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ARQT · Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.

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$28.26 +0.73 (+2.65%) At close · Nov 13
Market Cap
$3.57B
Shares
126.46M
Volume · Nov 13 858.23K Avg daily vol (3M) 2.62M

Price & Indicators

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20d MA 50d MA 200d MA Earnings Filing Insider Congress Investor day
Close$28.26 Open$27.50 Day$27.06–28.33 52W close$19.50–34.05 Avg vol 30d2.5M Short int18.2M · 14.4% of shares · 7.6d Short vol71% Last earningsNov 4, 2026 DataJan 2020–Nov 2026 Filing10-Q · Nov 4

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Latest documents

2026
Nov 4
Earnings call
Raises revenue guidance to $535 million to $545 million

Arcutis reported Q3 2026 net product revenue of $143.9 million, up 45% from Q3 2025, and raised 2026 guidance to $535 million to $545 million. Its vitiligo trial met its 20-patient enrollment target, with results expected in the fourth quarter.

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For the third quarter of 2026, our R&D expenses were $22.4 million versus $19.6 million for the corresponding period in 2025. In the third quarter, we generated net product revenues of $143.9 million, which is up 45% from Q3 of 2025. With consideration of the strength of our Q3 results, we are increasing our net revenue guidance to $535 million to $545 million from previous range of $525 million to $540 million. The study has met its enrollment target of 20 patients we expect to report results in the fourth quarter. Open the document at this passage
Nov 4
Quarterly report 10-Q FY2026 Q3, ended Sep 30
ZORYVE revenue rose 55%; net income reached $12.5 million

Arcutis reported nine-month ZORYVE product revenue of $379,178 thousand, up 55%, and net income of $12.5 million versus a $33.5 million net loss in 2025.

Revenue $143.92M ▲ 45.1% Net income $8.8M ▲ 18.8% Diluted EPS $0.06 ▲ unchanged
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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 Total product revenue, net | 379,178 | 244,569 | 134,609 | 55% We had net income of $12.5 million and a net loss of $33.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Arcutis Canada, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, as a borrower and party. Open the document at this passage
Nov 4
Current report 8-K
ZORYVE growth drives raised full-year sales guidance

Arcutis Biotherapeutics raised 2026 net product sales guidance to $535 million–$545 million from $525 million–$540 million, as third-quarter ZORYVE net product revenue reached $143.9 million, up 45% year over year. Operating cash flow was $18.9 million.

Financial results
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ZORYVE net product sales for the third quarter of 2026 were $143.9 million, reflecting 45% year-over-year growth and an 11% sequential increase versus the second quarter of 2026. The Company raised net product sales guidance for the full year 2026 to $535 million–$545 million from $525 million–$540 million. Sustained positive cash flow, generating $18.9 million of cash flow from operating activities in the third quarter of 2026. Open the document at this passage
Oct 28
Current report 8-K Events of Oct 23
Director or officer change, or executive pay, Regulation FD disclosure

Arcutis Biotherapeutics appointed Dr. Robert Scott as an independent Class II director, increasing its board from ten to eleven directors effective October 23, 2026. His initial stock option covers 20,507 shares; prorated annual equity is valued at approximately $350,000.

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Metrics snapshot

Useful current figures from the complete screener profile.

Revenue (TTM)
$508.68M
Trailing 12 months
Net income (TTM)
$29.91M
Trailing 12 months
Revenue growth YoY
+45.1%
Year over year
Operating margin
6.9%
Trailing 12 months
P / E (TTM)
128.5
Trailing earnings · reciprocal yield 0.8%
FCF yield
1.7%
TTM · current market cap
Return on invested capital
10.7%
Trailing 12 months
Net cash
−$76.03M
Latest balance sheet
Dividend yield
—
Trailing 12 months
Shares change YoY
+3.0%
Year over year · more shares
Price change (1Y)
+23.6%
Trailing year
Short interest
14.4%
Latest settlement · 7.6 days to cover
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AI Brief

Q3 FY26 earnings call · Nov 4, 2026
Q3 FY26

TL;DR. Q3 net product sales grew 45% year over year on increasing demand, and the company raised 2026 guidance to $535 million–$545 million. Pipeline progress included a moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis Phase 3 trial, a February 23, 2027 infant PDUFA date, and an on-track vitiligo readout, while SG&A, R&D, and cost of sales increased and Q4 expenses were expected to remain at the current level; the striking vitiligo case report may not represent a typical response, and the population has heterogeneity the company still needs to characterize.

