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Arrowhead Pharma

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 portfolio includes drugs targeting cardiovascular, Cardiometabolic, Central Nervous System, Pulmonary, Liver, Muscular, and Complement Mediated Disease. It majority products are liver disease curable.

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Citigroup analyst Shawn Egan maintains Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $21 to $17.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Arrowhead Pharma, Lowers Price Target to $17

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Archer Aviation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NASDAQ">ACHR</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACHR/earnings">first-quarter EPS results</a>.
Archer reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the first quarter, posting a 17-cent loss versus estimates for a loss of 28 cents, per Benzinga Pro.
Archer Aviation shares jumped 21.5% to $11.05 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) shares jumped 27% to $3.0350 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>) gained 26.8% to $12.05 after the company issued FY25 sales guidance with its midpoint above estimates.</li>
<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) rose 23.1% to $8.42.</li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NASDAQ">ACHR</a>) gained 21.5% to $11.05 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) rose 19.4% to $186.60. Wolfe Research analyst Steve Fleishman upgraded First Solar from Peer Perform to Outperform and announced a $221 price target.</li>
<li>Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNRG#NASDAQ">HNRG</a>) rose 18% to $17.92 following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>) gained 17.3% to $6.29 following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) gained 17% to $12.82.</li>
<li>NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) gained 17% to $20.82 following better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 17% to $242.63 after it was announced that the company will join the S&amp;P 500, effective before the opening of trading on Monday, May 19.</li>
<li>Life360, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIF#NASDAQ">LIF</a>) gained 16.4% to $57.61 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) rose 14.4% to $5.32.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) rose 12.1% to $37.58. Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold initiated coverage on Super Micro Computer with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $41.</li>
<li>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) gained 11.6% to $56.51.</li>
<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) rose 10% to $31.73.</li>
<li>Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) rose 8.6% to $15.17 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Sea Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) gained 8% to $153.75 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results.</li>
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Chardan Capital analyst Keay Nakae maintains Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $60 price target.

Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Arrowhead Pharma, Maintains $60 Price Target

Shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose sharply in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45365186/coinbase-stock-jumps-nearly-11-after-hours-monday-heres-why">today's pre-market trading</a>.
Coinbase is set to join the S&amp;P 500, replacing Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) in the benchmark index, according to a Monday announcement. The inclusion of Coinbase in the S&amp;P 500 will become effective before trading begins on May 19, according to a press release shared by S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices.
Coinbase shares jumped 9.2% to $226.29 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Lichen International Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LICN#NASDAQ">LICN</a>) rose 133.6% to $8.13 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>Inno Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INHD#NASDAQ">INHD</a>) surged 75.8% to $4.15 in pre-market trading. INNO HOLDINGS shares dipped 56% on Monday after the company announced a strategic cooperation with New Life Technology Development on developing a B2B marketplace platform.</li>
<li>Landsea Homes Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSEA#NASDAQ">LSEA</a>) gained 58.5% to $11.12 in pre-market trading after New Home Co. agreed to acquire the company for $11.30 per share in an all-cash transaction. Landsea Homes also reported a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>Crown LNG Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBS#NASDAQ">CGBS</a>) jumped 42.1% to $0.1706 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLO#NASDAQ">XLO</a>) gained 32.8% to $0.9701 in pre-market trading. The company recently posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE GROUP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) surged 24.5% to $0.3102 in pre-market trading after gaining more than 43% on Monday.</li>
<li>Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROF#NASDAQ">PROF</a>) climbed 23.5% to $5.30 in pre-market trading. The company recently posted downbeat first-quarter results.</li>
<li>GigaCloud Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCT#NASDAQ">GCT</a>) gained 11.6% to $17.74 in pre-market after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) gained 10% to $15.36 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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<li>Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRZ#NASDAQ">PLRZ</a>) shares fell 92% to $0.0281 in pre-market trading. Polyrizon recently announced its planned reverse split will not be effected.</li>
<li>DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEVS#NASDAQ">DEVS</a>) fell 48.8% to $0.67 in pre-market trading after jumping 290% on Monday.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) fell 32.3% to $0.5055 in today's pre-market trading following weaker-than-expected first-quarter results.</li>
<li>Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRNY#NASDAQ">KRNY</a>) shares dipped 23.5% to $5.00 in pre-market trading after gaining 3% on Monday.</li>
<li>3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>) shares fell 20.7% to $2.02 in pre-market trading after the company posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Kindly MD, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDLY#NASDAQ">KDLY</a>) dipped 18.2% to $11.15 in pre-market trading. KindlyMD shares jumped 251% on Monday after the company announced a merger agreement with Nakamoto Holdings to start a Bitcoin treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXDX#NASDAQ">AXDX</a>) fell 18% to $0.11 in pre-market trading after dipping 9% on Monday. Accelerate Diagnostics recently announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.</li>
<li>Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) shares tumbled 17% to $0.1448 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDA: HTBK) declined 15.4% to $8.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) fell 12.1% to $10.15 in pre-market trading after the company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.</li>
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Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.16) by 1818.75 percent. This is a 369.61 percent increase over losses of $(1.02) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $542.71 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $29.91 million by 1.71K percent.

