Capricor Therapeutics 주식 (NASDAQ: CAPR)

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CAPR) 주식

Capricor Therapeutics

Capricor Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics to redefine the treatment landscape for rare diseases. The company's product pipeline includes CAP-1002, deramiocel an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. Deramiocel is currently advancing through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through its proprietary StealthXTM platform, the group uses its exosome technology to conduct preclinical research focused on vaccinology, delivering oligonucleotides, proteins, and small molecules to treat and prevent a wide range of diseases with targeted delivery.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JNJ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$132.6K</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOLV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>711</td>
<td>608</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEHC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$83.4K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$87.3K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>284</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>53.7K</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VEEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 829 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.6K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 236 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAPR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 3727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOLV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLV#NYSE">SOLV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 711 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 608 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEHC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 254 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $92.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.4K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABBV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 148 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $87.3K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 2546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 284 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 53788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 254 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VEEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.2K, with a price of $3210.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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8 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Ratings for Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) were provided by 7 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $53.71, a high estimate of $77.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.69% increase from the previous average price target of $51.80.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735844427_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Capricor Therapeutics is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Novack</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Kluska</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Tenthoff</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Capricor Therapeutics. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Capricor Therapeutics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Capricor Therapeutics's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Capricor Therapeutics's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAPR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Capricor Therapeutics analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Discovering Capricor Therapeutics: A Closer Look</h2>
Capricor Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics to redefine the treatment landscape for rare diseases. The company's product pipeline includes CAP-1002, deramiocel an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. Deramiocel is currently advancing through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through its proprietary StealthXTM platform, the group uses its exosome technology to conduct preclinical research focused on vaccinology, delivering oligonucleotides, proteins, and small molecules to treat and prevent a wide range of diseases with targeted delivery.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Capricor Therapeutics</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Capricor Therapeutics's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -63.44% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of -555.2%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Capricor Therapeutics's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -31.48%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Capricor Therapeutics's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -19.14%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Capricor Therapeutics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.02, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Beyond The Numbers: 7 Analysts Discuss Capricor Therapeutics Stock

HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Joseph Pantginis reiterates Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $77 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Capricor Therapeutics, Maintains $77 Price Target

-If approved, deramiocel would be first approved therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy cardiomyopathy-
-BLA submission triggers $10 million milestone payment to Capricor from Nippon Shinyaku-

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Capricor Therapeutics Completes Submission Of Biologics License Application To FDA for Deramiocel

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Protara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TARA#NASDAQ">TARA</a>) stock rose 168.9% to $9.52 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $196.3 million. </li>
<li>Bluejay Diagnostics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJDX#NASDAQ">BJDX</a>) stock moved upwards by 67.86% to $6.53. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.6 million. </li>
<li>Psyence Biomedical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBM#NASDAQ">PBM</a>) stock moved upwards by 30.95% to $3.3. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) stock increased by 16.43% to $14.81. The company's market cap stands at $673.4 million. </li>
<li>Adverum Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADVM#NASDAQ">ADVM</a>) stock increased by 15.0% to $6.9. The company's market cap stands at $143.5 million. </li>
<li>CervoMed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) stock increased by 13.38% to $11.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $90.7 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>bluebird bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLUE#NASDAQ">BLUE</a>) stock fell 32.4% to $0.5 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $96.8 million. </li>
<li>Cyclerion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCN#NASDAQ">CYCN</a>) stock declined by 24.26% to $4.81. The company's market cap stands at $13.0 million. </li>
<li>BioRestorative Therapies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRTX#NASDAQ">BRTX</a>) stock declined by 12.0% to $1.32. The company's market cap stands at $9.1 million. </li>
<li>Envoy Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COCH#NASDAQ">COCH</a>) stock decreased by 11.91% to $1.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $37.4 million. </li>
<li>Marker Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRKR#NASDAQ">MRKR</a>) shares decreased by 11.08% to $3.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.9 million. </li>
<li>Stevanato Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) stock decreased by 10.5% to $18.0. The company's market cap stands at $4.9 billion. 
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</ul>
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CYCN

