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Why Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) stock moved

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) shares tumbled 11.9% to $71.06 as of September 15, 2026, a sharp decline from the prior close of $80.67. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for ARWR. Below, we break down what changed for ARWR, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

ARWR fell 11.9% to $71.06

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals declined 10.49% to $72.21 following profit-taking after recent clinical data announcements, according to market commentary. The company released interim topline data for ARO-DIMER-PA and positive Phase 3 SHASTA trial results showing major triglyceride reductions; the sell-the-news reaction reflects traders locking in gains after a multi-month rally. Volume was elevated at 2.51x the time-adjusted average (2.5M shares), consistent with the sharp intraday move. Arrowhead's earnings release scheduled for November 24, 2026 (consensus EPS estimate: −$1.52); monitor for updates on ARO-DIMER-PA regulatory timelines and cash position.

This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 15, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
ValuationMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.6×
Above Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$10.0B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$104
+47.0% vs price
Price chart
Aug 17 – Sep 15
VVVEEEE$71$80$90Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8Sep 15
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. investors

For Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a strong bearish shift. On the constructive side: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) moved +4.01% from $71.65 to $74.52 on 2026-07-21; Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) moved +4.09% from $71.38 to $74.30 on 2026-07-17. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 11.9% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $104.43, implying +47.0% upside from $71.06. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (64/100). With earnings roughly 70 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

ARWR price reaction

ARWR last traded at $71.06, down $9.61 (-11.91%) from the previous close of $80.67. The session traded on 1.6× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $71.06 and $89.41, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR)

Latest catalysta bearish counterpoint
The latest catalyst — a materially negative development — a bearish counterpoint that challenges the prevailing bullish analyst view.

The consensus analyst price target on Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) is $104.43, 47.0% above the recent $71.06. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on ARWR line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $104.43 implies +47.0% upside from $71.06.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $126.00 (+77.3%).
  • Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) moved +4.01% from $71.65 to $74.52 on 2026-07-21.

The bearish case

  • The most bearish analyst target is $46.00 (-35.3%).
  • Material negative event.
  • Sharp 11.9% decline — elevated risk.
  • ARWR fell 3.18% to $80.22, primarily driven by profit-taking and consolidation following a strong multi-week rally, according to the web catalyst.
  • Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) declined 4.17% to $81.37, driven by profit-taking in high-momentum biotech stocks following recent clinical updates and strong prior gains, combined with cautious sector sentiment in mid-cap biotechnology (per web synthesis).
Bull vs bear balanceStrong Bearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is strongly bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 15, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $104+47.0%
= 13 maintains
HC Wainwright & Co. maintained Buy · 2026-09-01
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-08-04
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-08-04
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-06-16
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
ARWR-11.9%

Previous notable changes for ARWR

Risk2026-09-14-2.6%via Yahoo Finance
ARWR fell 3.18% to $80.22, primarily driven by profit-taking and consolidation following a strong multi-week rally, according to the web catalyst. Investors are digesting recent Phase 3 SHASTA-3 and SHASTA-4 trial data for plozasiran presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, with upcoming presentations at Morgan Stanley and H.C. Wainwright healthcare conferences mid-week prompting light pre-event positioning. Volume at 731k shares (0.68x expected) remains below average for this point in the session.
Material / Earnings2026-09-09-2.9%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) moved -2.39% from $84.65 to $82.63 on 2026-09-09. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on elevated volume (2.4x the 5-day average), suggesting institutional participation in the decline.
Material / Earnings2026-09-02+3.2%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) moved +2.79% from $83.05 to $85.37 on 2026-09-02. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average at 1.3x.
Risk2026-08-31-3.0%via Yahoo Finance
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) declined 4.17% to $81.37, driven by profit-taking in high-momentum biotech stocks following recent clinical updates and strong prior gains, combined with cautious sector sentiment in mid-cap biotechnology (per web synthesis). Volume of 450,605 shares is tracking 0.81x normal for this point in the session, suggesting orderly liquidation rather than panic selling.

In-depth ARWR event analyses

Permanent, dated analyses of ARWR's most significant sessions.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-24 (est.)
in 70 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-24
High impact
Thesis shift
Strong Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events

Frequently asked questions about ARWR

Why did Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR) stock move?

ARWR tumbled 11.9% to $71.06. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.

How much did ARWR stock fall?

ARWR lost 11.91% ($9.61) versus the prior close of $80.67, last trading at $71.06 on 1.6× average volume.

When is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s next earnings date?

ARWR's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-24 — about 70 days away.

What is the analyst price target for ARWR?

The consensus analyst price target for ARWR is $104.43, about 47.0% above the current $71.06. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks ARWR

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared ARWR-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for ARWR, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 15, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
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