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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$94.00
▲(13.77% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
Overall score reflects a tension between very strong earnings-call catalysts (FDA approval, NCCN endorsement, compelling clinical results, and defined near-term regulatory/commercial milestones) versus weak financial performance (no revenue, accelerating losses and cash burn, and a more leveraged/negative-equity balance sheet). Technicals and valuation are secondary and broadly neutral-to-unfavorable based on the provided indicators.
Positive Factors
Regulatory and guideline adoption
FDA approval creates a commercial foundation, while NCCN Category 1 preferred status can support physician adoption and payer discussions. Together, these regulatory and guideline milestones strengthen gedatolisib’s position in the second-line breast cancer treatment pathway.
Negative Factors
Pre-revenue business model
The absence of commercial revenue leaves Celcuity dependent on financing and successful execution of the Revtopik launch. Until recurring sales develop, widening losses make operating performance highly sensitive to development costs, launch timing and market adoption.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulatory and guideline adoption
FDA approval creates a commercial foundation, while NCCN Category 1 preferred status can support physician adoption and payer discussions. Together, these regulatory and guideline milestones strengthen gedatolisib’s position in the second-line breast cancer treatment pathway.
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Celcuity (CELC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$4.58B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.63
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-24.72%
CountryUS
Employees155
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.29
Shares Outstanding48,931,908
10 Day Avg. Volume2,363,349
30 Day Avg. Volume1,572,523
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.79
Price to Book (P/B)52.11
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-34.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$160.89Price Target Upside94.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$38.31M
Celcuity Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Celcuity, Inc. operates as a cellular analysis company. The company discovers new cancer sub-types and commercializing diagnostic tests designed to improve the clinical outcomes of cancer patients treated with targeted therapies. The firm's propri...
How the Company Makes Money
Celcuity is a clinical-stage biotech and, based on publicly available information, does not have commercialized products generating recurring product sales. As a result, the company’s operations have historically been funded primarily through fina...
Celcuity Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong positive momentum: regulatory approval (FDA), rapid NCCN Category 1 endorsement, robust phase 3 efficacy (large PFS gains and lower discontinuation vs comparator), commercial launch readiness, a sizeable addressable market (> $6B annual TAM) and a fortified balance sheet with a cash runway into 2029. Offsetting risks include materially higher operating losses and SG&A tied to launch investments, increased near-term cash burn, conditional reliance on FDA review for a secondary manufacturing site (supply risk), and limited real-time utilization visibility for an IV therapy. Overall, the operational and clinical wins materially outweigh the financial and execution risks described.Positive Updates
FDA Approval and NCCN Category 1 Recommendation
Revtopik (gedatolisib) received FDA approval (July 14, 2026) for HR+ HER2- locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer without a PIK3CA mutation after progression on ≥1 line of endocrine therapy. NCCN updated guidelines to recommend both the gedatolisib triplet and doublet as preferred Category 1 regimens for second-line or subsequent treatment (tumors without PIK3CA mutation).
Negative Updates
Substantial Increase in Net Loss
Q2 2026 net loss was $78.9M ($1.44/share) vs $45.3M ($1.04/share) prior year period — an increase of $33.6M (~74.3%). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss rose to $58.7M from $40.5M, an increase of $18.2M (~44.9%).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
FDA Approval and NCCN Category 1 Recommendation
Revtopik (gedatolisib) received FDA approval (July 14, 2026) for HR+ HER2- locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer without a PIK3CA mutation after progression on ≥1 line of endocrine therapy. NCCN updated guidelines to recommend both the gedatolisib triplet and doublet as preferred Category 1 regimens for second-line or subsequent treatment (tumors without PIK3CA mutation).
