Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc.

ARCTยทNASDAQ

$7.60

+0.80%
HealthcareBiotechnology

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc., an RNA medicines company, focuses on the development of vaccines for infectious, and liver and respiratory rare diseases in the United States. The company's development programs comprise LUNAR-OTC development program for ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency; and LUNAR-CF program for cystic fibrosis lung disease caused by mutations in cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, as well as vaccine programs include LUNAR-COV19 and LUNAR-FLU. It has collaboration partnerships with Vinbiocare Biotechnology Joint Stock Company for the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop nucleic acid-based therapeutic candidates for the treatment of hepatitis B virus; Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. to develop mRNA therapeutic candidates for rare disease targets; CureVac AG to develop mRNA therapeutic and vaccine candidates for various indications; Singapore Economic Development Board and Duke-NUS Medical School to develop LUNAR-COV19 vaccine; and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to discover siRNA medicines for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$216.02M
EPS-2.4000
P/E Ratio-3.17
Earnings Date08/10/2026
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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that ARCT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 22.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 20.00 to a high of 25.00.

Lowest Target
20.00
163.16%
Consensus Target
22.50
196.05%
Highest Target
25.00
228.95%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 22.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 20.00 to a high of 25.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+196.1%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

22.2% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
67.22M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
67.89M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
42.13M - 127.17M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.0%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread125%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-65.78M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-74.26M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-111.53M - -33.57M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-12.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread105%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-2.40
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-2.74
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-4.13 - $-1.24
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-14.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread105%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-74.95M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-36.63M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-68.61M - -22.73M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+51.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread125%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-71.93M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-35.93M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-67.30M - -22.30M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+50.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread125%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
46.08M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
94.07M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
58.38M - 176.20M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+104.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread125%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomesโ€”suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.

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Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $1.34M and sold $20K worth of ARCT shares, resulting in $1.32M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

106.2K

1.34M

Sold

1.2K

20.50K

Net Activity

+1.3M

+$1.32M

Top Buyers

1
SM

Slaoui Moncef

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$188K

2
MM

Marquet Magda

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$188K

3
MJ

Markels John

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$188K

4
MJL

Marantz Jing L.

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$188K

5
HEW

Holmes Edward W

Director

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$188K

Top Sellers

1
SA

Sassine Andy

Director, Officer: Chief Financial Officer

1.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$20K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $1.32M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

65.24:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.