Deutsche Bank Raises Argenx Price Target to €725 on 4x Valuation Discount
Deutsche Bank upgraded Argenx to Buy, increasing its price target to €725 due to an attractive valuation judged by a peak-sales multiple below four times and €4 billion cash representing 10% of market cap. Vyvgart’s commercial momentum and a projected 50% topline growth in fiscal 2026 underpin this upgrade.
1. Deutsche Bank Upgrade
Deutsche Bank moved Argenx from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of €725, reflecting what it views as a markedly more attractive entry point given recent share pullback and mixed fourth-quarter results. The upgrade follows a roughly 10% share decline since late February and accounts for improved R&D outlook and management transition stability.
2. Valuation Rationale
Analysts highlight that with Vyvgart’s peak sales now estimated above $10 billion, the stock trades at under four times that peak, while the company holds about $4 billion in cash—roughly 10% of its market capitalization. Consistent profitability and a fiscal 2026 price-to-earnings multiple of approximately 26 times for an expected 50% revenue increase further support a less demanding valuation.
3. Commercial Momentum and Growth Outlook
Vyvgart continues to gain traction in its core indications, driving confidence in Argenx’s revenue trajectory. The company’s strengthened financial position and positive early sales trends underpin expectations for significant topline expansion throughout the year.
4. Upcoming Catalysts
Key catalysts include second-half clinical readouts from the ALKIVIA myositis study and the EMPASSION multifocal motor neuropathy trial for empasiprubart. These data releases are anticipated to clarify the product pipeline’s long-term potential and may influence future analyst revisions.