argenx Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Karen Massey
Chief executive officer
US$6.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.73% |
| CEO tenure | no data |
| CEO ownership | 0.007% |
| Management average tenure | 4.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 14
ARGX: Expanded Neuromuscular Indications Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts nudged their blended price target for argenx higher by about €2 to roughly €845, citing a slightly higher fair value estimate, modestly adjusted growth and discount rate assumptions, and support from recent research highlighting Vyvgart momentum and an expanded late stage pipeline. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split between analysts trimming targets on fine tuned assumptions and others lifting or reaffirming higher fair value estimates.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
ARGX: Graves And gMG Franchise Expansion Will Drive Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged their argenx price targets slightly lower in recent weeks, trimming individual fair values by €30 to €92. They continue to cite ongoing Vyvgart momentum, a broader late stage pipeline and a less demanding valuation as key supports for the updated outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 15
ARGX: Late Stage Neuromuscular Readouts Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have made a modest upward tweak to the fair value estimate for argenx to €842.55, reflecting updated assumptions for Vyvgart momentum, slightly higher revenue growth expectations around 26.7%, a somewhat lower profit margin near 34.7%, and a higher future P/E of about 25.5x following recent price target revisions and ongoing support from research firms despite generally lower headline targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on argenx reflects generally constructive views on Vyvgart execution and the broader pipeline, with some caution around spending plans and the current valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 01
ARGX: Graves And gMG Expansion Will Drive Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged the blended price target for argenx slightly higher to about €991. This reflects updated assumptions that pair more moderate revenue growth with a higher profit margin outlook and a somewhat richer future P/E, supported by recent research citing steady Vyvgart momentum, consistent profitability and a deep late stage pipeline.Narrative Update • Mar 17
ARGX: Late Stage Neuromuscular Pipeline Readouts Will Drive Future Upside
Argenx's updated analyst price target reflects a modest recalibration, with fair value edging from about €845 to €839 as analysts factor in ongoing Vyvgart momentum, a slightly lower future P/E assumption and continued profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on argenx clusters around two themes: execution on Vyvgart and how much of that outlook is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Mar 03
ARGX: Expanded Neuromuscular Indications Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
The analyst fair value estimate for argenx edges up from €825.51 to €845.07, as analysts trim long term growth and margin assumptions while still pointing to Vyvgart uptake, late stage pipeline breadth, and ongoing price targets mostly above the current level as key supports for the updated price target range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mixed but generally constructive tone around argenx, with price targets adjusted both up and down while ratings largely stay positive.Narrative Update • Feb 17
ARGX: Vyvgart Expansion Into Seronegative gMG Will Support Long Term Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have raised their average price target on argenx by a few euros to €825.51. This reflects updated models that incorporate slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher future P/E multiple and recent target increases from firms citing steady long term confidence in the story.
Narrative Update • Feb 03
ARGX: Future Sector Correlation Risk May Undermine Elevated Biotech Thesis
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for argenx from US$528.05 to US$614.80, citing updated models that incorporate revised revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, in line with a series of recent price target increases from major brokerage firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on argenx has featured a series of higher price targets in both U.S. dollars and euros, reflecting updated models rather than wholesale shifts in underlying views.Narrative Update • Jan 20
ARGX: Graves Disease And gMG Franchise Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for argenx from about $885 to roughly $990.88, citing higher modeled revenue growth assumptions, updated P/E expectations, and a series of price target increases across the Street. Analysts continue to view the company constructively, even as some lists are being rebalanced.Narrative Update • Jan 06
ARGX: Vyvgart Franchise Expansion Will Drive Upside Despite Pipeline Setbacks
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for argenx from $797.32 to $820.09. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after recent research that highlighted solid Q3 execution, optimism around Vyvgart's opportunity and some recalibration of upside potential.Narrative Update • Dec 15
ARGX: Future Pipeline Readouts Will Balance Post Rally Expectations And Execution Risks
Analysts have nudged their average price target on argenx modestly higher by about $30 per share. This reflects stronger assumed revenue growth and higher future valuation multiples, even as they temper margin expectations in light of a more selective, probability-weighted view of the Vyvgart and empasiprubart pipelines.Narrative Update • Nov 30
ARGX: Share Momentum Will Balance Pipeline Progress Against Post-Rally Expectations
