PTGX

NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 18, 2026 / Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTGX) today reported that on August 17, 2026, it granted inducement awards to two recently hired employees in accordance with the terms of their employment offer letters. The awards were granted under the Protagonist Therapeutics Amended and Restated Inducement Plan, which was adopted May 29, 2018, and amended February 18, 2020 and February 15, 2022.

Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) maintains a "Strong Buy" rating, driven by FDA approval of ICOTYDE for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and strong partnership economics. Company is advancing rusfertide for polycythemia vera, with FDA Priority Review decision expected August 2026 and substantial milestone and royalty potential from Takeda. Development pipeline includes oral IL-17 antagonist PN-881 for psoriasis and other inflammatory disorders, with phase 2b study initiation planned for Q1 2027.

PTGX, ALMS, ORKA and VNDA offer diverse psoriasis opportunities, spanning approved therapies, late-stage candidates and earlier-stage programs.

Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

ICOTYDE™ First Full Quarter of Commercial Sales with Strong Early Adoption Rusfertide NDA under Priority Review for Polycythemia Vera; PDUFA Date in August 2026 Comprehensive Phase 2b Program with PN-881, an Oral IL-17 Antagonist for Psoriasis, Planned to Initiate Early Q1 2027 Phase 1 Study Initiated with PN-477sc, a Triple GLP1/GIP/GCG Agonist Peptide for Obesity Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities of $849.5 Million as of June 30, 2026 NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / Protagonist Therapeutics (Nasdaq:PTGX) ("Protagonist" or "the Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided a corporate update. "The second quarter of 2026 marked a defining growth phase for Protagonist with a successful commercial launch of ICOTYDE through our strategic partner and accelerating momentum across our internal R&D pipeline.

NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2026 / Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTGX) today reported that on July 31, 2026, it granted inducement awards to two recently hired employees in accordance with the terms of their employment offer letters. The awards were granted under the Protagonist Therapeutics Amended and Restated Inducement Plan, which was adopted May 29, 2018, and amended February 18, 2020 and February 15, 2022.

NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTGX) today reported that on July 15, 2026, it granted inducement awards to three recently hired employees in accordance with the terms of their employment offer letters. The awards were granted under the Protagonist Therapeutics Amended and Restated Inducement Plan, which was adopted May 29, 2018, and amended February 18, 2020 and February 15, 2022.

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