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
- Rapid phase III progress and differentiated obesity therapies set up major 2026 data milestones.VKTX
Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 202624 Mar 2026 - VK2735 advanced to Phase 3 with strong results and $706M cash to fund key milestones.VKTX
Q4 202512 Feb 2026 - Lead programs advance in obesity and NASH, with $942M cash supporting late-stage trials.VKTX
Q2 20243 Feb 2026 - Clinical programs show robust efficacy in NASH and obesity, with strong financial support.VKTX
Jefferies 2024 Global Healthcare Conference1 Feb 2026 - VK2809 met key efficacy and safety endpoints in NASH, showing strong histologic and metabolic benefits.VKTX
Study Result31 Jan 2026 - Obesity pipeline advances to late-stage trials, supported by strong data and regulatory alignment.VKTX
Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference22 Jan 2026 - Strong clinical progress and $930M cash position support advancing metabolic pipeline.VKTX
Q3 202419 Jan 2026 - VK2735 achieved up to 14.7% mean weight loss in Phase 2, with strong durability and safety.VKTX
Corporate presentation16 Jan 2026 - Flexible dual agonist therapies show durable weight loss and strong industry interest.VKTX
Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference13 Jan 2026