Corcept Advances Cancer Drug as Analysts Back Strong Growth Prospects

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) is one of the 13 Best Low Risk High Growth Stocks to Buy.

Analysts are reiterating their Buy rating for the stock amid advancements in ovarian cancer treatment.

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) is a pharmaceutical company specializing in cortisol modulation by developing compounds that antagonize the glucocorticoid receptor. Based in California, the company treats Cushing’s syndrome with its commercial drug Korlym. The company advances a pipeline of over 30 clinical-stage molecules for endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology.

On July 14, 2025, the company announced that it had filed for a new drug application to the U.S. FDA for relacorilant. Relacorilant is a selective cortisol modulator for treating platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The submission follows the positive data from its pivotal Phase 3 ROSELLA and Phase 2 trials. The trials indicated that relacorilant combined with nab-paclitaxel offers improved progression-free and overall survival, without increasing the safety burden of the patients. Since platinum-resistant ovarian cancer currently has limited therapies, the FDA approval for relacorilant has high expectations.

Amid this advancement in Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT)’s relacorilant, Piper Sandler and H.C. Wainwright reiterated their Buy rating on the stock. Piper Sandler maintains a price target of $131 while H.C. Wainwright has set the price target at $145.

With an impressive projected 5-year EPS growth of 69.48% and a low beta of 0.21, Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) promises an attractive investment for those seeking high growth at low risk.

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