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Cidara Therapeutics Inc (CDTX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: CDTX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $61.8
1 Year Target Price $61.8
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -47.84% | Avg. Invested days 17 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.01B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 61.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 61.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.8 | 52 Weeks Range 10.14 - 56.83 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.14 - 56.83 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -26.68 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -35743.71% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -55.2% | Return on Equity (TTM) -299.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.75 | Enterprise Value 845170022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3346.52 |
Enterprise Value 845170022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3346.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2798.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.64 | Shares Outstanding 20924400 | Shares Floating 12019265 |
Shares Outstanding 20924400 | Shares Floating 12019265 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.12 | Percent Institutions 55.45 |
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 to treat fungal and bacterial infections. They have focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies designed to improve the lives of patients suffering from serious infections.
Core Business Areas
- Antifungal Program: Focused on developing and commercializing rezafungin, a novel echinocandin antifungal for the treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections.
- Immunotherapeutic Program: Previously, the company pursued other therapeutic candidates. However, due to financial struggles, most of the portfolio was let go.
Leadership and Structure
Jeffrey Stein is the current President and CEO. The company is structured around research and development, clinical operations, and commercial strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rezafungin: Rezafungin is Cidara's lead product candidate, an echinocandin antifungal being developed for the treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections. While market share data is unavailable prior to launch, its target market includes hospital-treated fungal infections, where competitors include caspofungin (Merck), micafungin (Astellas), and anidulafungin (Pfizer).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The anti-infectives market is driven by the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant infections and the need for novel therapies. The antifungal segment is characterized by established players and a growing demand for broad-spectrum treatments.
Positioning
Cidara aims to address unmet needs in the treatment of serious fungal infections with rezafungin, potentially offering advantages over existing echinocandins in terms of dosing and spectrum of activity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global antifungal drugs market is projected to reach billions of dollars. Cidara's positioning is dependent on the success of rezafungin and its eventual market share in this large TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Novel echinocandin antifungal (rezafungin)
- Targeting unmet needs in serious fungal infections
- Potential for improved dosing regimen over existing treatments
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a single lead product candidate
- Limited financial resources and dependence on partnerships
- High competition in the anti-infectives market
Opportunities
- Potential FDA approval and commercialization of rezafungin
- Strategic partnerships for development and commercialization
- Expansion into new indications or geographies
Threats
- Clinical trial failures or delays
- Regulatory hurdles and market access challenges
- Competition from established players and new entrants
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PFE
- MRK
- ASTL.L
Competitive Landscape
Cidara faces stiff competition from established pharmaceutical companies with broad portfolios and extensive resources. Its success depends on demonstrating the clinical and economic advantages of rezafungin.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been challenging due to the company's focus on a single product and its dependence on external funding.
Future Projections: Future growth is heavily dependent on the success of rezafungin and potential partnerships.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing the clinical development of rezafungin and seeking strategic partnerships.
Summary
Cidara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on anti-infectives, primarily rezafungin. The company faces significant risks, including reliance on a single product, strong competition, and dependence on partnerships. Success hinges on rezafungin's regulatory approval and commercialization. Its strengths lie in its novel antifungal candidate, but weaknesses lie in its financials. Investors should carefully consider its risks and potential before investing.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual research and consultation with a financial professional. Financials provided above are hyphothetical.
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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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