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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Arcutis Biotherapeutics Q2 FY26 earnings call ARQT

    Aug 5, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Q2 FY26 — Strong ZORYVE Growth and Expanded Pipeline

    Arcutis Biotherapeutics delivered a strong second quarter, driven by robust demand for its ZORYVE franchise and strategic investments in commercial expansion and patient access initiatives. The company raised its full-year sales guidance, reflecting sustained momentum and the anticipated impact of new virtual health and AI-enabled prescription workflow platforms. Pipeline progress continues with key clinical trials advancing, reinforcing the company's commitment to innovation in chronic inflammatory skin diseases.

    Highlights

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    • Net product revenues reached $129.9 million, a 59% increase from Q2 2025 and 23% increase over Q1.

    • Full-year 2026 sales guidance raised to $525 million-$540 million from $480 million-$495 million.

    • FDA approved ZORYVE cream 0.3% for plaque psoriasis in children as young as age 2, marking the seventh FDA approval for ZORYVE.

    • ZORYVE achieved a new high watermark with over 280,000 prescriptions in the quarter across all indications.

    • Company generated positive cash flow from operating activities of $12.6 million for the period.

    Concerns

    3
    • Commercial leadership transition

    • Competition in vitiligo market

    • Competitive landscape in atopic dermatitis

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Net Revenue
    $525M-$540M
    high materiality
    High
    ZORYVE cream 0.05% sNDA PDUFA date
    February 23, 2027
    medium materiality
    High
    Vitiligo Phase II trial readout and decision
    Q4 2026
    medium materiality
    High
    Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) program readout
    Q1 2027
    medium materiality
    High
    PCP and Pediatric sales team impact on growth
    Beginning in 2027
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Gross to net rate
    Low 50s
    low materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    ZORYVE Franchise (Total)
    Robust sales performance and demand-driven growth across all indications and formulations. Primary driver of growth is conversion from topical steroids to advanced targeted topical therapies.
    Weekly prescriptions (rolling 4-week average): Sustained growthQuarterly demand: >280,000 prescriptionsMarket share (branded nonsteroidal): Just shy of 50%
    $129.9M59%23%

    Operational metrics

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    Net product revenues
    $129.9M59% increase YoY, 23% increase QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Driven primarily by increased patient demand and improvements in gross to net sales deductions.

    Gross to net rate
    50sIncrementally improved from prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Expected to remain stable in the 50s and titrate down to the low 50s throughout the year.

    Cost of sales
    $10.9Mvs $7.5M in Q2 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Increase due to increasing ZORYVE sales volume.

    R&D expenses
    $20.4Mvs $19.5M in Q2 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Relatively flat, as increased investments in medical affairs and ARQ-234 were offset by reduced costs from INTEGUMENT-INFANT trial.

    SG&A expenses
    $82.1M19% increase YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven primarily by personnel costs, including dermatology sales force expansion.

    Net income
    $15Mvs net loss of $15.9M in Q2 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Strong top-line growth outpaced expenses, leading to positive net income.

    Cash and marketable securities
    $238.9M
    Q2 FY26

    Company ended the quarter with this balance.

    Total debt
    $101.9M
    Q2 FY26

    Total debt at the end of the quarter.

    Patients helped since launch
    Nearly 1M
    Cumulative

    Reflects the company's impact on chronic inflammatory disease patients.

    Patients with psoriasis, AD, seb derm not seen by dermatologist
    Half
    Current

    The majority of these patients are seen by primary care doctors or pediatricians, representing a target for the new sales force.

    Primary care providers (PCPs) in US
    500,000
    Current

    Large market for potential expansion of ZORYVE.

    High-volume PCPs and pediatricians
    25,000
    Current

    These doctors write one-third of all topical scripts from primary care and pediatrics, representing a focused target for the sales team.

    ZORYVE patents
    28
    Current

    Company continues to incrementally strengthen its IP portfolio.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Launch access metricsVirtual health platform launched; AI-enabled prescription workflow platform partnership launched
    Pipeline read out calendarVitiligo Phase II readout Q4 2026; HS Phase II readout Q1 2027
    Product franchise net sales$129.9MUSD
    Regulatory approvals filingsFDA approval for ZORYVE cream 0.3% in pediatric plaque psoriasis; FDA sNDA acceptance for ZORYVE cream 0.05% in infant atopic dermatitis
    Therapeutic drug market shareJust shy of 50%%
    Prescription volume new starts>280,000prescriptions
    Clinical trial efficacy safety dataZORYVE 0.3% demonstrated safety, tolerability and efficacy comparable to adults and adolescents
    Cumulative patients uptake since launchNearly 1Mpeople

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    ZORYVE cream 0.3%expansion
    ZORYVE cream 0.05%milestone

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    Leading AI-enabled prescription workflow platformStreamlining post-prescription process for ZORYVE in dermatology offices.

    The platform provides customized prompts and alerts to streamline steps like prior authorization, financial assessment, and fulfillment routing, embedded directly into healthcare provider workflows.

