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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc (ARQT)

Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc (ARQT) 5-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$29.43
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Profit since last BUY85.09%
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12/02/2025: ARQT (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 100 days. Simulated Profits (85.09%). Updated daily EoD!

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $31.62

1 Year Target Price $31.62

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$31.62 Target price
52w Low $11.13
Current$29.43
52w High $31.27

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 269.34%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/02/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.72B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 31.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 31.62
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.72
52 Weeks Range 11.13 - 31.27
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 11.13 - 31.27
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.34

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When -
Estimate -0.1004
Actual 0.06

Profitability

Profit Margin -13.94%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.59%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -5.91%
Return on Equity (TTM) -28.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 71.43
Enterprise Value 3677091684
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.7
Enterprise Value 3677091684
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.57
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.04
Shares Outstanding 122492192
Shares Floating 89399701
Shares Outstanding 122492192
Shares Floating 89399701
Percent Insiders 1.73
Percent Institutions 107.59

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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2016. It's a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for immune-mediated dermatological diseases. Significant milestones include successful clinical trials and FDA approval of Zoryve.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Medical Dermatology: Focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies for common skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of individuals with experience in dermatology drug development and commercialization. The organizational structure is typical of a biopharmaceutical company, with departments focused on research & development, clinical trials, commercial operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Zoryve (roflumilast) topical cream 0.3%: Zoryve is a PDE4 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years and older. It's estimated to have a growing market share within the topical psoriasis treatment market. Competitors include topical corticosteroids, vitamin D analogs, and other PDE4 inhibitors like Eucrisa (crisaborole). Revenue from Zoryve is the main revenue stream. Number of users is increasing due to recent FDA approval of Zoryve for Atopic Dermatitis.
  • Zoryve (roflumilast) foam 0.3%: Zoryve is a PDE4 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. It is estimated to have a growing market share within the seborrheic dermatitis treatment market. Competitors include topical antifungals, topical corticosteroids, and other OTC/prescription products for seborrheic dermatitis.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The dermatology market is characterized by a high prevalence of skin conditions, a growing aging population, and increasing awareness of treatment options. The market is driven by innovation in topical and systemic therapies.

Positioning

Arcutis is positioning itself as a leader in topical dermatology with a focus on PDE4 inhibition. Its competitive advantage lies in its novel formulations and efficacy data for roflumilast.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global dermatology market is estimated to be billions of dollars. Arcutis is positioned to capture a significant portion of the market with its portfolio of topical roflumilast products.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel topical formulation of roflumilast
  • Positive clinical trial results
  • FDA approval for plaque psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis
  • Experienced management team
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Relatively new company with limited commercial track record
  • Dependence on a single product (roflumilast)
  • High R&D expenses
  • Potential for competition from established players

Opportunities

  • Expansion into additional indications for roflumilast
  • Development of new pipeline products
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Geographic expansion
  • Continued growth in the dermatology market

Threats

  • Competition from existing therapies and new entrants
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Pricing pressures
  • Clinical trial failures
  • Adverse events

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VRX
  • LEO
  • BMY
  • MRK

Competitive Landscape

Arcutis faces competition from both established dermatology companies and companies with competing mechanisms of action. Arcutis's advantage lies in its novel roflumilast formulation and indication expansion.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Arcutis's historical growth is characterized by clinical development progress and regulatory approvals.

Future Projections: Future growth projections would depend on the commercial success of Zoryve and the development of new pipeline products.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include commercial launches of Zoryve in different formulations and focusing on life-cycle management strategies.

Summary

Arcutis Biotherapeutics is a growing company with a promising topical dermatology franchise centered around roflumilast. Zoryve's approval for psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis is a significant achievement. While the company faces competition and relies heavily on a single product, it has the potential to grow further by expanding into new indications and developing new products. Potential clinical trial failures is a risk they need to be aware of.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Arcutis Biotherapeutics Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry News

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About Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Westlake Village, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-01-31
President, CEO & Director Mr. Todd Franklin Watanabe M.A.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 342
Full time employees 342

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing treatments for dermatological diseases. Its lead product is ZORYVE, a topical roflumilast cream for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The company is also developing ARQ-154, a topical ZORYVE foam for the treatment of scalp and body psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis; ARQ-255, a selective small molecule inhibitor of JAK1 for the treatment of alopecia areata; ARQ-252, a JAK1-selective topical cream in development for hand eczema and vitiligo; and ARQ-234, a CD200R fusion protein for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The company was formerly known as Arcutis, Inc. and changed its name to Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. in October 2019. Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.