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ARQT today

$28.38+$0.99 (+3.63%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourStrong Bullish

15 minStrong Bullish

5 minExpanding

Daily trend turns down below $30.91

Key levels

Resistance$34.80

Resistance$30.91

Support$27.64

Support$25.23

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystTD Cowen keeps Buy rating on Arcutis Biotherapeutics, lifts target to $40

NewsArcutis Biotherapeutics insider sells shares

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About Arcutis

Arcutis Biotherapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells topical treatments for immune-mediated skin conditions. Its main product line, ZORYVE, is a once-daily roflumilast-based cream and foam approved in the United States and Canada for several inflammatory skin disorders in adults and children. The company also develops ARQ-234, a biologic candidate for atopic dermatitis, and has licensing agreements covering topical roflumilast in parts of Asia.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026.

Nasdaq · Healthcare

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT)

$28.38+0.99 (+3.63%)
WATCHLISTGrade: B+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
25.9527.9730.0032.0228.38Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High28.65
Low27.20
Open27.50
Volume2.12M
Avg Vol2.33M
VWAP28.26
30d High34.05
30d Low23.92
30d Chg+12.22%

What Is the Price Target for ARQT?

SEPT Low Target

$36.00

SEPT Mid Target

$40.00

SEPT High Target

$48.00

Analyst Consensus

$40.00

Current: $28.38Upside: +40.9%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is ARQT a Buy or Sell Right Now?

66
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 5▼ DownUpgradeInsider sellProduct4 articles
Arcutis Biotherapeutics shares fell 6.90% on Tuesday, closing at $27.00 after trading between a low of $25.78 and a high of $29.49 on volume of about 7.5 million shares. The decline came despite several positive developments, including TD Cowen reiterating its Buy rating and raising its price target to $40, as well as the company starting a Phase 3 trial of ZORYVE Cream 0.3% and beginning enrollment in the INTEGUMENT-3 trial of ZORYVE for atopic dermatitis. However, an insider sell by an executive, with no details on size or value, may have weighed on sentiment. The mixed news—bullish analyst and pipeline updates against a bearish insider sale—leaves the direction signal uncertain, though the stock's sharp drop suggests near-term pressure.
Oct 19▲ UpUpgrade3 articles
Arcutis Biotherapeutics shares surged 8.43% today, closing at $31.89 after trading between $28.99 and $33.01 on volume of 5,694,751. The rally followed Guggenheim's decision to raise its price target on the stock to $44 from $38 while reiterating a Buy rating, a bullish signal that helped drive shares higher. A separate Form 4 insider trading filing was also reported, though such filings are typically treated as noise. The analyst upgrade appears to be the primary catalyst behind today's move, and the direction signal is positive.
Oct 15▲ UpProductUpgrade2 articles
Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) shares surged 7.60% on Thursday, closing at $29.10 after opening at $27.05 and trading as high as $29.46. The rally was driven by a bullish product-related catalyst, as headlines highlighted a reason for the stock's surge. Additionally, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $48 price target, signaling significant upside potential. Both catalysts are bullish and likely contributed to the strong volume of over 3.2 million shares. The direction signal is clearly positive, with the stock closing near its high for the day.

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 91.3% YoY with STRONG trend — consistent growth.

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Is ARQT Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$30.27

30

Moat Score

NONE

3/9

Piotroski Score

7.9

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with ARQT?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

1 buys / 1 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Matsuda MasaruofficerBuy40,000$146KNov 4, 2026
Matsuda MasaruofficerSale40,000$1.4MNov 4, 2026
Burnett PatrickofficerSale943$30KNov 2, 2026
Matsuda MasaruofficerSale1,219$39KNov 2, 2026
Watanabe Todddirector officerSale4,377$139KNov 2, 2026
SCOTT ROBERT AdirectorBuy2,819-Oct 23, 2026
Matsuda MasaruofficerSale3,674$92KSep 16, 2026
Matsuda MasaruofficerSale9,989$250KSep 8, 2026
Curran TerriedirectorBuy11,148$84KAug 27, 2026
Curran TerriedirectorSale11,148$279KAug 27, 2026

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ARQT Growth Story

Revenue YoY

91.3%

3yr Revenue CAGR

367.3%

EPS Growth YoY

88.79%

FCF Growth YoY

94.4%

Revenue Trend

STRONG

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ARQT — frequently asked questions

What is ARQT stock price today?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) is at $28.38, up 3.63% (+$0.99) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is ARQT stock moving today?

Latest ARQT news — Nov 5, 2026: TD Cowen keeps Buy rating on Arcutis Biotherapeutics, lifts target to $40 · Nov 5, 2026: Arcutis Biotherapeutics insider sells shares

Why did ARQT stock move on Nov 5, 2026?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics shares fell 6.90% on Tuesday, closing at $27.00 after trading between a low of $25.78 and a high of $29.49 on volume of about 7.5 million shares. The decline came despite several positive developments, including TD Cowen reiterating its Buy rating and raising its price target to $40, as well as the company starting a Phase 3 trial of ZORYVE Cream 0.3% and beginning enrollment in the INTEGUMENT-3 trial of ZORYVE for atopic dermatitis.

What is the ARQT price target?

The average analyst price target for ARQT is $40.00, ranging from $36 to $48, based on 7 analysts. Latest: TD Cowen maintains on Nov 5, 2026.

What do analysts rate ARQT?

Analyst ratings for ARQT: 0 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did ARQT beat earnings?

ARQT last reported on Nov 4, 2026: EPS $0.06 vs $0.18 expected — a miss of 66.7%.

What is ARQT's P/E ratio?

ARQT trades at a P/E of 154.8 vs a Healthcare average of 18.5.

Does ARQT pay a dividend?

ARQT does not currently pay a dividend.

How much debt does ARQT have?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. reported $109M of debt and $34M of cash (Jun 30, 2026).

What are ARQT support and resistance levels?

Support: $27.64, $25.23, $23.37. Resistance: $30.91, $34.80.

What are insiders doing with ARQT?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on ARQT?

Nov 5, 2026: TD Cowen keeps Buy rating on Arcutis Biotherapeutics, lifts target to $40 · Nov 5, 2026: Arcutis Biotherapeutics insider sells shares