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Arrowhead Pharma Q2 EPS $2.75 Beats $(0.16) Estimate, Sales $542.71M Beat $29.91M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 12, 2025

Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-05-12. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Arrowhead Pharma to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.46.
Anticipation surrounds Arrowhead Pharma's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.67, leading to a 5.17% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Arrowhead Pharma's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.72</td>
<td>-0.92</td>
<td>-0.55</td>
<td>-0.16</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-1.39</td>
<td>-1.37</td>
<td>-1.38</td>
<td>-1.02</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>24.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>-11.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746802897_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Arrowhead Pharma Shares</h3>
Shares of Arrowhead Pharma were trading at $13.25 as of May 08. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 39.66%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARWR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Arrowhead Pharma visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Ahead: Arrowhead Pharma's Quarterly Earnings

On, April 9, 2025 Ken Myszkowski notified Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to retire as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of May 13, 2025 (the "Effective Date"). Mr. Myszkowski has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2009, and the Company extends its gratitude to Mr. Myszkowski for his years of service and contributions to the Company. Mr. Myszkowski's decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.
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Following the Effective Date, Mr. Myszkowski will serve as an employee adviser and provide transition services, as requested by the Company, to facilitate an effective transition of his job responsibilities to his successor, until January 31, 2026 (the "Transition Period"). In consideration for such services, Mr. Myszkowski will receive (i) a base salary at an annual rate of $200,000 through the end of the Transition Period, subject to his continued employment, (ii) continued eligibility to participate in the Company's medical, dental and life insurance benefit plans through the end of the Transition Period, subject to continued employment, and (iii) continued vesting of certain outstanding equity awards.
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Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
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On April 9, 2025, the Company determined that it would appoint Daniel Apel to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of May 13, 2024, until the earliest of Mr. Apel's removal, termination, or resignation from such office.
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals' Ken Myszkowski To Retire As CFO; Daniel Apel Appointed As New CFO

On Monday, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) released topline results from Part 2 of a Phase 1/2 study of ARO-C3, the company&#8217;s investigational RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutic designed to reduce liver production of complement component 3 (C3) as a potential therapy for various <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44216024/arrowhead-pharmaceuticals-announces-topline-results-from-part-2-of-phase-12-study-of-aro-c3-in-pat" rel="noreferrer noopener">complement-mediated diseases</a>.
ARO-C3 is designed to reduce hepatocyte production of complement C3 as a potential treatment for various complement-mediated renal diseases.&nbsp;
The dysregulated activity of the complement system can contribute to tissue injury and the progression of the disease. By silencing C3, investigational ARO-C3 has the potential to treat complement-mediated renal diseases by modulating the activation of the complement cascade.
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The company plans to present additional results at a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44216024/arrowhead-pharmaceuticals-announces-topline-results-from-part-2-of-phase-12-study-of-aro-c3-in-pat" rel="noreferrer noopener">medical meeting in 2025</a>.
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<li>Pharmacodynamic effects: Maximum mean reduction in C3 of 89% and mean sustained reduction of greater than 87% from baseline through week 24.</li>
<li>Maximum mean reduction in serum AH50 (alternative pathway hemolytic assay) of 85% and mean sustained reduction greater than 76%.</li>
<li>Maximum mean reduction in Wieslab AP (alternative pathway) of 100% and mean sustained reduction greater than 89%.</li>
<li>Duration of effect supportive of once every three months or less frequent subcutaneous dosing in later-stage studies</li>
<li>Effects on proteinuria (too much protein in the urine): The mean reduction in spot UPCR was 41%, and the maximum individual reduction was 89%.</li>
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In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals&#8217; New Drug Application for investigational plozasiran for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, a severe and rare genetic disease. The FDA provided a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of November 18, 2025, and indicated it is not currently planning to hold an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43067733/arrowhead-pharmaceuticals-announces-acceptance-of-new-drug-application-by-u-s-fda-of-plozasiran-fo" rel="noreferrer noopener">advisory committee meeting</a>.
In February, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals closed a global licensing and collaboration agreement with Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. Arrowhead receives a $500 million upfront payment and $325 million <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43591315/arrowhead-pharmaceuticals-announces-closing-of-global-license-and-collaboration-agreement-with-sar" rel="noreferrer noopener">through Sarepta stock</a>.
Price Action: ARWR stock is down 8.72% at $15.49 at the last check Monday.
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Stock Falls After Early-Stage Data From RNA-Based Therapeutic For Kidney Diseases

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower after the company announced its topline results from part 2 of phase 1/2 study of aro-c3 in patients with iga nephropathy.

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<li>ARO-C3 achieved deep and sustained reductions in alternative pathway complement activity and proteinuria.</li>
<li>Mean sustained reductions in C3 of ≥87%, AH50 of ≥76%, Wieslab AP of ≥89% through week 24.</li>
<li>Mean reduction in spot urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) of 41% by week 24</li>
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Announced Topline Results From Part 2 Of A Phase 1/2 Study Of ARO-C3 To Reduce Liver Production Of Complement Component 3 As A Potential Therapy For Various Complement Mediated Diseases

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- ARO-INHBE and ARO-ALK7 both target a known pathway that signals the body to store fat in adipose tissue with a novel mechanism of action that may better preserve lean muscle mass compared to currently approved obesity therapies
- Data highlight Arrowhead's leadership in the use of RNA interference to potentially treat Obesity

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Presents Preclinical Data Supporting ARO-INHBE and ARO-ALK7 To Treat Obesity And Metabolic Diseases

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Presented Preclinical Data On ARO-ALK7 At Keystone Symposia on Obesity and Adipose Tissue

B. Riley Securities analyst Mayank Mamtani reiterates Arrowhead Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $51 to $38.

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B. Riley Securities Reiterates Buy on Arrowhead Pharma, Lowers Price Target to $38

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<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>385</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WGS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>176</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRPT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For RXRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 533 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 2587 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 1849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WST (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 308 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.0K, with a price of $4800.0 per contract. There were 55 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EXAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $153.7K, with a price of $615.0 per contract. There were 609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 2690 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SWTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.0K, with a price of $1120.0 per contract. There were 1300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 13329 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARWR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARWR#NASDAQ">ARWR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 126 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WGS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 176 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SRPT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 336 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $1177.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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