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argenex (ARGX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$962.22 +16.40 (+1.73%)
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argenex - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
19

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for argenex in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ARGX.

Consensus Price Target

$1,158.61
20.41% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for argenex, the average price target is $1,158.61. The highest price target for ARGX is $1,415.00, while the lowest price target for ARGX is $910.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.41% from the current price of $962.22.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ARGX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,158.61$1,118.28$1,023.39$789.20
Forecasted Upside20.41% Upside9.69% Upside15.35% Upside8.15% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

ARGX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ARGX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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argenex Stock vs. The Competition

TypeargenexHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.41% Upside731.95% Upside19.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026
Wedbush logo
Wedbush
5 of 5 stars
David Nierengarten
David Nierengarten
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$1,150.00+8.97%
8/31/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Sean Laaman
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$1,230.00 ➝ $1,250.00+22.88%
8/26/2026
Derek Archila
Derek Archila
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$1,350.00 ➝ $1,415.00+38.79%
8/26/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$960.00 ➝ $1,400.00+37.32%
8/24/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/18/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,030.00 ➝ $1,095.00+8.89%
8/18/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,025.00 ➝ $1,100.00+11.35%
8/18/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$932.00 ➝ $1,200.00+21.48%
8/18/2026Boost TargetBuy$940.00 ➝ $1,202.00+21.68%
8/17/2026Boost TargetOverweight$1,075.00 ➝ $1,215.00+22.35%
8/4/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$1,185.00+40.36%
7/27/2026Boost TargetNeutral$867.00 ➝ $932.00+1.50%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$1,014.00 ➝ $1,037.00+13.55%
7/23/2026 DowngradeHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
7/21/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,152.00 ➝ $1,182.00+35.70%
7/2/2026Boost TargetBuy$1,016.00 ➝ $1,088.00+14.60%
4/3/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/20/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
12/19/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/11/2025Boost TargetBuy$1,028.00 ➝ $1,248.00+40.21%
12/8/2025Boost TargetOverweight$925.00 ➝ $1,100.00+20.76%
11/24/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/31/2025Boost TargetBuy$800.00 ➝ $1,146.00+41.49%
10/31/2025Boost TargetOutperform$775.00 ➝ $910.00+10.93%
8/26/2025 Set TargetBuy$818.00+16.11%
3/17/2025UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
2/28/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/5/2024UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$439.00 ➝ $715.00+21.46%
10/10/2024Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$605.00+16.23%

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Should I Buy argenex Stock? ARGX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these argenex pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

argenex
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in argenx SE:

  • argenx SE demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarterly report on July 21, 2026, where it reported earnings per share of $7.32, significantly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $5.86 by $1.46, while also generating revenue of $1.54 billion against expectations of $1.45 billion, indicating robust operational execution and profitability with a net margin of 32.19%.
  • The company has maintained a consistent growth trajectory, having delivered 18 consecutive quarters of sales growth, which supports the current stock price of $963.79 and suggests that the market is valuing the firm based on sustained top-line expansion rather than one-time events.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $1,158.61 as of September 9, 2026, which implies potential upside from the current trading levels, supported by recent price target increases from firms like Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo.
  • Institutional investor confidence appears to be strengthening, as evidenced by recent filings where Squarepoint Ops LLC increased its holdings in argenx SE by 314.8% during the second quarter, and Tidal Investments LLC lifted its position by 97.8%, suggesting that large capital allocators are accumulating shares in the current market environment.
  • The company is positioned for future catalysts through its pipeline, with expectations to report multiple pivotal clinical results through the second half of 2027, which could drive further valuation appreciation as new therapeutic candidates for autoimmune diseases progress through development.

argenex
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in argenx SE for these reasons:

  • Recent analyst sentiment has shown signs of caution, as Wall Street Zen downgraded argenx SE from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report released on September 19, 2026, suggesting that some market participants believe the current valuation may already reflect much of the positive news.
  • The stock is trading at a premium valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.01, which is significantly higher than the broader market average, meaning investors are paying a high price for each dollar of earnings, a metric that can be risky if growth slows or if the company fails to meet high expectations.
  • Short interest data indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock, with 1,259,349 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, representing a short percentage of float of approximately 2.06%, which can create downward pressure on the share price if these positions are unwound or if negative news emerges.
  • The company faces potential competition and market saturation risks in the biotechnology sector, as evidenced by comparisons with other major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, where investors must carefully evaluate which stock offers better value, implying that argenx SE may not always be the most cost-effective option in the healthcare space.
  • There is a risk of volatility due to the company's reliance on a limited number of lead products, such as VYVGART, and any setbacks in clinical trials or regulatory approvals for its pipeline candidates, including ARGX-119 and ARGX-213, could negatively impact investor confidence and share price stability.

ARGX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for argenex is $1,158.61, with a high forecast of $1,415.00 and a low forecast of $910.00.

24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for argenex in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ARGX shares.

According to analysts, argenex's stock has a predicted upside of 20.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, argenex's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like argenex more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for argenex is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ARGX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for argenex analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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