Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
5 Aug, 2026Commercial and partnered assets
ICOTYDE (icotrokinra), an oral IL-23R antagonist, approved by FDA in March 2026 for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, with positive EMA CHMP opinion in July 2026; partnered with J&J, offering 6-10% royalties and milestone payments, targeting over $10B peak sales.
Rusfertide, a subcutaneous hepcidin mimetic for polycythemia vera, under FDA priority review with PDUFA in August 2026; partnered with Takeda, offering 14-29% royalties and milestone payments, with $1-2B peak sales potential.
$912.5M in upfront and milestone payments earned through June 2026, with significant future milestone and royalty streams expected to finance R&D and potential capital return.
Wholly-owned pipeline and R&D progress
PN-881, an oral IL-17A/F antagonist, completed Phase 1 and will initiate Phase 2b in psoriasis in early Q1 2027, targeting multiple inflammatory indications.
PN-477, a novel triple GLP-1/GIP/GCG agonist, is in Phase 1 for subcutaneous dosing, with oral formulation entering Phase 1 in 1H 2027; demonstrates potent weight loss in preclinical models.
PN-8047, an oral hepcidin mimetic, is IND-enabling with Phase 1 initiation planned for Q1 2027, aiming to expand hepcidin-based therapies for polycythemia vera.
PN-458, an oral dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, is in IND-enabling studies, showing higher potency than tirzepatide and significant preclinical efficacy.
Financial position and business strategy
$849.5M in cash as of Q2 2026, with no expected equity raise in the foreseeable future.
Non-dilutive funding model supported by royalty streams and milestones from partnered assets.
Potential share buyback program announcement anticipated by year-end.
Latest events from Protagonist Therapeutics
- Q2 2026 net income hit $162.8M, fueled by ICOTYDE sales and milestone payments; cash at $849.5M.PTGX
Q2 2026 - Two first-in-class therapies near launch, backed by strong partnerships and financial strength.PTGX
TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference - All proposals, including director elections and equity plan, were approved at the AGM.PTGX
AGM 2026 - Icotyde's strong launch and a robust pipeline drive growth, with Rusfertide approval expected soon.PTGX
Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - Major partnerships, strong pipeline, and financial strength drive growth and shareholder returns.PTGX
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 2026 - FDA approved the first oral IL-23R antagonist for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.PTGX
FDA announcement - Rusfertide achieved rapid, sustained Hct control and symptom relief in PV; phase 3 results due 2025.PTGX
Study Update - PN-477, a potent triple agonist, advances toward Phase 1 trials with dual oral and injectable options.PTGX
Status Update - Rusfertide met all efficacy and safety endpoints in phase 3 PV trial; NDA filings planned for 2025.PTGX
Investor Update