Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CRNX)

NASDAQ: CRNX · Real-Time Price · USD
83.58
-0.04 (-0.05%)
At close: Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
83.43
-0.15 (-0.18%)
After-hours: Jul 10, 2026, 7:04 PM EDT
Market Cap8.81B +204.0%
Revenue (ttm)18.07M +2,277.5%
Net Income-496.39M
EPS-5.13
Shares Out 105.44M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume7,355,510
Open83.61
Previous Close83.62
Day's Range83.58 - 83.76
52-Week Range25.83 - 83.76
Beta0.23
AnalystsHold
Price Target82.50 (-1.29%)
Earnings DateAug 4, 2026

About CRNX

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. The company’s lead product candidate is Paltusotine, an oral selective nonpeptide somatostatin receptor type 2 agonist, which is in a Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of acromegaly and carcinoid syndrome associated with neuroendocrine tumors. It is also developing Atumelnant, an investigational oral nonpeptide product candida... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 18, 2018
Employees 594
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CRNX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's revenue was $7.70 million, an increase of 640.71% compared to the previous year's $1.04 million. Losses were -$465.32 million, 55.9% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for CRNX stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $82.5, which is a decrease of -1.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$82.5
(-1.29% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals filed a proxy statement on July 10, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

1 day ago - Filings

Crinetics downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel

Stifel analyst Alex Thompson downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $85, up from $83, after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire the company for…

2 days ago - TheFly

How to Ride the $2.6 Trillion Merger Boom With High-Growth Stocks

More mergers among brand-name consumer companies seem likely—following a record $2.6 trillion worth of transactions announced in the first half of 2026.

Other symbols: VRTX
3 days ago - Barrons

Crinetics downgraded to In Line from Outperform at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to In Line from Outperform with a price target of $85, down from $88, after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire the company for $85…

3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics downgraded to Hold from Buy at TD Cowen

TD Cowen analyst Tyler Van Buren downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Hold from Buy with no price target after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) announced an agreement to acquire the the company for…

Other symbols: VRTX
3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Citizens

Citizens analyst Jonathan Wolleben downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Market Perform from Outperform after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire the company for $85 per share in cash. Published ...

3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics rises 98.8%

Crinetics (CRNX) is up 98.8%, or $41.52 to $83.55.

3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics rises 98.8%

Crinetics (CRNX) is up 98.8%, or $41.52 to $83.55.

3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies

Jefferies downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $85, up from $55, after the company announced it will be acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) for…

3 days ago - TheFly

Wedbush sees BioCryst, Ascendis as potential next targets after Crinetics deal

Wedbush notes that Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) for $85/share in cash. Crinetics now trades essentially at the deal price, reflecting high confidenc...

Other symbols: ASNDBCRXVRTX
3 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics shares surge after Vertex agrees to $10B cash buyout

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals shares surged after Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement to acquire the endocrinology-focused biotech company in a deal valued at approximately $10 billion. The all-...

Other symbols: VRTX
3 days ago - Invezz

Crinetics downgraded to Hold from Buy at JonesResearch

JonesResearch downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Hold from Buy with an $85 price target after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire the company for $85 per share in cash. Published first…

3 days ago - TheFly

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Brodsky & Smith Announces an Investigation of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CRNX)

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Law office of Brodsky & Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Crinetics Pharmaceutica...

Other symbols: VRTX
3 days ago - Newsfile Corp

Crinetics downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst Yasmeen Rahimi downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Neutral from Overweight after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) agreed to acquire the company for $85 per share in cash. Published first...

4 days ago - TheFly

Vertex adds ‘genuine fifth commercial pillar’ with deal, says H.C. Wainwright

After Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ (VRTX) announcement of an agreement to acquire Crinetics (CRNX) for $85 per share in cash, H.C. Wainwright analyst Andrew Fein thinks “the most important question” is wha...

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - TheFly

Crinetics downgraded to Neutral from Buy at H.C. Wainwright

H.C. Wainwright downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Neutral from Buy with an $85 price target following Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ (VRTX) announcement of an agreement to acquire the company for $85 per share…

4 days ago - TheFly

This Biotech Stock Is Soaring 99% After Vertex Agrees to Takeover Deal

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is buying an endocrine treatment specialist for $10 billion.

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - Barrons

Crinetics price target raised to $85 from $62 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on Crinetics (CRNX) to $85 from $62 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)…

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - TheFly

Samsung, Micron, Rivian, SpaceX, Crinetics, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market

AI stocks take a beating, with South Korean memory-chip maker Samsung Electronics setting the tone for the broader market.

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4 days ago - Barrons

Crinetics downgraded to Perform from Outperform at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Perform from Outperform with no price target after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) announced an agreement to acquire the company for $85 per share in cash. The...

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - TheFly

Why Is Crinetics Stock (CRNX) Surging Nearly 100% in Pre-Market Today, 7/7/26? Analysts React

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals ($CRNX) stock surged nearly 100% in pre-market trading on Tuesday after Vertex Pharmaceuticals ($VRTX) agreed to acquire the biotech company in a deal valued at about $10 bil...

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - TipRanks

Crinetics downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Josh Schimmer downgraded Crinetics (CRNX) to Neutral from Overweight after Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) announced an agreement to acquire the company for $85.00 per share in...

4 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 Billion

The acquisition would add to Vertex's pipeline and potentially grow its annual revenue by $5 billion with the addition of Crinetics-developed drugs Palsonify and Atumelnant, the company said.

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - WSJ

Vertex to buy Crinetics in $10 billion deal

Vertex ​Pharmaceuticals ‌will buy ​Crinetics ​Pharmaceuticals ⁠for ​a total ​equity value ​of ​about $10 billion, ‌the ⁠companies said ​on ​Monday.

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - Reuters

Vertex to Acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

BOSTON & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX), a global pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, de...

Other symbols: VRTX
4 days ago - Business Wire