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FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that, in connection with the hiring of 3 employees, the Compensation Committee of Sagimet's Board of Directors approved that an inducement grant of 260,700 stock options in aggregate to purchase shares of the Company's Series A common stock be granted on August 17, 2026 to the newly hired employees.

Sagimet Biosciences NASDAQ: SGMT plans to begin a Phase III study of its oral fatty acid synthase, or FASN, inhibitor denifanstat in moderate-to-severe acne within the next several months, following positive results from a China-based Phase III trial conducted by partner Ascletis, company executives said during a Canaccord Genuity discussion.

Phase 3 clinical trial of denifanstat in moderate to severe acne patients in the U.S. on track to initiate in second half of 2026 Phase 3 clinical trial of denifanstat in moderate to severe acne patients in the U.S. on track to initiate in second half of 2026

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that management will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Boston, MA with a fireside chat at 1:00pm ET (link here).

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that the Company has been added to the broad-market Russell 3000® Index and small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective at the open of U.S. equity markets today, as part of the 2026 Russell Indexes reconstitution.

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that management will participate in 1x1 investor meetings at the Leerink Partners Therapeutics Forum in Boston, MA on July 15, 2026.

After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (SGMT), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

Phase 1 clinical data poster selected as a Best of EASL 2026 presentation Combination of denifanstat and resmetirom was generally well-tolerated in Phase 1 clinical trial Phase 1 data show rapid reductions in cholesterol levels, suggesting the potential for a cardiovascular benefit SAN MATEO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced the presentation of two posters at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Congress 2026, being held in Barcelona, Spain on May 27-30, 2026.

The mean of analysts' price targets for Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (SGMT) points to a 298.5% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Sagimet Biosciences receives a Buy rating, driven by denifanstat's potential in MASH and acne, despite higher risk. Denifanstat met all endpoints in Phase 2b MASH and Phase 3 China acne trials, supporting optimism for US acne Phase 3. SGMT's near-term catalysts include US Phase 3 acne trial initiation and milestone payments from China partner Ascletis.