argenx Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Fourth Quarter Business Update
In a separate press release issued today, argenx announced positive results from the Phase 3 ADAPT OCULUS study evaluating VYVGART SC pre-filled syringe (PFS) for the treatment of adult patients living with ocular myasthenia gravis (oMG). The primary endpoint was met (p=0.012), demonstrating statistically significant improvement from baseline in Myasthenia Impairment Index (MGII) Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) ocular scores at Week 4 in treated patients compared to placebo. No new safety concerns were identified.
“argenx delivered another standout year of execution in 2025,” said Tim Van Hauwermeiren, Chief Executive Officer of argenx. “We reached 19,000 patients globally with VYVGART, expanded our impact across gMG and CIDP through the successful launch of the pre-filled syringe, and made substantial progress across our development programs, advancing the pipeline towards key milestones.”
“2026 is another year of expansion for argenx,” continued Mr. Van Hauwermeiren. “Positive data in ocular MG and the priority review of our seronegative gMG filing bring us closer to reaching even more MG patients with the broadest possible label, reinforcing our leadership in shaping the MG market. Momentum across our FcRn portfolio, including expansion into rheumatology, together with continued progress across our broader pipeline with empasiprubart, adimanebart and new first-in-class candidates from our Immunology Innovation Program, supports our next horizon of growth toward Vision 2030 and beyond.”
argenx continues to advance its ‘Vision 2030’ anchored in the ambition to treat 50,000 patients globally with its medicines, secure 10 labeled indications across approved medicines, and progress five pipeline candidates into Phase 3 development by 2030.
VYVGART® (IV: efgartigimod alfa-fcab and SC: efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) is a first-and-only IgG Fc-antibody fragment that targets the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). It is approved in three indications, including generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) globally, and primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in Japan. argenx is driving broad adoption as the leading precision biologic in MG and CIDP while advancing multiple label expansions.
- Generated $1.3 billion in global product net sales in the fourth quarter and $4.2 billion for the full year 2025, representing an increase of 90% or approximately $2 billion in year-over-year growth
- Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody negative (AChR-Ab-) gMG (MuSK+, LRP4+ and triple seronegative) is May 10, 2026
- Positive topline results from ADAPT OCULUS support planned sBLA submission to expand VYVGART label into oMG
- Topline results expected for primary ITP (ADVANCE-NEXT) in fourth quarter of 2026
- Registrational studies are ongoing in two rheumatology indications
- Topline results from ALKIVIA study evaluating autoimmune inflammatory myopathies (AIM or myositis) expected in third quarter of 2026
- Topline results from UNITY study (Sjogren’s disease) expected in second half of 2027
- Registrational study in Graves’ disease (GD) expected to initiate in 2026, expanding development into thyroid-driven autoimmunity
argenx is focused on shaping the long-term future of FcRn medicines by advancing new pipeline candidates, innovative delivery modalities, and combination approaches to set new standards for patients.
- VYVGART SC autoinjector expected to launch in 2027
- ADAPT-Forward combination study ongoing to evaluate empasiprubart as an add on therapy to efgartigimod
- Progressing two next‑generation FcRn candidates in 2026: ARGX‑213 expected to enter patient studies and ARGX‑124 expected to complete Phase 1
By the end of 2026, the argenx pipeline will include four Phase 3 molecules and a total of 10 molecules in clinical development. Empasiprubart (anti-C2) is in Phase 3 for MMN and CIDP and adimanebart (MuSK agonist) will enter Phase 3 for congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS). ARGX-121 (anti-IgA) and ARGX-109 (anti-IL-6) are both entering patient studies this year. Three additional molecules from the IIP are expected to enter Phase 1 in 2026, supporting argenx’s goal of launching, on average, one new pipeline candidate each year.
