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Celcuity (CELC) AI Stock Analysis

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CELC

Celcuity

(NASDAQ:CELC)

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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:$61.00▼(-11.90% Downside)
Action:reiterated
Date:10/08/26

Overall score reflects a tension between strong earnings-call-driven momentum (FDA approval, compelling trial results, launch progress, and guidance with runway into 2029) versus weak financial performance (no revenue, accelerating losses, high cash burn, and a more leveraged/negative-equity balance sheet). Technicals also detract as the stock is in a clear downtrend with negative momentum despite oversold readings, while valuation metrics are limited by negative earnings and no dividend support.

Positive Factors
Regulatory and Guideline ValidationFDA approval and an NCCN Category 1 recommendation materially validate Revtopik’s clinical utility and positioning in second-line HR+/HER2-negative breast cancer. These endorsements can support physician adoption, payer discussions, and a durable commercial foundation beyond the initial launch period.
Negative Factors
Pre-Revenue and Widening LossesThe absence of revenue leaves Celcuity dependent on financing and successful commercialization to offset a rapidly widening cost base. TTM losses substantially above the 2023 level indicate that earnings quality remains weak, increasing the importance of timely uptake and disciplined spending over the next several quarters.

Celcuity (CELC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-25%0%25%50%75%100%CELC-7.09%SPY+15.63%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
Market Cap
$3.41B
Dividend Yield
―
Average Volume (3M)
1.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
-16.1
Beta (1Y)
0.68
Revenue Growth
―
EPS Growth
-24.72%
Country
US
Employees
155
Sector
Healthcare
Sector Strength
51
Industry
Biotechnology

Celcuity Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Celcuity, Inc. operates as a cellular analysis company. The company discovers new cancer sub-types and commercializing diagnostic tests designed to improve the clinical outcomes of cancer patients treated with targeted therapies. The firm's proprieta...

Celcuity Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2026(Q2-2026)|% Change Since:-20.05%|Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2025
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call conveyed strong positive momentum: regulatory approval (FDA), rapid NCCN Category 1 endorsement, robust phase 3 efficacy (large PFS gains and lower discontinuation vs comparator), commercial launch readiness, a sizeable addressable market (> $6B annual TAM) and a fortified balance sheet with a cash runway into 2029. Offsetting risks include materially higher operating losses and SG&A tied to launch investments, increased near-term cash burn, conditional reliance on FDA review for a secondary manufacturing site (supply risk), and limited real-time utilization visibility for an IV therapy. Overall, the operational and clinical wins materially outweigh the financial and execution risks described.

Positive Updates

FDA Approval and NCCN Category 1 Recommendation
Revtopik (gedatolisib) received FDA approval (July 14, 2026) for HR+ HER2- locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer without a PIK3CA mutation after progression on ≥1 line of endocrine therapy. NCCN updated guidelines to recommend both the gedatolisib triplet and doublet as preferred Category 1 regimens for second-line or subsequent treatment (tumors without PIK3CA mutation).

Negative Updates

Substantial Increase in Net Loss
Q2 2026 net loss was $78.9M ($1.44/share) vs $45.3M ($1.04/share) prior year period — an increase of $33.6M (~74.3%). Non-GAAP adjusted net loss rose to $58.7M from $40.5M, an increase of $18.2M (~44.9%).

Company Guidance

Management guided that Revtopik (gedatolisib) shipments are expected to begin late Q3 2026 and an sNDA for the PIK3CA‑mutant VICTORIA‑1 cohort will be submitted in Q3 2026 with global filings to follow; WAC is $10,000 per vial ($30,000 per cycle), Celcuity estimates ~37,000 U.S. second‑line HR+/HER2‑ patients, ~10 cycles/patient and >$6 billion annual TAM at WAC with an expected gross‑to‑net of ~80% (≈20% discounts). Key clinical metrics: in the PIK3CA‑mutant cohort median PFS was 11.1 months (gedatolisib triplet) vs 5.6 months (alpelisib+fulvestrant; HR 0.50) and 11.3 months (gedatolisib doublet) vs 5.6 months (HR 0.51); discontinuation rates due to AEs were ~5.2% (triplet) and 3.8% (doublet) vs 19% for alpelisib; mean gedatolisib cycles were 9.0 (wild‑type triplet; 12% still on), 10.0 (mutant triplet; 22% still on), 9.7 (wild‑type doublet; 12% still on) and 11.3 (mutant doublet; 19% still on). Financials and operational notes: Q2 net loss $78.9M ($1.44/share), non‑GAAP loss $58.7M ($1.07/share), R&D $31.1M, SG&A $35.0M, net cash used in operations $55.4M; cash and short‑term investments $754M at 6/30/2026 (proceeds from $575M convertible offering, net $557.2M; $137M term‑loan repayment) with runway into 2029; expanded access shipments have begun, the secondary manufacturing site requires FDA clearance (review often ~2–4 months; standard 4‑month cadence), and an sNDA review would be 6 months if granted priority or 10 months standard.