Argenx's analyst price target has been modestly revised downward by approximately $4 to $766. Analysts are balancing optimism on new clinical data and pipeline expansion with tempered expectations following the recent stock rally.Narrative Update • Nov 16
ARGX: Shares Will Weigh Expanding Indications Against Cooling Market Enthusiasm
Analysts have raised their price target for argenx by over $20 to approximately $770. They cite strong third-quarter performance, broadening growth drivers across Vyvgart indications, and confidence in the company’s expanding pipeline and commercial prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 02
ARGX: Upcoming Phase 3 Readouts and Expanded Access Will Shape Future Outlook
Argenx's analyst price target has increased by over $24 to approximately $749. Analysts cite solid quarterly results, pipeline progress, and expanded commercial opportunities as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Sep 25
Aging Trends And Genomics Will Expand Autoimmune Treatment Opportunities
argenx’s consensus price target has been revised upward to €724.38 as analysts raise growth forecasts following strong Phase 3 Vyvgart data and expanding market opportunity, while improved revenue projections and robust pipeline momentum continue to offset valuation concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising price targets on Argenx following positive topline Phase 3 data for Vyvgart in seronegative myasthenia gravis and successful primary endpoint achievement across patient subtypes, which expands the addressable market.Narrative Update • Aug 29
Aging Trends And Genomics Will Expand Autoimmune Treatment Opportunities
argenx’s price target has been raised to €705.90 as analysts cite strong Vyvgart Phase 3 results, raised U.S. sales expectations, visible pipeline catalysts, and resilient uptake despite recent safety concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Vyvgart’s positive Phase 3 ADAPT SERON results in seronegative generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), demonstrating clinical improvement and supporting expansion into new patient subtypes.Narrative Update • Aug 06
Aging Trends And Genomics Will Expand Autoimmune Treatment Opportunities
A sharp decline in argenx’s future P/E ratio, despite slightly lower revenue growth forecasts, has contributed to a notable increase in the consensus analyst price target from €665.23 to €700.31. What's in the News Argenx and Unnatural Products Inc.Analysis Article • Aug 01
What argenx SE's (EBR:ARGX) 25% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
argenx SE ( EBR:ARGX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand. Looking...Analysis Article • Jun 30
We Think argenx (EBR:ARGX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 21
We Take A Look At Whether argenx SE's (EBR:ARGX) CEO May Be Underpaid
Key Insights argenx's Annual General Meeting to take place on 27th of May CEO Tim Van Hauwermeiren's total compensation...
New Narrative • Apr 27
Prefilled Syringe Launch And Pipeline Trials Will Expand Global Reach
Strong pipeline potential from advanced Phase III and proof-of-concept studies could drive new product approvals and market expansion, boosting revenues.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$6m | US$742k | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$656k | US$833m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$40m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$204m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$328m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$481k | -US$295m |
Compensation vs Market: Karen's total compensation ($USD6.32M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Belgian market ($USD2.87M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Karen's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Karen Massey (46 yo)
no data
Tenure
US$6,321,045
Compensation
Ms. Karen Massey serves as CEO & Executive Director of argenx SE since May 6, 2026. She was Chief Operating Officer at argenx SE since March 13, 2023 until May 6, 2026. She has experience in the pharmaceut...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | no data | US$6.32m | 0.0071% € 3.0m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.9yrs | US$4.24m | no data | |
| Chief Scientific Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy | 10yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Quality | 6.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Medical Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Co-Founder & Member of Board Advisors | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Innovation Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Human Resources | 7.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Digital Technologies | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercialization Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ARGX's management team is considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | no data | US$6.32m | 0.0071% € 3.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Member of Board Advisors | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Vice Chairman | 9.1yrs | US$477.40k | 0.0037% € 1.5m | |
| Non-Executive Director | 2yrs | US$484.90k | 0.0016% € 668.0k | |
| Member of Board Advisors | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 10.1yrs | US$472.40k | 0.0037% € 1.5m | |
| Co-Founder & Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | 11.8yrs | US$4.57m | 0.13% € 55.4m | |
| Member of Board Advisors | no data | US$622.58k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.3yrs | US$490.84k | 0.0024% € 987.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.7yrs | US$464.90k | 0.0030% € 1.3m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.4yrs | US$475.84k | 0.0021% € 873.9k |
3.5yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ARGX's board of directors are considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/19 18:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
argenx SE is covered by 55 analysts. 30 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | Baird |
| Colleen Kusy | Baird |
| Joel Beatty | Baird |