Cantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage of Arcutis Biotherapeutics with Overweight rating, $48 price target

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) shares rose 10.65% to $31.89 after upgrades from Guggenheim and Cantor Fitzgerald, with price targets raised to $44 and $48 respectively. The company reported Q2 net income of $15M, up from a loss last year, driven by its eczema and psoriasis treatment Zoryve. ARQT raised its 2026 sales guidance to $525M-$540M. Institutional investors increased their holdings in Q2.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) shares rose 12% after Guggenheim raised its price target to $44, citing confidence in 2027 performance. Cantor Fitzgerald also initiated coverage with a $48 target. Revenue is expected to grow from $376M in 2025 to $687M in 2027, though growth is slowing. Management anticipates improved operating leverage in 2027 as sales spending eases.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) shared new data on ZORYVE (roflumilast) and steroid use at dermatology conferences. Phase 2 data showed 34.4% of infants with atopic dermatitis achieved clear or almost clear skin after 4 weeks. Phase 3 data showed 66.4% of patients with scalp psoriasis achieved clear or almost clear skin at Week 8. The company also presented research on seborrheic dermatitis and corticosteroid hesitancy. ARQT stock was up 1.32% on Thursday and is up 1.84% in premarket trading.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) shared new data on ZORYVE (roflumilast) and long-term topical corticosteroid use at dermatology meetings. The data showed improvements in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis symptoms. ARQT's stock closed at $24.49, up 1.32%, and was up 1.84% in premarket trading.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics presented clinical trial data for ZORYVE cream in infants with eczema, showing 34.4% achieved clear or almost clear skin. The treatment had no serious adverse events. The company also shared data on ZORYVE foam for psoriasis, with 66.4% of patients achieving clear or almost clear scalp skin. Arcutis is seeking FDA approval for ZORYVE cream in infants, with a decision expected in 2027.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) presented data on ZORYVE (roflumilast) at EADV and Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference. The company shared results from the INTEGUMENT-INFANT trial for infants with atopic dermatitis, ARRECTOR and DERMIS-1/2 trials for psoriasis, and collaborative research on seborrheic dermatitis. Additionally, Arcutis presented real-world data on topical corticosteroid use in chronic inflammatory skin conditions.