Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP)
NASDAQ:ACXP
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ:ACXP)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▲(7.91% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/28/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (no revenue, persistent losses, and worsening cash burn), which elevates financing risk. Technical indicators are neutral-to-modestly constructive versus recent months but still below long-term trend. Valuation is constrained by losses and no dividend, while earnings/corporate updates provide some offset through compliance progress, improved cash, IP advancement, and a broadened clinical strategy.
Positive Factors
Intellectual Property Portfolio
Acurx's expanding patent estate across multiple jurisdictions creates a durable barrier to entry for competitors, supports exclusive commercial rights for ACX-375C/ibezapolstat, and enhances bargaining power for licensing or partnerships, improving long-term commercialization prospects.
Negative Factors
Worsening Cash Burn
Persistent negative operating and free cash flows and a marked 2025 deterioration increase the company's reliance on external financing. For a pre-revenue biotech, this elevates dilution and execution risk, potentially forcing delays in trials or unfavorable funding terms over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Intellectual Property Portfolio
Acurx's expanding patent estate across multiple jurisdictions creates a durable barrier to entry for competitors, supports exclusive commercial rights for ACX-375C/ibezapolstat, and enhances bargaining power for licensing or partnerships, improving long-term commercialization prospects.
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals (ACXP) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$8.45M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-0.19
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth61.10%
CountryUS
Employees4
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
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-893.62
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
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 ha...
How the Company Makes Money
As a clinical-stage company, Acurx does not have established, recurring product revenue from marketed drugs. Its cash inflows have historically been driven primarily by financing activities (e.g., issuing equity) rather than operating revenue; spe...
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
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.Positive Updates
NASDAQ Compliance Achieved
Acurx Pharmaceuticals effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, regaining compliance with NASDAQ listing rules with a minimum bid price of $1 per share and a stockholder equity threshold of $2.5 million.
Negative Updates
Decrease in R&D Expenses
Research and development expenses decreased significantly, from $1.2 million in Q3 2024 to $0.4 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to reductions in manufacturing and consulting costs.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
NASDAQ Compliance Achieved
Acurx Pharmaceuticals effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split, regaining compliance with NASDAQ listing rules with a minimum bid price of $1 per share and a stockholder equity threshold of $2.5 million.
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Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025, Acurx Pharmaceuticals provided several key updates regarding its financial performance and strategic activities. The company effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split and regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price and stockholder equity requirements. Financially, Acurx ended the quarter with $5.9 million in cash, up from $3.7 million at the end of 2024, and raised an additional $1.7 million through an equity line of credit. Research and development expenses decreased to $0.4 million from $1.2 million in the same quarter the previous year, while general and administrative expenses remained flat at $1.6 million. The company reported a net loss of $2 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, compared to a $2.8 million loss, or $3.45 per share, in the prior year. Additionally, Acurx highlighted progress in its ibezapolstat program, including new patent grants, scientific publications, and presentations at industry conferences, while continuing to seek funding opportunities for a phase three clinical trial.Acurx Pharmaceuticals Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
38
Negative
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -8.09M | 0.00 | -14.58M | -12.09M | -12.81M |
| Net Income | -7.97M | -14.10M | -14.58M | -12.09M | -12.75M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 7.69M | 3.86M | 7.71M | 9.38M | 13.25M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.56B | 3.71M | 7.47M | 9.11M | 12.96M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 2.42M | 3.24M | 3.04M | 2.06M | 843.91K |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.27M | 615.12K | 4.67M | 7.32M | 12.41M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -6.79B | -10.38M | -9.80M | -7.54M | -5.01M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -6.79B | -10.38M | -9.80M | -7.54M | -5.01M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Financing Cash Flow | 10.64B | 6.62M | 8.16M | 3.70M | 14.80M |
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
Negative
2.78
Price Trends
2.92
Positive
3.18
Negative
4.74
Negative
Market Momentum
0.07
Positive
43.92
Neutral
7.43
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ACXP, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.78 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.36, below the 50-day MA of 2.92, and below the 200-day MA of 4.74, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.43 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ACXP.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Risk Analysis
Acurx Pharmaceuticals disclosed 54 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Acurx Pharmaceuticals reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Acurx Pharmaceuticals Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
48 Neutral | $8.45M | -0.47 | -291.07% | ― | ― | 61.10% | |
47 Neutral | $8.84M | -0.31 | -97.58% | ― | -46.88% | 34.83% | |
46 Neutral | $77.38M | -5.32 | -71.26% | ― | 185.71% | 79.03% | |
44 Neutral | $6.54M | -0.82 | -420.31% | ― | 1.70% | -111.67% | |
39 Underperform | $394.39K | ― | -1302.82% | ― | ― | 99.09% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Acurx Pharmaceuticals Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesProduct-Related Announcements
Acurx Advances Ibezapolstat Program for Recurrent C. difficile
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Acurx Pharmaceuticals’ compensation committee approved voluntary 10% base-salary cuts for its top executives and a 10% reduction in cash retainers for non-employee directors, effective April 1, 2026, while leaving bonus tar...
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