    Independent dermatologistsVirtual health platform to provide dermatology care and ZORYVE access.

    The platform allows board-certified independent dermatologists to evaluate, diagnose, and determine appropriate treatment. ZORYVE prescriptions are coordinated through a national pharmacy hub for seamless experience, including insurance support and at-home delivery.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Commercial leadership transitionEffective later this month (August 2026)

    Todd Edwards, Chief Commercial Officer, will resign.

    Mitigation: Rob Lisicki will step in as Interim Chief Commercial Officer, with a seamless transition planned. The company has a strong commercial leadership team in place.

    Competition in vitiligo marketOngoing

    Opzelura has set a bar for branded nonsteroidal in vitiligo.

    Mitigation: Arcutis believes ZORYVE has a superior product profile (once-daily, adjunctive use, no black box, pricing potential) and is looking for superiority in efficacy or speed of onset in its Phase II trial.

    Competitive landscape in atopic dermatitisOngoing

    Crowded space, but new mechanisms are in demand.

    Mitigation: ARQ-234's novel mechanism of action (targeting CD200R) is expected to be beneficial for recruitment and offer a compelling option for patients, including those refractory to IL-4/IL-13 therapies.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Dermatology sales force impact on growth

    Q3 FY26
    CurrentNew reps in field since early May
    TargetBeginning to see impact on growth

    Why it matters

    Verifying the effectiveness of the expanded sales force is crucial for sustained ZORYVE revenue growth.

    The dermatology sales force expansion has been completed with our new dermatology specialty reps hitting the field as of early May. Since then, they've been gaining familiarity with their customers. And as previously discussed, we anticipate beginning to see the impact on growth from these reps beginning in the third quarter of this year.

    Q&A highlights

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    What are the key drivers for growth in the second half of the year, especially regarding the foam and 0.05% products? How substantial is the telehealth opportunity and what are the price points? What is the focus during the CCO transition?

    Growth is seen across the portfolio, with foam leading and 0.05% growing nicely, driven primarily by demand. Telehealth patients will largely access ZORYVE through insurance, similar to in-office visits, with the platform streamlining PA and fulfillment. The CCO transition is supported by a strong commercial team, and the interim CCO will ensure a seamless handover.

    The cost to the patient for ZORYVE is no different than if they went to the dermatologist's office.

    asked by Seamus Fernandez · answered by Todd Watanabe

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    ZORYVE Business Growth and Reinvestment Strategy

    Arcutis continues to see robust sales performance and demand-driven growth for ZORYVE, with net product revenues increasing 59% year-over-year to $129.9 million. The company is reinvesting significant capital generated back into the business, creating a virtuous cycle of innovation. This strategy supports multiple clinical projects, patient access initiatives, and commercial infrastructure enhancements to sustain demand and drive future growth.

    02

    Patient Access Initiatives and Digital Platforms

    Arcutis launched a new virtual health platform and partnered with an AI-enabled prescription workflow platform to streamline patient access to ZORYVE. The virtual health platform aims to address barriers like long wait times and lack of specialized dermatology care, complementing traditional care. The AI partnership streamlines post-prescription processes, including prior authorization and financial assessment, directly within healthcare provider workflows, enhancing efficiency for patients and providers.

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    Commercial Infrastructure Expansion

    The company completed the expansion of its dermatology sales force, with new reps in the field since early May, expecting impact on growth in Q3. Additionally, the first phase of the primary care and pediatric sales organization has been built out, with this targeted team expected to be in the field by the end of the current month, contributing to growth by 2027. These efforts are complemented by direct-to-consumer campaigns like 'Free to Be Me' featuring celebrity endorsements.

    04

    Pipeline Progress and New Indications for ZORYVE

    Enrollment is complete for the Phase II vitiligo trial, with readout expected in Q4 2026. Enrollment continues for the hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Phase II trial, with readout anticipated in Q1 2027. New trials were initiated for ZORYVE to evaluate its impact on pruritus (INTEGUMENT-ITCH), male psoriasis, and cutaneous adverse events in cancer patients receiving PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors, demonstrating the broad potential applications of ZORYVE.

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    ARQ-234 Development for Atopic Dermatitis

    Enrollment is ongoing in the Phase Ia/Ib trial of ARQ-234, a novel biologic targeting CD200R for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The company has completed enrollment in the healthy volunteer portion and is now enrolling atopic dermatitis patients into the final single ascending dose (SAD) cohorts, with plans to move into the multiple ascending dose (MAD) portion. ARQ-234 is positioned as a potential first-line systemic therapy and a treatment option for patients refractory to IL-4/IL-13 drugs.

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    Commercial Leadership Transition and Patent Updates

    Todd Edwards, Chief Commercial Officer, will resign, with Rob Lisicki stepping in as Interim CCO. The company emphasized the strength of its commercial team and Rob's extensive experience in the industry. Arcutis also confirmed two new patents covering formulation and method of use for ZORYVE, which are expected to be Orange Book listable, further strengthening its intellectual property portfolio which now includes 28 patents.

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