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argenx SE

ARGX

argenx SE NASDAQ
$766.92 -0.60% (-4.61)

Market Cap $47.46 B
52w High $934.62
52w Low $510.06
P/E 32.80
Volume 346.13K
Outstanding Shares 61.88M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2025 $947.96M $636.15M $245.36M 25.88% $6.85 $513.95M
Q1-2025 $790.68M $570.94M $169.47M 21.43% $2.78 $203.5M
Q4-2024 $1.35B $562.71M $865.57M 64.29% $14.44 $126.61M
Q3-2024 $573.24M $499.98M $91.41M 15.95% $1.52 $88.7M
Q2-2024 $901.94M $495.01M $-32.53M -3.61% $-0.55 $-21.47M

What's going well?

Revenue and profit both soared this quarter, with operating income and net income up sharply. The company keeps most of each sale as profit, and expenses are growing slower than revenue.

What's concerning?

Gross margin slipped a bit as product costs rose, and overhead is high. Investors should watch if rising costs start to eat into future profits.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2025 $3.93B $7.18B $1.08B $6.1B
Q4-2024 $3.38B $6.2B $704.24M $5.5B
Q2-2024 $3.1B $4.8B $534.31M $4.26B
Q4-2023 $3.18B $4.54B $444.95M $4.1B
Q2-2023 $2B $3.19B $335.74M $2.86B

What's financially strong about this company?

ARGX has nearly $4 billion in cash and investments, very little debt, and most assets are high quality and easy to turn into cash. Equity is growing, and the company can easily pay all its bills.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Retained earnings are negative, showing the company has not been profitable over its history. Receivables and payables are rising quickly, which could signal some working capital pressure if it continues.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $418.15M $437.85M $-10.31M $74.08M $586.04M $432.61M
Q4-2024 $865.57M $41.91M $-203.84M $239.69M $61.69M $40.92M
Q2-2024 $-32.48M $-124.66M $-513.76M $40.07M $-610.6M $-125.47M
Q4-2023 $-155.63M $-134.89M $-218.81M $1.27B $938.28M $-135.22M
Q2-2023 $-123.44M $-258.5M $500.47M $62.29M $263.67M $-262.01M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Operating and free cash flow both jumped sharply this quarter, showing the business can generate real cash. The company is self-funding, has a huge cash cushion, and is not dependent on debt.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Working capital swings are large and may not be sustainable. Shareholder dilution increased with new shares issued, and net income dropped compared to last quarter.

Revenue by Geography

Region Q2-2021Q2-2022Q2-2023Q4-2023
E M E A
E M E A
$0 $0 $20.00M $50.00M
JAPAN
JAPAN
$0 $0 $20.00M $30.00M
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
$0 $90.00M $440.00M $610.00M
Other
Other
$0 $0 $0 $0
C
C
$150.00M $0 $0 $0
Countries Other Than United States And China
Countries Other Than United States And China
$0 $0 $0 $0
U
U
$320.00M $0 $0 $0

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at argenx SE's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key strengths include exceptionally rapid revenue growth, very high gross margins, and a recent swing to positive net income. The balance sheet is strong, with substantial cash, minimal debt, and growing equity, giving the company significant financial flexibility. Commercially, argenx holds a leading position in FcRn-based therapies and is recognized for its scientific excellence and patient-centric product design. The pipeline is broad and well aligned with its core immunology expertise, offering multiple avenues for future expansion.

! Risks

Main risks center on concentration and execution. A large portion of value currently relies on VYVGART and its ongoing label expansions, leaving the company exposed to competitive, regulatory, or clinical setbacks affecting this franchise. High R&D and commercial spending keep operating leverage under pressure and have historically resulted in negative cash flows, with only recent improvement. Competitive intensity in autoimmune diseases is rising, and payers may challenge pricing or access over time. Biotech-specific risks—clinical trial failure, safety signals, or delays in approvals—remain an inherent part of the story.

Outlook

The overall outlook is one of a company transitioning from a high-spend, development-focused biotech into a scaled commercial immunology player. Recent financial results indicate that its core strategy—heavy investment in a focused scientific area, followed by rapid commercial execution—is starting to deliver sustainable profits and improved cash dynamics. Future performance will likely depend on continued VYVGART growth, successful label expansions, and the ability of newer pipeline assets to reach the market. While the path is likely to remain volatile, the combination of strong science, a solid balance sheet, and growing commercial experience provides a constructive foundation for the next phase of development.