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Cidara Therapeutics Inc (CDTX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/27/2025: CDTX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (102.68%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $159.57
1 Year Target Price $159.57
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.44% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.36B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 159.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 159.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.34 | 52 Weeks Range 12.54 - 121.21 | Updated Date 10/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.54 - 121.21 | Updated Date 10/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -7.63 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -23.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) -37.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.75 | Enterprise Value 1989526023 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4540.7 |
Enterprise Value 1989526023 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4540.7 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.61 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.64 | Shares Outstanding 25358051 | Shares Floating 18784991 |
Shares Outstanding 25358051 | Shares Floating 18784991 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.89 | Percent Institutions 109.22 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cidara Therapeutics Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Cidara Therapeutics Inc. was founded in 2012. It is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel anti-infectives.
Core Business Areas
- Antifungal Program: Focused on developing rezafungin, an echinocandin antifungal for the treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections.
Leadership and Structure
Jeffrey Stein, Ph.D., is the President and CEO. The company has a typical biotechnology organizational structure with research, development, clinical, and commercial operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rezafungin: Rezafungin is Cidara's lead product candidate, an echinocandin antifungal. A New Drug Application (NDA) was accepted by the FDA in 2022. Competitors include other echinocandins such as caspofungin (Merck's Cancidas), micafungin (Astellas' Mycamine), and anidulafungin (Pfizer's Eraxis).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The anti-infectives market is driven by the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant infections and the need for new therapies. There is a need to keep up with the evolution of resistant species.
Positioning
Cidara aims to address unmet needs in the antifungal space with Rezafungin, which offers potential advantages over existing treatments, such as once-weekly IV dosing and broad spectrum action.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for systemic antifungals is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Cidara, if approved, is positioned to capture a portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel Mechanism of Action
- Potential for Once-Weekly Dosing
- Strong Intellectual Property
- Experienced Management Team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a Single Product Candidate (Rezafungin)
- Lack of Commercial Infrastructure
- Dependence on Regulatory Approval
- Significant Debt
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Indications
- Partnerships with Larger Pharmaceutical Companies
- Growing Antifungal Market
- Acquisition Potential
Threats
- Competition from Existing Antifungals
- Generic Entry of Existing Antifungals
- Regulatory Hurdles
- Clinical Trial Failures
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MRK
- PFE
- ALPMF
Competitive Landscape
Cidara's competitive advantage lies in the potential for less frequent dosing. Disadvantages include lack of commercial experience and smaller resources compared to large pharmaceutical companies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by the advancement of Rezafungin through clinical trials.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful commercialization of Rezafungin and potential new indications for the product.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include completing clinical trials for Rezafungin, submitting regulatory filings, and seeking partnerships.
Summary
Cidara is a biotechnology company focused on developing Rezafungin, a novel antifungal. Its success hinges on regulatory approval and successful commercialization. The company faces challenges including reliance on a single product, competition from established players, and financial constraints. Overcoming these hurdles would position them for a significant role in the anti-infectives market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Cidara Therapeutics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-04-15 | President, CEO & Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey L. Stein Ph.D. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 38 | Website https://www.cidara.com |
Full time employees 38 | Website https://www.cidara.com | ||
Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on developing targeted therapies for patients facing cancers and other serious diseases. The company's product includes rezafungin acetate, a novel molecule in the echinocandin class of antifungals for the treatment and prevention of invasive fungal infections, including candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which are fungal infections associated with high mortality rates. It also develops its Cloudbreak platform that enables development of novel drug-Fc conjugates, that includes CD388, a potent antiviral designed to deliver universal prevention and treatment of seasonal and pandemic influenza, which is in Phase 1 and Phase 2a clinical trials. The company was formerly known as K2 Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. in July 2014. Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Diego, California.
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