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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc(ARWR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$57.23
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ARWR

10/19/2026: ARWR (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that utilizes proprietary RNA interference technology to silence genes associated with serious diseases. Its business model centers on developing a versatile drug platform and forming high-value partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to fund and commercialize its pipeline. The company’s primary opportunity lies in the potential for its TRiM technology to create breakthrough therapies in cardiometabolic and pulmonary spaces. However, investors face significant risks, including the inherent uncertainty of clinical trials, potential competition, and a high burn rate. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for long-term potential in genetic medicine.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers high growth potential linked to the success of its innovative RNAi technology platform.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find opportunity during clinical trial readouts or major partnership announcements.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock lacks stable earnings or dividends, making it difficult to value using traditional metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes R&D spending.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh clinical development risk and price volatility make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to clinical trial outcomes and partnership news.
Valuation riskHighValuations are speculative, based on long-term drug development potential rather than current profits.
Competition risk (RNAi/Oligonucleotide)Medium / highThe sector is crowded with well-funded competitors like Alnylam and Ionis.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is highly regarded, the company is still in the process of transitioning to a commercial business.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors will not find yield here as all cash is used for development.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully navigate complex regulatory paths to bring drugs to market.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18.61%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ARWR receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ARWR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+99.7%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.9%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -0.2%), modest insider ownership of 3.66%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ARWR's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 54.5%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is ARWR's strongest growth driver at +23258.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+99.7%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+126.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 85.2% and approximately 86.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.66% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.50%
venBio Select Advisor LLC 8.04%
FMR Inc 5.69%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.50%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.33%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ARWR generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $119 of operating income, and $189 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 41.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ARWR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.90B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 107.71
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 107.71
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares
Beta 1.3
52 Weeks Range 36.73 - 95.49
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 36.73 - 95.49
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.28

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Strategic CollaborationsUpfront payments, development milestones, and royalty agreements with big pharma partners.The company makes money by licensing its drug platform to larger partners who help pay for and commercialize the drugs.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 111.11
Enterprise Value 8.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.79
Enterprise Value 8.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 13.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 27.85
Shares Outstanding 141.25M
Shares Floating 122.45M
Shares Outstanding 141.25M
Shares Floating 122.45M
Percent Insiders 3.66
Percent Institutions 85.25

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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