Empasiprubart
- Topline results from EMPASSION study (MMN) expected in fourth quarter of 2026
- Topline results from EMVIGORATE and EMNERGIZE studies (CIDP) expected in second half of 2027
- Decision for Phase 2 VARVARA study (DGF) expected mid-year 2026 to complete 52-week efficacy analysis
Adimanebart
- CMS registrational study on track to start in third quarter of 2026
- Topline Phase 2a data from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) study does not support continued development
Earlier-stage Programs
- Phase 2 study of ARGX-121 in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) expected to start in 2026
- Three new first-in-class molecules are on track to enter Phase 1 in 2026, including ARGX‑118 (Galectin‑10 inhibitor), ARGX‑125 (bispecific antibody), and TSP‑101, the Fn14‑targeting program from the Tensegrity research collaboration
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Three Months Ended
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Twelve Months Ended
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December 31
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December 31
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(in thousands of $ except for per share data)
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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| Product net sales | $ | 1,285,711 | $ | 736,968 | $ | 4,151,316 | $ | 2,185,883 | ||||
| Other operating income* | 36,444 | 24,252 | 96,734 | 66,156 | ||||||||
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Total operating income
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1,322,155
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761,220
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4,248,050
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2,252,039
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| Cost of sales | $ | (149,687) | $ | (72,656) | $ | (450,665) | $ | (227,289) | ||||
| Research and development expenses | (371,714) | (297,228) | (1,364,132) | (983,423) | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (429,616) | (285,945) | (1,367,057) | (1,055,337) | ||||||||
| Loss from investment in a joint venture | (3,527) | (2,350) | (12,390) | (7,644) | ||||||||
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Total operating expenses
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(954,544)
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(658,179)
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(3,194,244)
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(2,273,693)
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Operating profit/(loss)
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$
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367,611
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$
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103,041
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$
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1,053,806
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$
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(21,654)
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| Financial income | $ | 44,874 | $ | 39,095 | $ | 163,091 | $ | 157,509 | ||||
| Financial expense | (828) | (704) | (4,082) | (2,464) | ||||||||
| Exchange (losses)/gains | (8,363) | (54,923) | 65,792 | (48,211) | ||||||||
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Profit for the period before taxes
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$
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403,294
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$
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86,509
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$
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1,278,607
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$
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85,180
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| Income tax benefit | $ | 129,656 | $ | 687,652 | $ | 13,428 | $ | 747,860 | ||||
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Profit for the period
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$
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532,950
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$
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774,161
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$
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1,292,035
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$
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833,040
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Profit for the period attributable to:
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| Owners of the parent | $ | 532,950 | $ | 774,161 | $ | 1,292,035 | $ | 833,040 | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding used for basic profit per share | 61,732,177 | 60,517,968 | 61,294,149 | 59,855,585 | ||||||||
| Basic profit per share (in $) | $ | 8.63 | $ | 12.79 | $ | 21.08 | $ | 13.92 | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding used for diluted profit per share | 66,428,415 | 65,661,428 | 66,029,215 | 65,177,815 | ||||||||
| Diluted profit per share (in $) | $ | 8.02 | $ | 11.79 | $ | 19.57 | $ | 12.78 | ||||
*Comparative figures have been presented to be consistent with the one adopted in the current period with respect to the combination of collaboration revenue and other operating income.
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Product net salesof VYVGART for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 were $1.3 billion and $4.2 billion, respectively, compared to $0.7 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, for the same periods in 2024.
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Other operating incomefor the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $36 million and $97 million, respectively, compared to $24 million, and $66 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The other operating income primarily relates to research and development tax incentives and payroll tax rebates.
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Cost of salesfor the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was $150 million and $451 million, respectively, compared to $73 million and $227 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The cost of sales was recognized with respect to the sale of VYVGART.
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Research and development expensesfor the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 were $0.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, compared to $0.3 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The expenses mainly related to:
- Advancing efgartigimod across multiple severe autoimmune indications;
- Progressing empasiprubart into multiple indications;
- Executing studies for adimanebart in rare neuromuscular diseases; and
- Early-stage discovery and preclinical programs to sustain long-term pipeline growth
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Selling, general and administrative expensesfor the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 were $0.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, compared to $0.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The selling, general and administrative expenses mainly related to professional and marketing fees linked to global commercialization of the VYVGART franchise, and personnel expenses.
