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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today -- Phase 3 VANQUISH 1 & 2 Trials for Subcutaneous VK2735 in Obesity Fully Enrolled and Advancing -- -- Oral Phase 3 VK2735 Trial Initiation Expected 4Q26 -- -- VK2735 Maintenance Dosing Data Expected 3Q26 -- -- Phase 1 Study of Amylin Agonist VK3019 Underway -- -- Strong Quarter-End Cash Position of $502 Million -- SAN DIEGO, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Viking) (Nasdaq: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.

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Experienced Executive Brings Over Two Decades of Leadership Across Healthcare, Digital Health and Commercialization SAN DIEGO,, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Viking) (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced the appointment of Dorothy Gemmell to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Gemmell is a highly experienced executive and board advisor with over 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, digital health, and commercialization.

Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time  SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the company will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after the market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VKTX)  breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.  The investigation concerns potential self-dealing.