Shares of Argenx SE (NASDAQ: ARGX) surged over 9% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the biopharmaceutical company reported stellar third quarter 2024 financial results that trounced analysts' estimates.
For the quarter ended September 30, Argenx posted earnings per share of $1.39, obliterating the consensus estimate of just $0.02. The company's revenue of $588.9 million also surpassed expectations, coming in 9.35% higher than the $538.5 million analysts had forecast.
The blockbuster Q3 results marked a sharp turnaround from the year-ago period when Argenx lost $1.25 per share. Sales skyrocketed 73% year-over-year as well, underscoring the remarkable growth trajectory the biotech firm is on.