We recently compiled a list of the 15 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for the Next 5 Years. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) stands against the other growth stocks.
Kevin Mahn, President & CIO at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, recently appeared on CNBC on January 6 to discuss the current market momentum and emphasize the need for investors to be selective in 2025 to find growth opportunities. He highlighted that while the MAG7 have led the market recently, their leadership may not continue. Mahn referenced historical data, noting that since 1950, there have been nine instances where the market rallied by 20% or more, with the market rising in eight of those cases. However, he pointed out that gains in the following year averaged only 3.6%, indicating a need for careful selection. He also acknowledged recent market trends, including a decline in the S&P 500’s performance and a potential shift in investor sentiment following events like the Santa Claus Rally.
He predicted a path of lower interest rates, expecting 50 basis points of cuts this year instead of the previously anticipated 100 basis points. Mahn suggested that this environment would create favorable conditions for stocks and bonds but urged investors to diversify beyond mega-cap tech stocks into sectors like biotech and aerospace. Earlier on January 3 as well, Mahn noted that after two consecutive years of gains, a third year of strong performance appears unlikely. He remarked that it seems the Grinch got in the way of the Santa Claus rally this year.
He also addressed concerns from investors tempted to time the market or sell their holdings. He warned against trying to time the market, describing it as often futile. Instead, he advocated for rebalancing portfolios to align with long-term goals and risk tolerance. He suggested that the economic landscape is changing, with lower interest rates and stagnant economic growth expected moving forward. Mahn advised investors to take profits from sectors that previously led the market and consider reallocating those funds into different areas poised for future growth. He highlighted biotech as a promising sector, noting bipartisan agreement on the need to lower drug prices. This shift could lead large-cap pharmaceutical companies to seek new revenue sources, making smaller biotech firms attractive.
Methodology
We first sifted through online rankings, and internet lists to compile a list of the top growth stocks to buy for the next 5 years. We then selected the stocks with high 5-year revenue growth and high analysts’ upside potential. From those we picked 15 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q3 2024.
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Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 17.10%
Upside Potential as of January 15: 43.69%
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapies that adjust the effects of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that regulates various bodily functions. The company’s flagship product, Korlym, is FDA-approved for treating Cushing’s syndrome, which is a disorder caused by excessive cortisol production.
In Q3 2024, the company reported a revenue of $146.8 million, recording a 39% increase year-over-year. This growth is driven by increased physician awareness of hypercortisolism and a growing number of patients receiving treatment with Korlym. This momentum is further fueled by its next-generation drug candidate called relacorilant. Relacorilant is a selective cortisol regulator that has demonstrated promising results in two pivotal Phase 3 trials (GRACE and GRADIENT) for Cushing’s syndrome.
In the GRACE trial, patients treated with relacorilant were 6 times more likely to maintain blood pressure control compared to the control group. In the GRADIENT trial, patients receiving relacorilant experienced a statistically significant improvement in systolic blood pressure of 6.6 millimeters of mercury compared to the control group. Importantly, the drug was well-tolerated in both trials with no instances of hypokalemia, endometrial hypertrophy, adrenal insufficiency, or QT prolongation. All of these are serious side effects associated with the existing Cushing’s treatments.
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated’s (NASDAQ:CORT) stock climbed in the third quarter due to strong Korlym sales and positive investor sentiment surrounding relacorilant. It’s expected to receive FDA approval in 2025. ClearBridge Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding the company in its Q3 2024 investor letter:
“Another top contributor in health care, Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CORT), saw its stock rise in the third quarter after strong earnings results and increased guidance for sales of Korlym, a hyperglycemia drug for adults with Cushing’s syndrome, which investors had been concerned would be vulnerable to the launch of a competitor’s generic version late last year. The company has seen added tailwinds from anticipation surrounding its next-generation version of the drug, which has fewer side effects, and is expected to release phase 3 data later this year and potentially file for FDA approval in 2025.”
Overall CORT ranks 15th on our list of the best growth stocks to buy for the next 5 years. As we acknowledge the growth potential of CORT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CORT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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