Why is ARWR Up Today?

ARWR
$84.66
▲ +2.30% (+$1.94)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 4:35 PM ET

About Arrowhead Research Corporation

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc is an American biotechnology company. Its main target is the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin, characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins. Its medical solutions are aimed at the genes that trigger the diseases. Its portfol...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $4.84B
Forward P/E: -13.1
52-Week Range: $28.12 - $95.49
Employees: 609

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 ARWR, with 84% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: +0.2%

ARWR is outperforming its sector by 2.1%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ARWR is outperforming the market (+1.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
ARWR
This Stock
+2.30%
vs S&P 500: +1.45%
vs Nasdaq: +1.43%

📊 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, ARWR is expected to trade between:
$82.97 - $87.20

Key Level to Watch

$88.89 resistance
Watch for continuation above $84.66

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 4:35 PM (-4 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.59
Put/Call Ratio
68.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,500
Put Volume: 3,218
Total: 8,718

Historical Context

ARWR has moved more than 3.0% up on 49 occasions in the past year.

63.3%
Continuation Rate
31/49 times continued up
+1.4%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 02, 2026 (3.2%) → Next day: +1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ARWR stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on ARWR, with 84% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is ARWR stock a buy or sell right now?

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

What is the ARWR stock price target?

ARWR is currently trading at $84.66. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $82.97 - $87.20. See long-term price prediction →

Will ARWR stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ARWR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $88.89 (resistance).

Is ARWR stock oversold or overbought?

ARWR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ARWR stock?

ARWR's 10-day momentum indicator is at -5.8. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ARWR outperforming or underperforming the market?

ARWR (+2.30%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for ARWR?

ARWR's MACD (-0.43) is currently below the signal line (0.21), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 14.6) is weak.

Is ARWR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ARWR 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: $86.1, 50-day SMA: $84.25.

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