What is Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s other program costs — R&D?

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) reported other program costs — R&D of $102K in Q2 2026.

What does other program costs — R&D mean?

This metric represents the aggregate research and development expenditures allocated to secondary or early-stage therapeutic programs outside of the company's primary lead product candidates. It captures the investment intensity in the broader clinical pipeline and the exploration of new dermatological indications. Monitoring these costs provides insight into the company's long-term innovation strategy and the capital commitment required to diversify its portfolio beyond flagship assets.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) Other program costs — R&D

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Other product segments

ARQ-234 program costs

$11M—

Topical roflumilast program costs

$1.98M-29.9%

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AQSTPersonnel costs — R&D

$2.24M+5.2%

AQSTOther — R&D

$319K-41.6%

INSMOther external R&D expenses — R&D

$48.84M+71.7%

BMRNLater-stage clinical programs — R&D

$50.3M+283%

ABSIDrug creation program and platform — R&D

$6.08M+52.4%

ALRMOther — R&D

$10.79M+38.1%

Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$129.9M+59.3%

Gross profit$118.9M+60.7%

Operating income$16.4M+212%

Net income$15.0M+194%

EPS (diluted)$0.11+185%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$34.4M-52.9%

Total debt$114.1M+3.6%

Total equity$220.6M+58.7%

Total assets$488.5M+38.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$12.6M—

CapEx$158.0K+103%

Free cash flow$12.5M—

Valuation

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Market cap$3.32B+81.4%

Enterprise value$3.4B+82.1%

P/S7.2×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin91.1%+2.0pp

Operating margin-12%-5.7pp

Net margin-13.9%-6.6pp

FCF margin-52.5%-21.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-28.2%-13.0pp

Debt / equity0.5×-0.3×

Current ratio2.9×-0.3×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.

The source filing: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed August 5, 2026.

Filed: Aug 5, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter: Q2 FY2026
Calendar quarter: Q2 2026
Accession: 0001787306-26-000051

Line item	Three Months Ended June 30, 2026	Three Months Ended June 30, 2025	Six Months Ended June 30, 2026	Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Cost of sales	10,376	6,929	19,598	12,780
Topical roflumilast program costs	1,983	2,827	5,290	4,273
ARQ-234 program costs	1,302	845	12,305	2,034
Other program costs	102	1,193	197	2,375
Research and development compensation and personnel-related expenses	11,366	9,779	22,411	19,417
Selling, general and administrative expenses	82,008	69,033	155,962	132,917
Other segment expenses(1)	6,295	5,509	12,156	12,694
Total operating expenses	113,432	96,115	227,919	186,490

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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What is Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s other program costs — R&D?: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) reported other program costs — R&D of $102K in Q2 2026.
What does other program costs — R&D mean?: This metric represents the aggregate research and development expenditures allocated to secondary or early-stage therapeutic programs outside of the company's primary lead product candidates. It captures the investment intensity in the broader clinical pipeline and the exploration of new dermatological indications. Monitoring these costs provides insight into the company's long-term innovation strategy and the capital commitment required to diversify its portfolio beyond flagship assets.