Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) is a clinical contract research organization that plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company assists in conducting clinical trials, helping to bring new drugs and treatments to market. Despite its recent success, Cowen & Co. downgraded Medpace from Buy to Sell on July 23, 2025, when the stock was priced at $477.73, as reported by StreetInsider.
Medpace's recent financial performance has been strong. In the second quarter of 2025, the company reported GAAP revenue of $603.3 million, surpassing the expected $538.8 million. This impressive performance also saw GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $3.10, exceeding the anticipated $2.98. These results have led to an increase in management's forecasts for the rest of the fiscal year.
The stock price of MEDP has seen significant growth, with a 54.67% increase, translating to a rise of $168.85. On the day of the downgrade, the stock fluctuated between $436.01 and $501.30, with the latter being its highest price over the past year. The lowest price for the year was $250.05, indicating substantial volatility.
Medpace's market capitalization stands at approximately $13.73 billion, with a trading volume of 4,469,214 shares. Despite the downgrade by Cowen & Co., the company's strong financial performance and increased forecasts suggest a positive outlook for the remainder of 2025.
