurrence risk and improve physician and patient adoption versus broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Bears Say
Capital Runway And Funding RiskAnalyst cautions that limited cash resources and remaining financial overhangs raise the likelihood that additional funding or partnerships will be required to progress clinical programs.
Financing Conditions And Listing Rule PressureAnalyst warns that difficult financing conditions and potential new exchange listing rules could compress valuations for smaller biotech firms and complicate future capital raises.
Macro And Regulatory HeadwindsAnalyst flags that regulatory uncertainty combined with elevated interest rates has pressured biotech valuations and may continue to create headwinds for the company's stock.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals News
ACXP FAQ
What was Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals lowest stock price was $1.32 and its highest was $21.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s market cap?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s market cap is $15.99M.
When is Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s earnings last quarter?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported -$0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$1.013 by $0.283.
Is Acurx Pharmaceuticals overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Acurx Pharmaceuticals pay dividends?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay dividends.
What is Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate is -1.2.
How many shares outstanding does Acurx Pharmaceuticals have?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals has 2,855,025 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acurx Pharmaceuticals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acurx Pharmaceuticals reported an EPS of -$0.73 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$1.013. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -22.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acurx Pharmaceuticals?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACXP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Acurx Pharmaceuticals
Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Its lead antibiotic candidate is ibezapolstat, a novel mechanism of action that targets the polymerase IIIC enzyme that has completed Phase II clinical trial to treat patients with clostridium difficile infections. The company is also developing ACX-375C, a potential oral and parenteral treatment targeting gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococcus, and penicillin-resistant streptococcus pneumoniae. Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
ACXP Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive developments, such as achieving NASDAQ compliance, patent expansion, and successful presentations, alongside ongoing financial challenges and significant reductions in R&D expenses. The company's improved financial position and strategic scientific advancements were notable, though the net loss and reduced R&D spending highlight areas of concern.View all ACXP earnings summariesACXP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▲(511.51% Upside)
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