Arrowhead Research
ARWR
$76.40
-9.05%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing RNA interference (RNAi) therapies for diseases driven by genetic abnormalities or protein overproduction, targeting cardiometabolic, neuromuscular, pulmonary, and liver conditions. As a pioneer in RNAi therapeutics, Arrowhead distinguishes itself through its proprietary TRiM platform, which enables targeted delivery to specific cell types. The current investor narrative centers on the company's dramatic revenue growth and path to profitability, driven by recent commercial launches and partnership revenues, while the stock has surged nearly 400% over the past year amid positive clinical data and expanding pipeline prospects.…
ARWR
Arrowhead Research
$76.40
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ARWR 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Arrowhead Research's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $99.32 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$99.32
5 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
5
covering this stock
Price Range
$61 - $99
Analyst target range
Arrowhead is covered by 5 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish. The distribution includes 4 Buy ratings (HC Wainwright, B. Riley, Chardan Capital, Piper Sandler Overweight) and 1 Neutral (Goldman Sachs) / Equal Weight (Morgan Stanley). The average analyst target price is not explicitly provided, but based on the estimated EPS of $2.47 and a conservative PE multiple of 20x, a target of ~$49 could be inferred, implying a 42% downside from the current price of $83.99. However, this is speculative; the actual average target is likely higher given the bullish sentiment. The high target, based on estimated EPS of $3.99, could be around $80 (20x PE), while the low target of $1.27 EPS implies a target of ~$25. The wide range reflects high uncertainty typical of biotech stocks. Recent ratings actions show no changes, with firms maintaining their positions, indicating stability in analyst views. The bullish consensus is supported by the company's strong revenue growth and path to profitability, but the lack of explicit price targets limits conviction. Given the limited analyst coverage (5 analysts), the stock may experience higher volatility and less efficient price discovery, common for mid-cap biotech names.
ARWR Technical Analysis
Arrowhead is in a powerful sustained uptrend, with the stock up 397% over the past year and currently trading at $83.99, representing 99.3% of its 52-week range (low $14.30, high $84.55). This positioning near the 52-week high signals strong bullish momentum and market confidence, though it also raises the risk of overextension and potential profit-taking. The stock has consistently made higher highs and higher lows over the past year, confirming the long-term trend. Short-term momentum is accelerating, with a 1-month gain of 18.6% and a 3-month gain of 37.6%, both outpacing the S&P 500's respective returns of -1.25% and 13.56%. The relative strength index (RSI) is not directly provided, but the rapid price appreciation suggests the stock may be approaching overbought territory. The 1-month trend aligns with the 1-year trend, indicating no divergence and reinforcing the bullish narrative. Key support lies at the 52-week low of $14.30, though more immediate support is near the $70 level (recent pullback low in June). Resistance is at the 52-week high of $84.55; a breakout above this level would signal a continuation of the uptrend and potentially open the door to further gains. With a beta of 1.265, Arrowhead is about 27% more volatile than the S&P 500, meaning it amplifies market moves—a factor that warrants careful position sizing for risk management.
Beta
1.26
1.26x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-24.6%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$14-$88
Price range past year
Annual Return
+305.1%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | ARWR Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +8.0% | +4.1% |
| 3m | +17.3% | +11.1% |
| 6m | +18.3% | +8.8% |
| 1y | +305.1% | +20.6% |
| ytd | +12.7% | +10.7% |
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ARWR Fundamental Analysis
Arrowhead's revenue trajectory has been nothing short of transformative. In the most recent quarter (Q1 fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025), revenue surged to $264 million, a 104.6% year-over-year increase from $129 million in the prior-year quarter. This growth was driven by a combination of product sales and partnership milestones, with the company transitioning from a pre-revenue biotech to a commercial-stage entity. The multi-quarter trend shows a dramatic ramp: revenue was $0 in Q3 2024, $23.6 million in Q4 2024, $2.5 million in Q1 2025, $542.7 million in Q2 2025 (boosted by a large licensing deal), $27.8 million in Q3 2025, and $256.5 million in Q4 2025. The underlying growth, excluding the outlier Q2, is strong and accelerating, supporting the investment case for a company with a validated platform and expanding commercial footprint. Profitability has turned a corner. The company reported net income of $30.8 million in Q1 2026, compared to a net loss of $173.1 million in the same quarter last year, marking a significant inflection. Gross margin stands at 100% (revenue is primarily from licensing and product sales with minimal cost of goods sold), which is typical for biotech firms with high-margin intellectual property. Operating margin improved to 15.5% in Q1 2026 from -64.6% a year ago, reflecting operating leverage as revenue scales. The company is now profitable on a trailing twelve-month basis, with TTM net income of $202 million (calculated from quarterly data), a stark contrast to the losses of prior years. Arrowhead maintains a healthy balance sheet with a current ratio of 4.86, indicating strong liquidity. Debt-to-equity is 0.79, manageable for a biotech firm, and the company generated $32.2 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months, a dramatic improvement from negative FCF in prior periods. Return on equity (ROE) is -0.35% on a trailing basis, but the most recent quarter shows positive ROE of 5.4%, signaling improving capital efficiency. The company has sufficient cash to fund operations without relying on external financing, reducing financial risk.
Quarterly Revenue
$264033000.0B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+10461.32%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
100.00%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$322007000.0B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
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Valuation Analysis: Is ARWR Overvalued?
Since Arrowhead has positive net income (TTM net income of $202 million), the appropriate primary valuation metric is the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio. The trailing PE is -2,827x due to prior losses, but the forward PE (based on estimated EPS of $2.47) is -19.4x, which is not meaningful due to negative earnings estimates. A more useful metric is the price-to-sales (PS) ratio, given the company's recent revenue growth. The trailing PS ratio is 5.56x, while the forward PS (based on estimated revenue of $1.59 billion) is approximately 2.9x. The gap between trailing and forward PS implies the market expects significant revenue growth, which aligns with the company's trajectory. Compared to the biotechnology industry average PS ratio of approximately 6.5x, Arrowhead's trailing PS of 5.56x represents a 14% discount. However, on a forward basis, the PS of 2.9x is a 55% discount to the industry, suggesting the market may be undervaluing the company's growth potential relative to peers. This discount could be justified by the company's historical lack of profitability, but the recent inflection to positive earnings may warrant a re-rating. Historically, Arrowhead's PS ratio has ranged from near zero (pre-revenue) to over 900x in early 2025. The current trailing PS of 5.56x is near the lower end of its historical range over the past five years, which typically saw PS ratios above 10x. This low multiple relative to history suggests the market has not fully priced in the company's commercial success, potentially offering a value opportunity if growth sustains. However, the historical highs were during periods of no revenue, making the comparison less relevant; the current multiple is more grounded in actual sales.
PE
-2827.0x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Low-End
5-Year PE Range -71x~75x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
28.8x
Enterprise Value Multiple

