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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
$9.50
▲(10.98% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by strong recent financial performance (high margins and strong free cash flow conversion) and very low P/E valuation. This is partially offset by weak technical momentum (price below key moving averages with negative MACD) and execution/reimbursement uncertainties highlighted on the earnings call, with corporate events contributing a modest mixed signal.
Positive Factors
Broad dialysis-provider access
Coverage across all five leading dialysis providers gives DefenCath broad access to its target market and can support protocol adoption, recurring demand, and more efficient commercial scaling as pilots expand.
Negative Factors
Reimbursement transition risk
DefenCath adoption and revenue depend partly on reimbursement economics. Changes after TDAPA, uncertain Medicare Advantage contracting, and the pending ESRD rule could pressure ordering behavior, pricing, or provider participation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Broad dialysis-provider access
Coverage across all five leading dialysis providers gives DefenCath broad access to its target market and can support protocol adoption, recurring demand, and more efficient commercial scaling as pilots expand.
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Cormedix (CRMD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$647.72M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.4
Beta (1Y)1.36
Revenue Growth280.50%
EPS Growth210.82%
CountryUS
Employees191
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.41
Shares Outstanding77,944,320
10 Day Avg. Volume828,952
30 Day Avg. Volume1,229,182
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.07
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio4.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.00Price Target Upside63.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$334.58M
Cormedix Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of medical treatments for the prevention and care of infectious and inflammatory conditions, serving markets both in the United States and internationall...
How the Company Makes Money
Cormedix’s revenue model is primarily based on commercial sales of its lead product, DefenCath, in markets where it is approved. The company generates revenue by selling DefenCath to healthcare providers and facilities involved in hemodialysis (e....
Cormedix Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong commercial execution (notably large revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth), solid cash generation, strategic commercial agreements with all top 5 dialysis providers, and meaningful pipeline progress highlighted by positive Phase III data for REZZAYO and an anticipated sNDA submission. These positives were tempered by higher operating expenses (driven by the Melinta acquisition and planned commercial investments), uncertainty around post-TDAPA ordering patterns and final ESRD reimbursement, and the limited current visibility on the impact of the new LDO pilot and Medicare Advantage contracting. On balance, the magnitude of the operational and financial wins (large YoY revenue and EBITDA growth, strong cash flow, clear regulatory/pipeline momentum) outweighs the near-term expense increases and reimbursement uncertainties.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
Second quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of $101.9M vs $39.7M in Q2 2025, an increase of ~156.8% year-over-year. Q2 revenue included $66.1M in DefenCath sales and $35.8M from the acquired Melinta portfolio.
Negative Updates
Significant Increase in Operating Expenses
Operating expenses of $34.2M in Q2 2026 vs $18.3M in Q2 2025, an increase of ~87% driven primarily by the Melinta acquisition and a larger combined cost structure. Sales & marketing rose ~95% to $12.4M and R&D rose to $6.7M from $2.4M (~179% increase). G&A increased ~59% to $15.1M.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
Second quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of $101.9M vs $39.7M in Q2 2025, an increase of ~156.8% year-over-year. Q2 revenue included $66.1M in DefenCath sales and $35.8M from the acquired Melinta portfolio.
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Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed full‑year 2026 consolidated revenue guidance of $325–$345 million (including DefenCath revenue of $175–$195 million), raised full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $125–$140 million, and narrowed cash operating expense guidance to $145–$155 million (excludes non‑cash stock‑based compensation); they noted Q2 results of $101.9 million consolidated revenue, $66.1 million DefenCath sales and $58.7 million adjusted EBITDA, July DefenCath volumes are tracking consistent with the post‑TDAPA forecast underlying guidance, no Medicare Advantage contribution was assumed in 2026 guidance, contract amendments cover Q3–Q4 2026 pricing (and some 2027 commitments), an sNDA for REZZAYO is expected in Q3 2026 with potential FDA action in H1 2027, incremental H2 hiring of ~15–20 commercial/medical roles is anticipated, and the plan is supported by a strong balance sheet ($256.7 million cash and cash equivalents at quarter end, ~$267 million combined cash/investments and $128.6 million net cash provided by operations in H1 2026, with $277.8 million trailing‑12‑month adjusted EBITDA).Cormedix Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
76
Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 462.25M | 311.71M | 43.47M | 0.00 | 65.41K | 190.94K |
| Gross Profit | 382.64M | 275.75M | 40.28M | -205.56K | 61.67K | 42.00K |
| EBITDA | 249.59M | 167.78M | -18.98M | -46.23M | -30.05M | -29.38M |
| Net Income | 187.17M | 163.06M | -17.93M | -46.34M | -29.70M | -28.21M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 904.05M | 826.14M | 118.85M | 82.06M | 62.04M | 68.95M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 256.69M | 149.52M | 51.69M | 76.03M | 59.02M | 65.70M |
| Total Debt | 145.15M | 148.91M | 517.01K | 667.63K | 802.43K | 923.80K |
| Total Liabilities | 443.22M | 420.83M | 34.19M | 11.92M | 6.98M | 6.15M |
| Stockholders Equity | 460.83M | 405.31M | 84.66M | 70.14M | 55.06M | 62.80M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 251.71M | 172.79M | -50.73M | -38.74M | -24.58M | -22.58M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 253.94M | 175.05M | -50.62M | -38.41M | -24.36M | -21.16M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -285.62M | -308.43M | 21.23M | -17.06M | -3.71M | -9.13M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 129.95M | 238.45M | 26.32M | 55.92M | 17.90M | 41.76M |
Cormedix Technical Analysis
Positive
8.56
Price Trends
8.05
Positive
7.99
Positive
8.32
Negative
Market Momentum
0.14
Negative
54.90
Neutral
73.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CRMD, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 8.56 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.88, above the 50-day MA of 8.05, and above the 200-day MA of 8.32, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.14 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.90 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CRMD.
Cormedix Risk Analysis
Cormedix disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Cormedix reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Cormedix Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $647.72M | 3.44 | 44.64% | ― | 280.50% | 210.82% | |
70 Outperform | $1.02B | 6.41 | 90.98% | ― | 1078.78% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $1.94B | -13.65 | -56.19% | ― | -32.27% | -21.09% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
50 Neutral | $2.13B | -3.25 | -189.68% | ― | -93.33% | -127.13% | |
45 Neutral | $1.40B | -5.13 | -47.27% | ― | -65.40% | -164.71% | |
43 Neutral | $1.22B | -5.17 | -134.49% | ― | ― | 28.46% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Cormedix Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
Cormedix Wins Preliminary OK on Governance Settlement Reforms
Neutral
Aug 7, 2026
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey granted preliminary approval to a proposed settlement of consolidated stockholder derivative actions against CorMedix and certain current and former officers and directors, s...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Cormedix Restructures Leadership, Expands Operating and Commercial Role
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
On June 29, 2026, CorMedix Inc. restructured its executive leadership, elevating Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Hurlburt to the newly created position of Chief Operating and Commercial Officer, with expanded responsibility over all commercial f...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
CorMedix Shareholders Reject Governance Changes at Annual Meeting
Negative
Jun 24, 2026
On June 23, 2026, CorMedix Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where shareholders elected all nominated directors for terms running until the 2027 annual meeting, and approved on an advisory basis the compensation program for named ...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
Federal Circuit Upholds CorMedix MINOCIN Patent Protection
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8, 2026, CorMedix reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a prior ruling that Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ proposed generic minocycline product infringes patents covering MINOCIN® for Injection, its intr...
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