Bullish
  • + Q3 net product sales reached $143.9 million, up 45% year over year and 11% sequentially on increasing demand across products.
  • + The company raised 2026 net product sales guidance to $535 million–$545 million from $525 million–$540 million.
  • + A pivotal Phase 3 trial of ZORYVE cream 0.3% was initiated for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
  • + The FDA set a February 23, 2027 target action date for expanding ZORYVE cream 0.05% to infants aged 3 to 24 months.
  • + The company remained on track to report vitiligo Phase 2 topline results and an advancement decision by the end of 2026.
  • + The company generated $18.9 million of operating cash flow in the quarter.
Bearish
  • − Q3 SG&A expense increased to $99.6 million from $62.4 million, driven by marketing and sales-force expansion.
  • − Q3 R&D expense increased to $22.4 million from $19.6 million, primarily due to ARQ-234 development and medical-affairs investment.
  • − Cost of sales rose to $12.5 million from $8.7 million because of higher ZORYVE sales volume.
  • − Management expected Q4 expenses to remain at the current level while it continued investing in commercialization.
  • − The striking vitiligo case report may not represent a typical patient response.
  • − The vitiligo population has heterogeneity, and the company said it needs to learn more about it.

AI-generated from the earnings call and 8-K · may contain errors · not investment advice

Equibles Rating

blended score · not investment advice
Overall
Neutral
SellHoldBuy
Technical Buy Momentum Strong Sentiment Neutral Fundamentals Fair Quant / Vol Very High
Market backdrop VIX 19.3 · elevated Equity put/call 0.63
Technical
price trend
Buy
50 / 200-day cross No cross
Price vs 200-day avg +11%
above
Price vs 50-day avg +3%
above
RSI (14) 48
neutral
MACD trend Negative
52-week position 60%
mid-range
Momentum
relative strength
Strong
1-month return −2%
trailing
6-month return +34%
trailing
YTD return −3%
this year
Relative strength +33%
vs S&P · 6-mo
Sentiment
smart money
Neutral
Trend (MA cross) No cross
50d $28 › 200d $25 — 50d above 200d
Institutional flow Accumulating
232 of 273 funds reported for Sep 30 · net +17.0M sh shares · +46 new
Insider flow Distributing
Net -$1.2M over 90 days · 100% sells
Short interest Falling
14.36% of shares out · ▼ -11.4% MoM · 7.6 days cover
Volume signal Normal
Volume near normal
Institution breadth Steady
273 holders — mid 3-yr range
Squeeze score 63
elevated · 0–100
Fundamentals
Fair
Revenue growth +91%
Y/Y
EPS growth +89%
Y/Y
Free cash flow $-6.3M
Balance sheet $66.1M
net debt
Quant / Vol
risk profile
Very High
Volatility 57%
annualized · 1-yr
Max drawdown −38%
past year
ATR 6.2%
of price · 14-day

Blended from price, momentum, positioning, fundamentals & volatility · daily-close · not investment advice. Market backdrop is context, not part of the score.

Guidance & track record

Latest guidance · from the Earnings Call filed Aug 5, 2026
Full year 2026 sales guidance · full year 2026 $525M – $540M
prior FY $376.07M midpoint +41.6% Y/Y
Previous outlook earlier release · from the Earnings Call filed May 6, 2026

Still-open targets the latest release did not restate under the same label.

Net product revenues · full year 2026 $480M – $495M

Guidance from company 8-Ks · delivered figures from as-reported statements · no analyst estimates involved.

