Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR.US) Stock Rating 2026/2027: Buy – Stock Analysis

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No analysts currently cover Capricor Therapeutics with a public price target. We add the price target automatically as soon as at least one analyst publishes a rating. Until then, use the technical analysis and the key figures below.

Analyst Ratings for Capricor Therapeutics stock in 2026: Buy

10 analysts cover Capricor Therapeutics. Analysts are mostly neutral — 60% recommend Hold.

Consensus: Buy (3.70/5)
Strong Buy
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3.70 out of 5 based on 10 analysts

About Capricor Therapeutics – Biotechnology

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other diseases with unmet medical needs in the United States. Its lead product candidate is the Deramiocel, an allogeneic cardiosphere-derived cells, which is in phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of DMD. The company also develops Exosome protein-based vaccine, which is in preclinical trial to treat SARS-CoV-2; StealthX Exosome Platform, and exosome platform program consists of engineered exosomes for vaccine and therapeutic development and is in preclinical trial. In addition, it engages in developing StealthX, an engineered exosome-based vaccine candidate, under phase 1 clinical study for a range of therapeutic applications, including targeted RNA, protein, and small molecule therapeutics to treat or prevent a variety of diseases; It has license agreement with Johns Hopkins University, University of Rome License, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to develop and commercialize licensed products and licensed services under the licensed patent rights in all fields and a nonexclusive right to the know-how; Cell Line License Agreement with Life Technologies for the development of exosomes platform. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Capricor Therapeutics

$371M Market cap
$11.1M Revenue
Biotechnology Industry
- P/E
25.15 P/S
1.51 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Capricor Therapeutics?

Speculative stock

Capricor Therapeutics is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Capricor Therapeutics

💰 Value Score 20/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 14/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 3/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 12/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 2 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Capricor Therapeutics that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 2/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.17 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -73.7% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 High short interest: 37.7% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 25.1 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 1.5. The PEG ratio is 0.38 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 2 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 0.17 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 17.2% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 37.71% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Capricor Therapeutics 2026: Buys and sells

In 2026, insiders at Capricor Therapeutics have made 20 transactions – split into 6 purchases and 14 sales. On a net basis, insiders put $7,418,900 into the stock. Active insiders include Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd, Musket David B, COLLIER EARL M JR and others.

Last 3 Months: No trades

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

All Transactions: Buys and sells

There are both insider purchases and sales, with no clear direction. This is normal for large companies, where management adjusts positions on an ongoing basis.

Across the last 20 transactions: 6 purchases and 14 sales. A net $7,418,900 into the stock.

Latest purchase: Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd bought 2,798,507 shares at $5.36 each on 2024-09-20. The stock has since risen 35.1%.

Latest sale: Krasney Karen sold 24,100 shares at $30.38 each on 2026-06-25.

Who is buying: Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd, Musket David B, COLLIER EARL M JR, Auwaerter Paul Gisbert.

Who is selling: Krasney Karen, Bergmann Anthony, Sabar Karimah Es, Avat Xavier.

Latest Insider Trades in Capricor Therapeutics (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Capricor Therapeutics. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-25 Krasney Karen Sell 24,100 30 732,158
2026-06-25 Bergmann Anthony Sell 24,100 30 732,158
2026-06-24 Krasney Karen Sell 400 30 12,000
2026-06-24 Bergmann Anthony Sell 400 30 12,000
2026-06-22 Krasney Karen Sell 500 30 15,000
2026-06-22 Bergmann Anthony Sell 500 30 15,000
2026-05-01 Krasney Karen Sell 25,000 32 792,500
2026-05-01 Bergmann Anthony Sell 25,000 32 792,500
2026-04-02 Sabar Karimah Es Sell 7,529 32 240,928
2026-04-01 Sabar Karimah Es Sell 53,735 31 1,667,397