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Three Months Ended
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Twelve Months Ended
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December 31
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December 31
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(in millions of $)
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2025
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2024
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2025
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2024
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| Current tax expense | $ | (216) | (25) | (338) | (54) | |||||||
| Deferred tax benefit | 346 | 713 | 351 | 802 | ||||||||
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Income tax benefit
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$
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130
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688
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13
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748
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- March 19, 2026: Publication of the 2025 Annual Report
- May 6, 2026: Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- May 7, 2026: First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update
- July 23, 2026: Half Year and Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update
- October 22, 2026: Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update
The full year 2025 financial results and business update will be discussed during a conference call and webcast presentation today at 2:30 pm CET/8:30 am ET.
Ben Petok
Alexandra Roy
The contents of this announcement include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “advance,” “commit,” “continue,” “expand,” “expect,” and “progress,” and include statements argenx makes concerning its belief that 2026 is a year of expansion for the Company; its goal to expand the use of VYVGART to the broadest possible label to reach even more MG patients; its growth due to its momentum across its FcRn portfolio, together with continued progress across its broader pipeline with empasiprubart, adimanebart and new first-in-class candidates from its Immunology Innovation Program; its continued advancement of its ‘Vision 2030’ anchored in the ambition to treat 50,000 patients globally with its medicines, secure 10 labeled indications across approved medicines, and progress five pipeline candidates into Phase 3 development by 2030; the filing of the sBLA for oMG; the expected timing of topline results expected for primary ITP (ADVANCE-NEXT) in fourth quarter of 2026; the expected timing of its ongoing registrational studies in two rheumatology indications: (1) topline results from ALKIVIA study evaluating autoimmune inflammatory myopathies (AIM or myositis) expected in third quarter of 2026 and (2) topline results from UNITY study (Sjogren’s disease) expected in second half of 2027; the expected timing of the registrational study in Graves’ disease (GD) expected to initiate in 2026; its advancement of new pipeline candidates, innovative delivery modalities and combination approaches to set new standards for patients, including the expected timing of: (1) VYVGART SC autoinjector expected to launch in 2027; and (2) the progression of two next-generation FcRn candidates in 2026: ARGX-213 expected to enter patient studies and ARGX-124 expected to complete Phase 1; its expectation that by the end of 2026, the argenx pipeline will include four Phase 3 molecules and a total of 10 molecules in clinical development, including: (1) Empasiprubart (anti-C2) in Phase 3 for MMN and CIDP; (2) adimanebart (MuSK agonist) entering Phase 3 for congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS); (3) ARGX-121 (anti-IgA) and ARGX-109 (anti-IL-6) both entering patient studies this year; and (4) three additional molecules from the IIP entering Phase 1 in 2026, supporting argenx’s goal of launching, on average, one new pipeline candidate each year; the expected timing of its empasiprubart topline results from (1) EMPASSION study (MMN) in fourth quarter of 2026 and (2) EMVIGORATE and EMNERGIZE studies (CIDP) in second half of 2027; the expected timing of the decision for empasiprubart Phase 2 VARVARA study (DGF) at mid-year 2026 to complete 52-week efficacy analysis; the expected timing of the adimanebart CMS registrational study to start in third quarter of 2026; the expected timing of its clinical studies for its earlier-stage programs, including (1) Phase 2 study of ARGX-121 in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) to start in 2026 and (2) three new first-in class molecules to enter Phase 1 in 2026, including ARGX-118 (Galectin-10 inhibitor), ARGX-125 (bispecific antibody), and TSP-101, the Fn14-targeting program from the Tensegrity research collaboration; its expected 2026 financial calendar,; its commitment to improve the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases; and its aim to translate immunology breakthroughs into a world-class portfolio of novel antibody-based medicines. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. argenx’s actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including but not limited to, the results of argenx’s clinical trials; expectations regarding the inherent uncertainties associated with the development of novel drug therapies; preclinical and clinical trial and product development activities and regulatory approval requirements; the acceptance of its products and product candidates by its patients as safe, effective and cost-effective; the impact of governmental laws and regulations, including tariffs, export controls, sanctions and other regulations on its business; its reliance on third-party suppliers, service providers and manufacturers; inflation and deflation and the corresponding fluctuations in interest rates; and regional instability and conflicts. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in argenx’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and reports, including in argenx’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC as well as subsequent filings and reports filed by argenx with the SEC. Given these uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of this document. argenx undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the information in this press release, including any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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