Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
23 Mar, 2026Strategic focus and pipeline
Focused on developing novel therapeutics for metabolic and endocrine diseases, with multiple clinical programs showing strong efficacy data.
Lead asset VK2735, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist, is being developed in both subcutaneous and oral formulations for obesity, with Phase 3 and Phase 2 studies underway or completed.
Additional pipeline includes VK2809 for MASH (Phase 2b completed) and VK0214 for X-ALD (Phase 1b completed), plus an amylin agonist IND planned for 1Q26.
VK2735 clinical results and efficacy
VK2735 demonstrated up to 14.7% mean weight loss after 13 weeks in subcutaneous Phase 2 studies, with dose-dependent, progressive effects and no plateau.
Oral VK2735 achieved up to 12.2% mean weight loss after 13 weeks in Phase 2, with most weight loss maintained for weeks after dosing ended.
Both formulations showed rapid, significant weight loss compared to placebo, with efficacy retained post-treatment.
Safety and tolerability
Across studies, 92–99% of adverse events were mild to moderate, with GI-related events (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) most common and generally transient.
GI side effects were dose-dependent and occurred mainly early in treatment, subsiding over time; titration rate impacted tolerability.
Discontinuation rates increased with higher doses but were generally low at potential future dose ranges.
Latest events from Viking Therapeutics
- VK2735 delivers up to 15% weight loss in late-stage trials with strong safety and cash reserves.VKTX
Corporate presentation17 Jul 2026 - Q3 net loss rose to $90.8M as R&D spending surged; cash reserves remain strong at $715M.VKTX
Q3 20259 Jul 2026 - Strong clinical progress and $903M cash position support late-stage trials in 2025.VKTX
Q4 20248 Jul 2026 - Strong clinical progress and $930M cash position support advancement to late-stage trials.VKTX
Q3 20248 Jul 2026 - Flexible dual agonist therapies offer durable weight loss and unique transition options.VKTX
Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference8 Jul 2026 - VK2735 achieved up to 14.7% mean weight loss in Phase 2, with Phase 3 trials ongoing.VKTX
Corporate presentation8 Jun 2026 - Obesity and oral phase III trials advance, with robust funding and new amylin program underway.VKTX
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference 20264 Jun 2026 - Phase 3 VK2735 trials fully enrolled; net loss up, $603M cash supports operations into 2028.VKTX
Q1 202611 May 2026 - Annual meeting to elect directors, ratify auditor, and approve executive pay, with strong governance focus.VKTX
Proxy filing1 Apr 2026 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor ratification, and executive pay approval.VKTX
Proxy filing1 Apr 2026