Corcept Shares Rise More Than 55% in 6 Months: Here's Why

Shares of Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT) have rallied 56.4% in the past six months against the industry’s decline of 10.5%.The company’s sole-marketed drug, Korlym (mifepristone), which is approved for treating Cushing's syndrome or endogenous hypercortisolism, has been performing well. The drug has been witnessing strong demand in recent quarters and the trend is likely to continue in 2025.The company’s top line solely comprises product sales from Korlym. Sales of the drug increased almost 40% ye ...