A wave of excitement swept the market as CorMedix Inc.’s CRMD shares surged in response to the groundbreaking FDA approval for DefenCath – a game-changing milestone heralding the company’s better-than-expected third-quarter earnings results.
Eager eyes were fixed on the market as CorMedix revealed their impressive third-quarter earnings on Nov. 14, defying expectations with the announcement of a 17 cents per share loss, surpassing analyst projections of a 21 cents per share loss, identical to the previous year’s performance.
Adding fuel to the fire, CorMedix announced the FDA’s green light for DefenCath, revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in adult patients with kidney failure undergoing chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter.
With DefenCath earning the distinction of being the pioneering FDA-approved antimicrobial CLS in the U.S., the industry stands at the cusp of a transformative breakthrough.
CEO Joseph Todisco expressed his enthusiasm, underlining the significance of DefenCath’s approval in mitigating life-threatening infections in a vulnerable patient demographic, heralding it as a pivotal achievement for CorMedix.
“DefenCath’s approval marks a major leap forward in curtailing life-threatening infections in hemodialysis patients with central venous catheters, positioning CorMedix at the forefront of innovation,” stated Todisco.
Anticipation simmered as the company pledged to collaborate with healthcare providers and facilities to introduce DefenCath to hemodialysis patients at the dawn of 2024, affirming their commitment to fortifying the healthcare landscape.
In a parallel development, market analysts joined in, recalibrating their price targets for the stock:
- RBC Capital analyst Gregory Renza voiced optimism, maintaining CorMedix with an Outperform rating and elevating the price target from $6 to $10.
- Needham analyst Serge Belanger echoed a Buy rating and adjusted the price target from $12 to $10, aligning with the positive market sentiment.
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- CRMD Price Action: CRMD shares soared 0.6% to $3.35 in the after-hours session upon publication, following a remarkable 6.39% upswing during regular trading, as reported by Benzinga Pro.
