Durect Corporation (DRRX)

Currency in USD
1.8600
+0.0100(+0.54%)
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After Hours
1.8402-0.0198(-1.06%)
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Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1.85001.8700
52 wk Range
0.48012.6400
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
1.86
Open
1.85
Day's Range
1.85-1.87
52 wk Range
0.4801-2.64
Volume
264.65K
Average Volume (3m)
991.39K
1-Year Change
35.77%
Book Value / Share
0.17
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Price Target
2.5000
Upside
+34.41%
Members' Sentiments
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Quickly burning through cash

Durect Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Durect Corporation Company Profile

DURECT Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, develops medicines based on its epigenetic regulator program. The company’s lead product candidate includes larsucosterol, an endogenous, orally bioavailable small molecule to play a regulatory role in lipid metabolism, stress and inflammatory responses, and cell death and survival to treat alcohol-associated hepatitis, as well as for the treatment of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. The company also offers POSIMIR, a post-surgical pain product to deliver bupivacaine over three days in adults; PERSERIS, an injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; and Methydur to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It has strategic collaboration and other agreements with Virginia Commonwealth University Intellectual Property Foundation and Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited. DURECT Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Employees
20

Durect Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Q4 2024 revenue fell to $500,000 from $900,000 YoY; 2024 total revenue dropped to $2M from $2.6M in 2023
  • Durect became debt-free after repaying term loan; cash reserves of $12M expected to sustain operations through Q3 2025
  • Focus shifts to Larcicosterol for alcohol-associated hepatitis; Phase 3 trial estimated at $20M, exploring funding options
  • R&D expenses reduced to $10.4M in 2024 from $29.4M in 2023; SG&A expenses down to $10M from $12.7M
  • Analysts set price targets of $5-$8.50, indicating upside potential despite current financial challenges
Last Updated: 26/03/2025, 22:18
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P/E Ratio
−3.9x−1.4x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.050.000.00
Price/Book
10.8x1.4x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
31.1x1.3x3.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
34.4%38.5%43.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 2.5000
(+34.41% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
May 14, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-0.13 / -0.11
Revenue / Forecast
321.00K / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

DRRX Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Durect Trade On?

Durect is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Durect?

The stock symbol for Durect is "DRRX."

What Is the Durect Market Cap?

As of today, Durect market cap is 57.74M.

What Is Durect's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Durect EPS (TTM) is -0.48.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DRRX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Durect Stock Split?

Durect has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Durect Have?

Durect has 20 employees.

What is the current trading status of Durect (DRRX)?

As of 07 Aug 2025, Durect (DRRX) is trading at a price of 1.86, with a previous close of 1.86. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1.85 to 1.87, while its 52-week range spans from 0.48 to 2.64.
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