Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACXP) Research

Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. functions as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on developing innovative antibiotic treatments for bacterial infections. The company's primary drug candidate is ibezapolstat, an antibiotic that utilizes a novel mechanism of action by targeting the polymerase IIIC enzyme. Ibezapolstat has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for addressing Clostridium difficile infections. Additionally, Acurx is progressing with ACX-375C, an investigational therapeutic suitable for both oral and injectable administration. This compound is being developed to combat various gram-positive bacteria, including resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.

Market snapshot

Symbol
ACXP
Price
$1.54
Day change
-0.65%
Market cap
$2.4M
P/E ratio
-0.31x
52-week range
1.326-13.7
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Next earnings
in 2 months

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Recent insider activity

  • Sailer Carl — A-Award (2150 shares) on 2026-04-20
  • DEAN JACK H — A-Award (2150 shares) on 2026-04-20
  • Donohue James J. — A-Award (2150 shares) on 2026-04-20
  • HARRISON THOMAS L — A-Award (2150 shares) on 2026-04-20
  • Scodari Joseph C — A-Award (2150 shares) on 2026-04-20

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