Capricor Therapeutics is trading at $9.53 (+14.96%) after the FDA extended deramiocel’s PDUFA deadline to November 22, 2026, allowing review of new HOPE-3 data and analyses.

  • The move follows a 21.91% gain on August 25.
  • Oppenheimer upgraded Capricor Therapeutics to Outperform with a $54 price target.
  • Broader biotech strength provided additional support, but the FDA update remains the primary catalyst.