argenx Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
argenx has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 65.8%, while the Biotechs industry saw earnings growing at 17% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 53.2% per year. argenx's return on equity is 20.3%, and it has net margins of 31.4%.
Key information
65.85%
Earnings growth rate
65.47%
EPS growth rate
| Biotechs Industry Growth | -3.59% |
| Revenue growth rate | 53.24% |
| Return on equity | 20.33% |
| Net Margin | 31.40% |
| Next Earnings Update | 23 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance 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
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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.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How argenx makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 4,742 | 1,489 | 1,446 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 4,236 | 1,292 | 1,367 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,683 | 1,533 | 1,223 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,121 | 1,280 | 1,165 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,643 | 1,064 | 1,096 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,248 | 833 | 1,055 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,909 | -40 | 978 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,660 | -204 | 892 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,451 | -328 | 799 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,269 | -295 | 712 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,029 | -234 | 638 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 835 | -397 | 555 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 639 | -511 | 520 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 441 | -710 | 472 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 286 | -909 | 434 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 146 | -907 | 407 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 381 | -595 | 352 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 528 | -408 | 308 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 510 | -373 | 270 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 526 | -319 | 233 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 206 | -573 | 204 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 62 | -608 | 172 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 75 | -535 | 144 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 70 | -359 | 110 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 73 | -275 | 86 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 93 | -181 | 72 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 72 | -109 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 68 | -104 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 70 | -47 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 33 | -76 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 41 | -56 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 44 | -47 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 50 | -46 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 49 | -34 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 42 | -30 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 39 | -25 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 23 | -29 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 18 | -22 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 17 | -20 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 14 | -17 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 12 | -17 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 11 | -17 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 10 | -16 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 9 | -14 | 5 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ARGX has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ARGX's current net profit margins (31.4%) are lower than last year (40.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ARGX has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 65.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: ARGX's earnings growth over the past year (39.9%) is below its 5-year average (65.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ARGX earnings growth over the past year (39.9%) did not outperform the Biotechs industry 45%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ARGX's Return on Equity (20.3%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 07:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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 |