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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Wednesday.
Shares of America&#8217;s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRMT#NASDAQ">CRMT</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRMT/news">quarterly sales results</a>.
America&#8217;s Car-Mart reported a quarterly loss of 24 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 10 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $347.27 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $344.37 million.
America&#8217;s Car-Mart shares jumped 19.7% to $54.70 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEI#NYSE">MEI</a>) shares jumped 29.2% to $15.00 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) shares surged 28% to $33.22 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGRI#NASDAQ">AGRI</a>) rose 24% to $3.8057. AgriFORCE announced the launch of sustainable agricultural operations at its newly acquired Bitcoin mining facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada.</li>
<li>Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) gained 19% to $28.76 as the company announced fourth quarter financial and operational update and power solutions growth capital developments.</li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) rose 18.7% to $15.10.</li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) gained 17.3% to $11.91. The stock gained nearly 100% over the past month, driven by developments in its technology deployment, increased market enthusiasm for conversational AI and improved financial performance.</li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) rose 14.3% to $7.95.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) gained 14% to $30.85. Hut 8 recently announced it entered into an equity offering sales agreement to sell up to $500 million worth of stock and launched a $250 million repurchase program.</li>
<li>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) rose 13% to $118.51 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, Telsey Advisory Group and Morgan Stanley raised their respective price targets on the stock.</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) gained 10.1% to $16.39 after the company issued fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>) gained 8.8% to $44.60 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and lowered its Capex expenditure guidance.</li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) surged 5.2% to $12.59.</li>
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Shares of Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/12/42326587/verint-systems-earnings-analysis-q3-recap">quarter financial results</a>.
Verint Systems posted adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share, up from year-ago earnings of 12 cents per share. The company's sales rose to $224.193 million from $218.547 million.
Verint Systems shares jumped 23.2% to $32.00 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>PainReform Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRFX#NASDAQ">PRFX</a>) gained 161.5% to $7.01 in pre-market trading after the company announced changes in management including new CFO and CEO appointees.</li>
<li>Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBM#NASDAQ">PBM</a>) rose 72.4% to $4.43 in pre-market trading after dipping more than 10% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIGI#NASDAQ">MIGI</a>) gained 47.1% to $1.00 in pre-market trading. Mawson Infrastructure Disclosed Australian creditors filed involuntary Chapter 11 petition against the company.</li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) gained 21.3% to $15.43 in pre-market trading after dipping 23% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Alset Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEI#NASDAQ">AEI</a>) gained 17.5% to $1.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCT#NASDAQ">BTCT</a>) rose 13.9% to $18.24 in pre-market trading after gaining 9% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) gained 13.8% to $119.48 in pre-market trading as the company reported better-than-expected results for its third quarter and issued strong guidance for fiscal 2024. The company also announced the appointment of Winnie Park as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Dec. 16, 2024.</li>
<li>ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) climbed 10.6% to $1.35 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOF#NASDAQ">BOF</a>) gained 10.4% to $1.89 in pre-market trading. BranchOut Food signed a LOI and received $250,000 PO from a leading ingredient distributor.</li>
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<li>bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLUE#NASDAQ">BLUE</a>) shares tumbled 38.2% to $0.4550 in pre-market trading after the company announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) declined 26.9% to $0.2924 in pre-market trading after jumping 105% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCN#NASDAQ">CYCN</a>) shares fell 23.2% to $4.88 in pre-market trading after jumping 294% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEV#NASDAQ">PEV</a>) shares fell 21.4% to $0.2890 in pre-market trading after gaining 13% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTOO#NASDAQ">HTOO</a>) fell 21.4% to $0.4089 in pre-market trading after gaining over 63% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>SRM Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>) fell 20.7% to $0.92 in pre-market trading after climbing 84% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) fell 18.7% to $34.50 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>CN Energy Group. Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNEY#NASDAQ">CNEY</a>) dipped 16.3% to $0.4273 in pre-market trading after jumping 62% on Wednesday.</li>
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The Orphan Drug designation provides Capricor with several benefits that support the development of deramiocel in Europe, including market exclusivity for 10 years if approval is granted and substantially reduced regulatory fees.&nbsp;The ATMP designation provides substantial regulatory support to assist in the development of cell-based therapies. The additional support can potentially reduce time to market, streamline development, and open up access to critical resources, making it an invaluable tool for companies working on innovative therapies.

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Capricor Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug And ATMP Status For Deramiocel By EMA

Jones Trading analyst Catherine Novack initiates coverage on Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $40.

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Jones Trading Initiates Coverage On Capricor Therapeutics with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $40

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Capricor Therapeutics shares are trading higher after Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating on the stock and raised its price target from $25 to $30.

Analysts' ratings for Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 12 analysts.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Capricor Therapeutics, revealing an average target of $31.67, a high estimate of $77.00, and a low estimate of $8.00. Observing a 33.46% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $23.73. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731592835_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Capricor Therapeutics by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Kristen Kluska</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
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<td>Edward Tenthoff</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
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<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
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<td>Leland Gershell</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Jason McCarthy</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
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<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
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<td>Leland Gershell</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>Kristen Kluska</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
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<td>Leland Gershell</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Jason McCarthy</td>
<td>Maxim Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Joseph Pantginis</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Capricor Therapeutics. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Capricor Therapeutics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Capricor Therapeutics's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Capricor Therapeutics's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAPR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Capricor Therapeutics analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Get to Know Capricor Therapeutics Better</h2>
Capricor Therapeutics Inc is a biotechnology company focused on advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics to redefine the treatment landscape for rare diseases. The company's product pipeline includes CAP-1002, deramiocel an allogeneic cardiac-derived cell therapy. Deramiocel is currently advancing through Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Through its proprietary StealthXTM platform, the group uses its exosome technology to conduct preclinical research focused on vaccinology, delivering oligonucleotides, proteins, and small molecules to treat and prevent a wide range of diseases with targeted delivery.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Capricor Therapeutics's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Capricor Therapeutics showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.38% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Capricor Therapeutics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -276.97%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Capricor Therapeutics's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -73.49%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Capricor Therapeutics's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -25.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, Capricor Therapeutics adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Decoding 12 Analyst Evaluations For Capricor Therapeutics

