Why is ARCT Down Today?

ARCT
$12.91
▼ -2.31% ($-0.30)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 7:37 PM ET (908 min ago)

About Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. Common Stock

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc is an RNA medicines company focused on opportunities in rare diseases with a current focus on liver and respiratory diseases. It operates in one business segment, which includes all activities related to the discovery, development and commercialization of messenger...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $556.12M
Forward P/E: -2.6
52-Week Range: $5.50 - $24.17
Employees: 176

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 1.6% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: -1.6%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ARCT is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
ARCT
This Stock
-2.31%
vs S&P 500: -3.05%
vs Nasdaq: -3.33%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ARCT is expected to trade between:
$12.52 - $13.16

Key Level to Watch

$12.26 support
Watch for breakdown below $12.90

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 7:37 PM (908 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.93
Put/Call Ratio
122.6%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 6,627
Put Volume: 12,805
Total: 19,432
Unusual Activity: $12.5 PUT (1,663 vol) $12.5 PUT (1,648 vol) $12.5 PUT (1,254 vol)

Historical Context

ARCT has moved more than 3.0% down on 62 occasions in the past year.

58.1%
Continuation Rate
36/62 times continued down
-0.74%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Oct 01, 2026 (-3.5%) → Next day: -2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ARCT stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector is down 1.6% on average.

Is ARCT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ARCT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ARCT stock price target?

ARCT is currently trading at $12.91. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $12.52 - $13.16. See long-term price prediction →

Will ARCT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ARCT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $12.26 (support).

Is ARCT stock oversold or overbought?

ARCT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 45.5. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ARCT stock?

ARCT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -3.0. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ARCT outperforming or underperforming the market?

ARCT (-2.31%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for ARCT?

ARCT's MACD (0.2) is currently below the signal line (0.66), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 28.2) is strong.

Is ARCT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ARCT is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $14.65, 50-day SMA: $11.78.

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