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argenx (ARGX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$564.22 -30.81 (-5.18%)
(As of 11/15/2024 ET)

argenx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
20

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for argenx in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ARGX.

Consensus Price Target

$619.79
9.85% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for argenx, the average price target is $619.79. The highest price target for ARGX is $715.00, while the lowest price target for ARGX is $500.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.85% from the current price of $564.23.
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ARGX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/17/23 to 11/16/24
1 Month Ago
10/18/23 to 10/17/24
3 Months Ago
8/19/23 to 8/18/24
1 Year Ago
11/17/22 to 11/17/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$619.79$550.44$540.37$547.11
Forecasted Upside9.85% Upside1.21% Upside2.93% Upside11.71% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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

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argenx Stock vs. The Competition

TypeargenxMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.91
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.85% Upside28,534.31% Upside9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/12/2024Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
A. Chen
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$697.00+18.35%
11/5/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
G. Farmer
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$439.00 ➝ $715.00+21.46%
11/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$640.00 ➝ $670.00+12.61%
11/1/2024Baird R W
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J. Beatty
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/1/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$585.00 ➝ $665.00+10.12%
11/1/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$547.00 ➝ $639.00+4.79%
11/1/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$553.00 ➝ $620.00+5.06%
11/1/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$560.00 ➝ $646.00+11.03%
11/1/2024JMP Securities
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 Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$497.00 ➝ $606.00+3.36%
11/1/2024HC Wainwright
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$533.00 ➝ $617.00+5.24%
11/1/2024Robert W. Baird
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$515.00 ➝ $650.00+10.86%
11/1/2024William Blair
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M. Minter
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
10/31/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$540.00 ➝ $660.00+13.91%
10/17/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$512.00 ➝ $635.00+16.89%
10/10/2024Raymond James
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D. Brill
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Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$605.00+16.23%
10/4/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/6/2024Barclays
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C. Pitman
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
7/26/2024Wedbush
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$519.00 ➝ $560.00+13.62%
7/12/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$478.00 ➝ $533.00+15.44%
6/24/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$535.00 ➝ $607.00+40.57%
6/24/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$485.00 ➝ $500.00+14.82%
5/28/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$515.00 ➝ $510.00+39.29%
12/12/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$612.00 ➝ $641.00+41.35%
10/2/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost Target$605.00 ➝ $628.00+29.56%
7/24/2023UBS Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$480.00 ➝ $570.00+3.93%
6/15/2023Societe Generale
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 Initiated CoverageSell
5/5/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
3/3/2023Leerink Partners
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 Boost TargetOutperform$430.00 ➝ $435.00+25.00%
3/3/2023SVB Securities
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 Boost Target$430.00 ➝ $435.00+26.07%
1/25/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform$441.00 ➝ $458.00+19.73%

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Should I Buy argenx 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 Sunday, October 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these argenx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

argenx
Bull Case

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

  • argenx SE has received positive ratings from multiple analysts, with a consensus price target of $547.74, indicating potential for growth.
  • Recent institutional trading activity shows increased stake by large investors, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • argenx SE reported earnings per share of $0.45 for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates by a significant margin, demonstrating strong financial performance.
  • Analysts have upgraded their price targets for argenx SE, with several firms giving a "buy" or "outperform" rating, suggesting a positive outlook for the stock.
  • argenx SE's stock price has been trading up, showing a 0.4% increase, with a market cap of $32.17 billion, indicating investor interest and potential value.

argenx
Bear Case

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

  • argenx SE has a negative return on equity of 7.33% and a negative net margin of 12.31%, indicating potential financial risks and challenges.
  • The company is forecasted to post a negative EPS of -0.37 for the current year, which may raise concerns about its profitability and future earnings.
  • While analysts have given positive ratings, there is always a risk of market volatility and unforeseen events impacting the stock price of argenx SE.
  • Investing in biotechnology companies like argenx SE carries inherent risks due to the nature of drug development and regulatory approvals, which can lead to uncertainties in returns.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of -95.05 and a beta of 0.62 may indicate volatility and potential overvaluation, posing risks for investors.

ARGX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for argenx is $619.79, with a high forecast of $715.00 and a low forecast of $500.00.

23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for argenx in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 19 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ARGX shares.

According to analysts, argenx's stock has a predicted upside of 9.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, argenx's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like argenx more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for argenx is 2.91 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how ARGX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ARGX) was last updated on 11/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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