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Kristen Kluska maintains Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $25 to $30.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on Capricor Therapeutics, Raises Price Target to $30

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.38) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.36) by 5.56 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.30 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.57 million by 35.54 percent. This is a 62.81 percent decrease over sales of $6.18 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For November 13, 2024

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-13. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Capricor Therapeutics will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.36.
Investors in Capricor Therapeutics are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.01, leading to a 8.99% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Capricor Therapeutics's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.36</td>
<td>-0.11</td>
<td>-0.09</td>
<td>-0.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.35</td>
<td>-0.31</td>
<td>-0.02</td>
<td>-0.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>9.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>9.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731420166_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Capricor Therapeutics Shares</h3>
Shares of Capricor Therapeutics were trading at $19.54 as of November 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 508.72%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAPR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Capricor Therapeutics visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Capricor Therapeutics

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CAPR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Capricor Therapeutics. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 27% leaning bullish and 54% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $146,410, and 8 are calls, amounting to $463,700.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $5.0 to $30.0 for Capricor Therapeutics over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Capricor Therapeutics's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Capricor Therapeutics's whale activity within a strike price range from $5.0 to $30.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Capricor Therapeutics Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729714523_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>CAPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$111.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">803</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$81.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">803</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$15.22</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">58</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$55.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">158</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Capricor Therapeutics</h3>
Capricor Therapeutics Inc is a United States-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class biological therapies for the treatment of diseases, with a focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other medical conditions. The company's development stage product pipeline includes CAP-1002, for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Program and COVID-19 Program; CDC-Exosomes (CAP-2003); and Exosome-mRNA vaccine.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Capricor Therapeutics, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Capricor Therapeutics's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,798,587, the price of CAPR is up 5.46% at $21.24. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Capricor Therapeutics</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $44.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $35. 
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Capricor Therapeutics, which currently sits at a price target of $77. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Maxim Group has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Capricor Therapeutics, which currently sits at a price target of $25. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Capricor Therapeutics, targeting a price of $43. 
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Capricor Therapeutics Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

Capricor Therapeutics shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $35.

Piper Sandler analyst Edward Tenthoff initiates coverage on Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $35.

Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage On Capricor Therapeutics with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $35

Capricor Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) shares are trading lower by 6.05% to $19.27 during Thursday&#8217;s session. The company earlier commenced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41375519/capricor-therapeutics-announces-pricing-of-approximately-75-million-public-offering-of-common-stoc">public offering of common stock</a>.
What To Know: The company announced the pricing of its public offering of 4.41 million shares at $17.00 per share. The company granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 661,800 shares. 
The offering, expected to close on October 18, will raise approximately $75 million before expenses and commissions. 
Piper Sandler &amp; Co. and Oppenheimer &amp; Co. Inc. are managing the offering. Capricor says the company plans to use the funds for product development, manufacturing, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should I Sell My CAPR Stock?</h2>
Whether to sell or hold a stock largely depends on an investor's strategy and risk tolerance. Swing traders may sell an outperforming stock to lock in a capital gain, while long-term investors might ride out the turbulence in anticipation of further share price growth.
Similarly, traders willing to minimize losses may sell a stock that falls a certain percentage, while long-term investors may see this as an opportunity to buy more shares at a discounted price.
Investors may also consider market dynamics. The Relative Strength Index can be used to indicate whether a stock is overbought or oversold. Capricor Therapeutics stock currently has an RSI of 61.26, indicating neutral conditions.
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Why Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR) Shares Are Trading Lower

Financing

Press Releases

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Approximately $75 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Capricor Therapeutics Announces Closing of Underwritten Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares

Capricor Therapeutics to Present Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Update on November 13

Health Care

Capricor Therapeutics to Present Exosome Platform Updates at 2024 American Association of Extracellular Vesicles Annual Meeting

Capricor Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Capricor Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug and ATMP Status for Deramiocel by European Medicines Agency

Capricor Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Capricor Therapeutics Completes Submission of Biologics License Application to the U.S. FDA for Deramiocel for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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