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Company Guidance
Management guided that Revtopik (gedatolisib) shipments are expected to begin late Q3 2026 and an sNDA for the PIK3CA‑mutant VICTORIA‑1 cohort will be submitted in Q3 2026 with global filings to follow; WAC is $10,000 per vial ($30,000 per cycle), Celcuity estimates ~37,000 U.S. second‑line HR+/HER2‑ patients, ~10 cycles/patient and >$6 billion annual TAM at WAC with an expected gross‑to‑net of ~80% (≈20% discounts). Key clinical metrics: in the PIK3CA‑mutant cohort median PFS was 11.1 months (gedatolisib triplet) vs 5.6 months (alpelisib+fulvestrant; HR 0.50) and 11.3 months (gedatolisib doublet) vs 5.6 months (HR 0.51); discontinuation rates due to AEs were ~5.2% (triplet) and 3.8% (doublet) vs 19% for alpelisib; mean gedatolisib cycles were 9.0 (wild‑type triplet; 12% still on), 10.0 (mutant triplet; 22% still on), 9.7 (wild‑type doublet; 12% still on) and 11.3 (mutant doublet; 19% still on). Financials and operational notes: Q2 net loss $78.9M ($1.44/share), non‑GAAP loss $58.7M ($1.07/share), R&D $31.1M, SG&A $35.0M, net cash used in operations $55.4M; cash and short‑term investments $754M at 6/30/2026 (proceeds from $575M convertible offering, net $557.2M; $137M term‑loan repayment) with runway into 2029; expanded access shipments have begun, the secondary manufacturing site requires FDA clearance (review often ~2–4 months; standard 4‑month cadence), and an sNDA review would be 6 months if granted priority or 10 months standard.Celcuity Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
9
Very Negative
Cash Flow
15
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | -47.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -185.28M | -159.73M | -101.37M | -58.31M | -38.05M | -28.04M |
| Net Income | -226.48M | -177.04M | -111.78M | -63.78M | -40.37M | -29.61M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 828.22M | 466.56M | 245.12M | 191.22M | 175.70M | 85.91M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 754.04M | 441.50M | 235.10M | 180.58M | 168.59M | 84.29M |
| Total Debt | 754.38M | 195.38M | 97.95M | 37.45M | 35.24M | 14.89M |
| Total Liabilities | 841.00M | 366.00M | 129.50M | 51.45M | 41.93M | 17.20M |
| Stockholders Equity | -12.78M | 100.56M | 115.62M | 139.77M | 133.77M | 68.71M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -192.16M | -153.53M | -83.72M | -53.91M | -36.17M | -20.39M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -191.71M | -153.28M | -83.47M | -53.81M | -36.01M | -20.31M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -450.27M | -64.08M | -63.07M | -5.01M | -144.03M | -81.40K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 777.67M | 360.55M | 138.39M | 64.91M | 120.33M | 93.04M |
Celcuity Technical Analysis
Negative
82.62
Price Trends
93.77
Negative
107.68
Negative
105.46
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.85
Negative
47.56
Neutral
73.79
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CELC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 82.62 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 89.16, below the 50-day MA of 93.77, and below the 200-day MA of 105.46, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.85 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.79 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CELC.
Celcuity Risk Analysis
Celcuity disclosed 47 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Celcuity reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Celcuity Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 Neutral | $10.20B | -31.05 | -29.88% | ― | ― | -6.36% | |
62 Neutral | $6.79B | -58.67 | -20.57% | ― | ― | -76.46% | |
61 Neutral | $3.22B | -65.59 | -13.53% | ― | 105.17% | 53.58% | |
60 Neutral | $3.75B | -20.37 | -16.47% | ― | 3244.67% | 49.14% | |
55 Neutral | $4.58B | -21.11 | -350.78% | ― | ― | -24.72% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% |
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Celcuity Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Celcuity Refinances Debt with New Convertible Notes Offering
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
On June 3, 2026, Celcuity Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement for a public offering of 0.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032, initially sized at $500 million but expanded when underwriters exercised a $75 million over-allotment option, ...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Celcuity highlights positive Phase 3 gedatolisib breast cancer data
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Celcuity reported detailed efficacy and safety data from the PIK3CA mutant cohort of its Phase 3 VIKTORIA-1 trial evaluating gedatolisib in adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated advanced breast cancer whose diseas...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Celcuity Shareholders Approve New 2026 Equity Incentive Plans
Positive
May 18, 2026
At its May 14, 2026 annual meeting, Celcuity’s shareholders approved a new 2026 Stock Incentive Plan authorizing up to 3,000,000 shares for equity awards to employees, consultants and non-employee directors, replacing the prior 2017 plan and...
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