Technicals

trend & momentum for long-term holders Buy
1 · 3 · 2
50 / 200-day cross
No cross Neutral
Price vs 200-day avg
+11% Bullish
Price vs 50-day avg
+3% Bullish
RSI (14)
48 Neutral
MACD trend
Negative Bearish
52-week position
60% Neutral
Market signals — smart money & positioning
Bullish · 2 of 6
Trend (MA cross) No cross
50d $28 › 200d $25 — 50d above 200d
Institutional flow Accumulating
232 of 273 funds reported for Sep 30 · net +17.0M sh shares · +46 new
Insider flow Distributing
Net -$1.2M over 90 days · 100% sells
Short interest Falling
14.36% of shares out · ▼ -11.4% MoM · 7.6 days cover
Volume signal Normal
Volume near normal
Institution breadth Steady
273 holders — mid 3-yr range
Price context
position in its 52-week range
Range low $20 Now $28 · 60% Range high $34
vs 200-day avg +11% vs 50-day avg +3%

Illustrative technical + ownership context — a signal mix, not investment advice.

Key metrics

the company's own KPIs, from written earnings releases and filings
Metric Latest Period YoY
Cash flow from operating activities $12.6M the second quarter of 2026 —

Figures exactly as the company stated them in writing · click a metric with a to chart its history · period links open the stating document · "filing" marks figures stated in the 10-K/10-Q · YoY needs an exactly comparable prior-year period

Versus peers

Biotechnology — same industry group
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ARQT
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
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$3.57B -2.7% +91.3% — 14.4%
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$136.56B +18.8% +46.2% 34.7 1.9%
REGN
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98.84B +23.8% +20.8% 21.1 2.1%
MRNA
Moderna, Inc.
$90.38B +657.4% +4.3% — 8.2%
CSLLY
Csl Ltd
$66.05B — — — 0.0%

Peers by industry group · P/E from as-reported trailing EPS · short % is of shares outstanding

At a glance

key data from every section
Ownership
Institutional Holders Accumulating
Holders
302
% held
117.9%
Reported
232 of 273
Top holder
BlackRock, Inc.
Held Float
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Held by Funds
Fund positions
232
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Short & Settlement
Short Interest Falling
Shares short
18.2M
Days to cover
7.6d
Change
-2.3M sh
View
Short Volume
Short vol %
71%
As of
Nov 13, 2026
Short Total
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Fails to Deliver
FTD shares
2
Value
$53
As of
Sep 25, 2026
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Off-Exchange
Off-exchange %
46.3%
Week of
Oct 5, 2026
Off-exch Lit
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Smart Money
Insider Trades Net selling
Net (90d)
-$1.2M
Buyers / Sellers
0 / 3
Buyers Sellers
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Congressional Trades Buy
Member
Gilbert Cisneros
Amount
$1.0K–$15.0K
Traded
May 29, 2026
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Financials
Financials
Revenue (FY)
$376.1M
Net income (FY)
$-16.1M
EPS diluted
$-0.13
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Filings
SEC Filings
Latest
8-K
Filed
Nov 4, 2026
This year
19

Arcutis Biotherapeutics raised 2026 net product sales guidance to $535 million–$545 million from $525 million–$540 million, as third-quarter ZORYVE net product revenue reached $143.9 million, up 45% year over year. Operating cash flow was $18.9 million.

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Proposed Sales
Value
$238.8K
Shares
10.0K
Filed
Apr 1, 2026
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Earnings & Events
Webcasts
Last webcast
Nov 10, 2026
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Investor Relations
Latest news
Arcutis Presents New Caregiver-Re…
Published
Nov 13, 2026
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Performance

5D 20D 120D MTD YTD
ARQT +10.6% -1.9% +33.9% -11.9% -2.7%
SPY +2.6% -1.2% +0.5% -0.2% +10.6%
vs SPY +8.0% -0.8% +33.4% -11.7% -13.3%
Key facts CIK 1787306 CUSIP 03969K108 13F (30d) 222 filings 200 filers Visit website Investor relations