Catalyst Pharmaceuticals saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Tuesday, from 94 to 96.
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The upgrade means the stock is now outpacing 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is not currently near a proper buy point. See if the stock goes on to form a new base and offer a new buying opportunity.
The stock has a 99 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and annual earnings growth tops 99% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B- shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
In Q1, the company posted 79% earnings growth. Sales growth increased 44%, up from 28% in the prior report. That marks four consecutive reports with increasing revenue gains. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Aug. 6.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals earns the No. 6 rank among its peers in the Medical-Biomed/Biotech industry group. Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Incyte and Inhibrx Biosciences are among the top 5 highly-rated stocks within the group.
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