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Cidara Therapeutics Inc (CDTX)

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$48.71
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06/30/2025: CDTX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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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

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$61.8Target price
Low$10.14
Current$48.71
high$56.83

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -49.63%
Avg. Invested days 16
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.02B 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 07/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.14 - 56.83
Updated Date 07/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -26.68

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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 851865820
Price to Sales(TTM) 3374.93
Enterprise Value 851865820
Price to Sales(TTM) 3374.93
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2820.75
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

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 61.8
Buy 3
Strong Buy 2
Buy 3
Strong Buy 2
Hold -
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Cidara Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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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  • Industry Reports
  • Financial News Articles

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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
Full time employees 38

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.