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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ARWR

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NASDAQ
$63.27 -0.19% (-0.12)

Market Cap $8.86 B
52w High $76.76
52w Low $9.57
P/E 39.54
Volume 1.56M
Outstanding Shares 140.03M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q1-2026 $264.03M $223.22M $30.81M 11.67% $0.22 $57.17M
Q4-2025 $256.47M $212.37M $-23.75M -9.26% $-0.17 $64.2M
Q3-2025 $27.77M $187.09M $-175.24M -631.11% $-1.26 $-148.48M
Q2-2025 $542.71M $161.51M $370.44M 68.26% $2.78 $397.34M
Q1-2025 $2.5M $163.91M $-173.09M -6.92K% $-1.39 $-148.23M

What's going well?

The company posted a solid $31 million profit after a loss last quarter, and revenue continues to grow steadily. Gross margins remain extremely high, showing the business model is very profitable at the top line.

What's concerning?

Operating expenses are rising faster than revenue, and interest costs are eating into profits. The company also issued more shares, which dilutes existing shareholders.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q1-2026 $916.61M $1.6B $1.04B $568.42M
Q4-2025 $919.37M $1.39B $881.88M $466.05M
Q3-2025 $900.37M $1.38B $860.81M $522.31M
Q2-2025 $1.1B $1.57B $889.27M $683.32M
Q1-2025 $552.93M $1.01B $957.62M $52.59M

What's financially strong about this company?

ARWR has a very healthy cash position, low debt compared to its assets, and a high current ratio. The recent surge in receivables and deferred revenue points to new business wins and future revenue.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

The company has a history of losses, shown by large negative retained earnings. The sudden spike in receivables could mean slower customer payments or risk if those customers don't pay.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q1-2026 $28.24M $13.48M $-23.74M $-14.75M $-24.91M $11.33M
Q4-2025 $16.12M $20.49M $72.62M $3.67M $96.75M $13M
Q3-2025 $-178.65M $-154.72M $141.39M $-42.68M $-55.92M $-157.08M
Q2-2025 $367.86M $460.05M $-420.21M $92.38M $131.82M $454.76M
Q1-2025 $-175.22M $-146.27M $76.91M $20.63M $-48.8M $-153.79M

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

The company is still producing positive free cash flow and has a solid cash balance of $201.6 million. Debt is being paid down, and capital spending is low, which helps conserve cash.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash from operations is falling, and working capital changes are draining cash, especially with a huge jump in receivables. The company is relying on issuing new shares to fund itself, which dilutes existing shareholders.

Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key positives include a differentiated RNAi delivery platform, a deep and diversified pipeline with several late‑stage assets, and strong validation through partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies. Financially, the latest year shows a meaningful improvement in revenue, operating income, and cash generation, while the balance sheet carries ample liquidity to support ongoing development. The company has demonstrated it can raise capital when needed and scale its operations to support a broad R&D agenda.

! Risks

The main concerns are the volatility of revenue and cash flow, the lack of a long track record of sustainable profitability, and the elevated debt load built up over recent years. Arrowhead’s retained earnings remain deeply negative, reflecting a long history of losses, and its business model is still heavily dependent on successful clinical execution and partnership economics. Competitive pressures in RNAi, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other targeted areas are intense, and setbacks in key programs or delays in approvals could materially affect financial performance and funding needs.

Outlook

Overall, Arrowhead appears to be at an important inflection point: it is transitioning from a pure R&D story toward a company with potential near‑term commercial products and a platform capable of generating multiple shots on goal. The financials suggest improving momentum, but the path ahead will likely remain uneven, shaped by clinical readouts, regulatory decisions, and the pace of partnership and commercialization activities. The long‑term outcome hinges on whether the TRiM platform can consistently translate into approved, widely adopted therapies that justify the substantial investments made so far.