Why is ARQT Up Today?

ARQT
$28.25
▲ +3.16% (+$0.89)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Common Stock

Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc is a medical dermatology company. It is developing treatments for patients with immune-mediated dermatological diseases and conditions. It is leveraging recent advances in immunology and inflammation to develop differentiated therapies against biologically validated targe...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $2.37B
Forward P/E: 61.4
52-Week Range: $19.30 - $34.80
Employees: 342

Overall Confidence: 75%

75% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on ARQT, with 91% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: +0.6%

ARQT is outperforming its sector by 2.6%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ARQT is outperforming the market (+1.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
ARQT
This Stock
+3.16%
vs S&P 500: +1.84%
vs Nasdaq: +0.85%

📊 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, ARQT is expected to trade between:
$27.68 - $29.10

Key Level to Watch

$29.66 resistance
Watch for continuation above $28.25

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (-11 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.08
Put/Call Ratio
101.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 9,951
Put Volume: 839
Total: 10,790

Historical Context

ARQT has moved more than 3.0% up on 38 occasions in the past year.

36.8%
Continuation Rate
14/38 times continued up
-1.13%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 10, 2026 (4.5%) → Next day: +3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ARQT stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on ARQT, with 91% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is ARQT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ARQT shows 75% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ARQT stock price target?

ARQT is currently trading at $28.25. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $27.68 - $29.10. See long-term price prediction →

Will ARQT stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ARQT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $29.66 (resistance).

Is ARQT stock oversold or overbought?

ARQT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 48.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ARQT stock?

ARQT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -3.07. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ARQT outperforming or underperforming the market?

ARQT (+3.16%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for ARQT?

ARQT's MACD (0.06) is currently below the signal line (0.74), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 27.6) is strong.

Is ARQT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ARQT 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: $30.44, 50-day SMA: $27.37.

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