Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NasdaqCM:CPRX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.7b

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 30.5%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 30.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 33.8% per year. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's return on equity is 22.5%, and it has net margins of 36.4%.

Key information

30.48%

Earnings growth rate

26.12%

EPS growth rate

Biotechs Industry Growth17.04%
Revenue growth rate33.84%
Return on equity22.46%
Net Margin36.39%
Next Earnings Update11 May 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Sep 26

Does Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CPRX) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha May 31

Catalyst: Solid Business Model Propels Growth For This Buy And Build Pharma

Summary FIRDAPSE continues to drive strong performance, with Q1 2025 revenue and EPS both beating analyst expectations significantly. Catalyst reaffirmed its 2025 FIRDAPSE revenue guidance of $355–$360 million, projecting 15–20% annual growth going forward. The company has penetrated about 25% of the $1.2 billion LEMS market, with further upside as cancer-associated LEMS remains underdiagnosed. I maintain a Strong Buy rating as ongoing execution and market opportunity support continued upside for Catalyst shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 30

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPRX) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...
Analysis Article Feb 21

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPRX) Performance Completely

There wouldn't be many who think Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CPRX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...
Analysis Article Dec 19

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CPRX) Passed With Ease

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Nov 13

We Think Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ:CPRX) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CPRX ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded...
Analysis Article Nov 07

Market Participants Recognise Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPRX) Earnings

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CPRX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 39.6x might make it look like a...
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New Narrative Sep 10

Successful Product Expansions And Global Partnerships Fuel Revenue Surge And Profit Growth

Diversification and expansion strategies, including new product launches and international partnerships, contribute to financial stability and potential global revenue growth.
Analysis Article Jul 24

Earnings Tell The Story For Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRX)

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CPRX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.9x might make it look like a...
Seeking Alpha Jul 06

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals: New Products In Proving Phase

Summary Catalyst's product portfolio has grown through acquisitions to three. Two of these, FYCOMPA and AGAMREE, are relatively new, with AGAMREE having reported but a single partial quarter revenue. Catalyst remains on the outlook for additional business development opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 06

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals: Revenue Growth Lagging Expense Growth (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Catalyst Pharmaceuticals' stock has performed well, up approximately 20% since my previous article's tepid "Buy" rating. Its stock price is no longer depressed, and its guidance for 2024 is unremarkable, leading to a downgrading to a "Hold". Acquisition of commercial rights to FYCOMPA has provided it with a second revenue stream, but the deal's financial viability remains uncertain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 29

Earnings Tell The Story For Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRX)

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CPRX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.1x might make it look like a...
Seeking Alpha Jan 17

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals: Until The TEVA ANDA Is Resolved, There Is A Risk

Summary Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has one approved product and another about to be launched, but its market cap is low at $1.7bn. The company is facing a major patent challenge and has high expenses with no major data catalysts or pipeline molecules. Until the patent issue is resolved, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock remains risky. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Catalyst Pharmaceuticals makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqCM:CPRX Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 255892141940
30 Sep 255782181850
30 Jun 255582091830
31 Mar 255351971780
31 Dec 244921641780
30 Sep 244601431760
30 Jun 24434681630
31 Mar 24411651510
31 Dec 23398711340
30 Sep 23348621060
30 Jun 23303116860
31 Mar 2325699700
31 Dec 2221483570
30 Sep 2219267560
30 Jun 2217054550
31 Mar 2215445530
31 Dec 2114139500
30 Sep 2113442500
30 Jun 2112775480
31 Mar 2112072470
31 Dec 2011975440
30 Sep 2011871420
30 Jun 2012042400
31 Mar 2011943390
31 Dec 1910232370
30 Sep 19739320
30 Jun 1942-12280
31 Mar 1913-29220
31 Dec 181-34160
30 Sep 180-25110
30 Jun 180-2190
31 Mar 180-1980
31 Dec 170-1870
30 Sep 170-1760
30 Jun 170-1760
31 Mar 170-186-4
31 Dec 160-1870
30 Sep 160-2094
30 Jun 160-2097
31 Mar 160-20913
31 Dec 150-2090
30 Sep 150-18810

Quality Earnings: CPRX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CPRX's current net profit margins (36.4%) are higher than last year (33.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CPRX's earnings have grown significantly by 30.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CPRX's earnings growth over the past year (30.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (30.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CPRX earnings growth over the past year (30.8%) did not outperform the Biotechs industry 43%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CPRX's Return on Equity (22.5%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 10:07
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
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Luke HerrmannBaird
Joel BeattyBaird