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Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated Securities Fraud Class Action Result of FDA Approval Issues and 50% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Key Takeaway: Corcept Therapeutics Inc. is currently facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit after its stock plummeted by over 50% due to a negative response from the FDA regarding its drug candidate, relacorilant. The company allegedly misled investors about the likelihood of FDA approval, leading to substantial investor losses during the specified class period. A Complete Response Letter from the FDA indicated that additional efficacy evidence was required, which contributed to the drastic decline in stock value. Investors are encouraged to contact Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC for potential legal recourse.

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  • Corcept's stock price dropped by 50% following FDA's Complete Response Letter.
  • The company is facing a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information.
  • Investors incurred substantial losses during the class period due to the company's alleged misrepresentations.
  • The FDA deemed Corcept's new product candidate insufficiently supported without additional evidence.

Full Press Release Details

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until April 21, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NasdaqCM: CORT) (“Corcept” or the “Company”), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between October 31, 2024 and December 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
If you purchased shares of Corcept and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-cort/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by April 21, 2026.
Corcept and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, the Company represented to investors that there was a high likelihood that one of its lead new product candidates, relacorilant, would receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) after the Company’s New Drug Application (“NDA”) submission. However, on December 31, 2025, the Company disclosed that the FDA had issued a Complete Response Letter (“CRL”) regarding the NDA for relacorilant and that it had “concluded it could not arrive at a favorable benefit-risk assessment for relacorilant without Corcept providing additional evidence of effectiveness.”
On this news, the price of Corcept’s shares plummeted by $35.40 per share, or 50.4%, from a closing price of $70.20 on December 30, 2025, to a closing price of $34.80 on December 31, 2025.
The case is Allegheny County Employees’ Retirement System v. Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated, No. 26-cv-01525.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for filing lead plaintiff applications?

The deadline to file lead plaintiff applications is April 21, 2026.

What is Corcept Therapeutics accused of?

Corcept and its executives are accused of failing to disclose important information.

How much did Corcept's share price drop after the FDA's announcement?

The share price fell by $35.40, or 50.4%, after the FDA's announcement.

What triggered the securities class action against Corcept?

The action was triggered by Corcept's misleading statements regarding their NDA for relacorilant.

Which law firm is handling the class action lawsuit?

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC is handling the class action lawsuit.

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026