Who is buying and selling Capricor Therapeutics shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Capricor Therapeutics: Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd, Musket David B, COLLIER EARL M JR, Auwaerter Paul Gisbert. In total, $15,065,209 was bought across 6 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Krasney Karen, Bergmann Anthony, Sabar Karimah Es, Avat Xavier. In total, $7,646,309 was sold across 14 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Capricor Therapeutics Short Selling 2026: 37.7% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 37.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
37.7%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 37.7% means that 37.7% of the freely traded shares in Capricor Therapeutics have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Nov 9, 2026. With a short interest of 37.7%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Capricor Therapeutics Report Earnings – Next Date: Nov 9, 2026

The next earnings report from Capricor Therapeutics is scheduled for November 9, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Capricor Therapeutics 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated November 3, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $7.24 is 6.4% above the 20-day average ($6.81). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 10.3% below the 50-day average ($8.08). Long term, the stock is 64.8% below the 200-day average ($20.59), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (8.08) is below the 200-day average (20.59), which is a classic bearish signal for Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.

Is Capricor Therapeutics, Inc overbought or oversold?

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc has an RSI of 51.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Capricor Therapeutics, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.496), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.608) by 0.112, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-4.377), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-4.140) by 0.237, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Capricor Therapeutics, Inc

Capricor Therapeutics, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 393.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Capricor Therapeutics, Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.496). Weekly bearish (-4.377).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 51.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Capricor Therapeutics stock in 2026

Should you buy Capricor Therapeutics stock now?
No, the technical signal for Capricor Therapeutics is currently Strong Sell. Capricor Therapeutics trades at $7.24 as of Nov 3, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.496 with rising momentum (signal: -0.608); RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average). The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Capricor Therapeutics stock?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Capricor Therapeutics.
Is Capricor Therapeutics a dividend stock?
No, Capricor Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Capricor Therapeutics stock?
Capricor Therapeutics is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 393.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Capricor Therapeutics overvalued?
Capricor Therapeutics has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 25.1, a P/B ratio of 1.5.
Is Capricor Therapeutics overbought?
No, Capricor Therapeutics is not overbought. RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 6.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Capricor Therapeutics earnings report?
Capricor Therapeutics reports its next earnings on November 9, 2026. The stock currently trades at $7.24.
Is Capricor Therapeutics shorted?
Yes, Capricor Therapeutics is shorted with 37.7% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Capricor Therapeutics stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Capricor Therapeutics – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 6 purchases and 14 sales, with a net 7,418,900 $ bought. Active buyers include Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd, Musket David B, COLLIER EARL M JR and others. In our study of insider purchases, however, the typical purchase did not beat the market over the following 3 months.
Is Capricor Therapeutics a good stock?
Based on our total score, Capricor Therapeutics is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 12 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 20/100, Quality: 14/100, Momentum: 3/100. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Strong Sell. Whether Capricor Therapeutics is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Capricor Therapeutics stock?
The outlook for Capricor Therapeutics based on current data: the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Nov 9, 2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Capricor Therapeutics stock rising?
Capricor Therapeutics is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 6.4% above the 20-day average; short interest is 37.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Capricor Therapeutics go?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Capricor Therapeutics. The stock has traded between $2.96 and $40.37 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 82.1% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Capricor Therapeutics fall?
The stock has traded as low as $2.96 over the last 52 weeks — that is 59.1% below the current price of $7.24. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 92.7% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±393.8% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Capricor Therapeutics do?
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, engages in the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other diseases with unmet medical needs in the United States. Its lead produ... The company belongs to the Healthcare sector, more specifically the Biotechnology industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Capricor Therapeutics as an investment.
Did Capricor Therapeutics raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Capricor Therapeutics. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Capricor Therapeutics making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Capricor Therapeutics. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Capricor Therapeutics go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Capricor Therapeutics is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.17 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 2 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 17% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Capricor Therapeutics have a lot of debt?
No, Capricor Therapeutics has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 17%. For the healthcare sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. In healthcare, 80-150% is typical — large pharma companies carry debt for research and acquisitions. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.

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