Celcuity Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Weak underlying financials: no revenue, sharply widening losses (TTM net income about -$226M vs -$64M in 2023), and elevated cash burn (TTM operating/FCF about -$192M). Balance sheet risk increased materially with total debt around ~$754M and slightly negative equity (about -$12.8M), reducing flexibility for a still pre-revenue business.

Income Statement

12Very Negative

Balance Sheet

9Very Negative

Cash Flow

15Very Negative
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Mar 2025Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue000000
Gross Profit-47.00K00000
EBITDA-185.22M-159.73M-101.37M-58.31M-38.05M-28.04M
Net Income-226.48M-177.04M-111.78M-63.78M-40.37M-29.61M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets828.22M466.56M245.12M191.22M175.70M85.91M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments754.04M441.50M235.10M180.58M168.59M84.29M
Total Debt754.38M195.38M97.95M37.45M35.24M14.89M
Total Liabilities841.00M366.00M129.50M51.45M41.93M17.20M
Stockholders Equity-12.78M100.56M115.62M139.77M133.77M68.71M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-192.16M-153.53M-83.72M-53.91M-36.17M-20.39M
Operating Cash Flow-191.71M-153.28M-83.47M-53.81M-36.01M-20.31M
Investing Cash Flow-450.27M-64.08M-63.07M-5.01M-144.03M-81.40K
Financing Cash Flow777.67M360.55M138.39M64.91M120.33M93.04M

Celcuity Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentNeutral
Last Price69.24

Price Trends

50DMA76.26Negative
100DMA85.12Negative
200DMA100.07Negative

Market Momentum

MACD-1.61Negative
RSI49.85Neutral
STOCH60.17Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CELC, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 69.24 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 64.95, below the 50-day MA of 76.26, and below the 200-day MA of 100.07, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.61 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 60.17 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CELC.

Celcuity Risk Analysis

Celcuity disclosed 47 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Celcuity reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.

Higher RiskSector Avg.Lower RiskFinance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Tech & Innovation - Risks related to the company’s reliance on technology and ability to make innovative products

Latest Risks Added

0 New Risks

Celcuity Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)

Financial Indicators

CELC against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
RLAYRLAY62Neutral$3.82B-11.94-42.27%―23.86%19.60%
ABCLABCL61Neutral$3.95B-22.74-17.49%―101.28%2.49%
CELCCELC54Neutral$3.41B-16.14-350.78%――-24.72%
ADPTADPT53Neutral$4.12B-59.35-32.64%―50.13%50.40%
Sector *51Neutral$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
RXRXRXRX48Neutral$2.29B-4.31-47.85%―56.18%50.69%

* Healthcare Sector Average

Performance Comparison

0%100%200%CELCADPTRLAYABCLRXRXALMRDec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
CELC and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
CELCCelcuity Inc.69.24-4.96-6.68%
ADPTAdaptive Biotechnologies26.7111.1571.66%
RLAYRelay Therapeutics Inc18.0311.50176.11%
ABCLAbcellera Biologics, Inc.12.287.75171.08%
RXRXRecursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc3.88-0.74-16.02%
ALMRAlamar Biosciences, Inc.27.395.3924.50%

Celcuity Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes

Celcuity adds seasoned director amid oncology commercialization push

Positive
Oct 2, 2026

On October 1, 2026, Celcuity’s board expanded its size from eight to nine members and appointed veteran life sciences executive David W. Gryska as an independent director for a term running through the 2027 annual meeting, also naming him to th...

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance

Celcuity launches REVTORPYK for advanced breast cancer

Positive
Sep 30, 2026

On September 30, 2026, Celcuity announced that REVTORPYK is now commercially available in the U.S. for adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer without a PIK3CA mutation, whose disease has progresse...

Product-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance

Celcuity Files sNDA to Expand REVTORPYK Breast Cancer Use

Positive
Aug 26, 2026

On August 26, 2026, Celcuity submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the U.S. FDA seeking approval of REVTORPYK (gedatolisib) for patients with HR+/HER2-, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation after progression...

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Date of analysis: Oct 08, 2026