Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today

Initiation of Phase 3 Studies for Subcutaneous VK2735 for Obesity Planned for 2Q25Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial Evaluating VK2735 in Obesity UnderwayStrong Year-End Cash Position of $903 Million

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2025 /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 fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.

Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time 

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /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 fourth quarter and year-end 2024 after the market close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX).   Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

13-Week Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Oral VK2735 Dosed Once Daily

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2025 /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 initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders such as obesity.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2025 /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 its chief executive officer, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will deliver a corporate presentation at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The conference will take place January 13-16, 2025, in San Francisco, California.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

Oral Late Breaker Presentation Summarizes Positive Results Including Successful Achievement of Study's Primary and Secondary Endpoints

Data Support VK2809's Best-in-Class Profile Highlighted by Robust Liver Fat Reductions, Histologic Results Demonstrating NASH/MASH Resolution and Fibrosis Improvement, and Promising Tolerability and Safety

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 19, 2024 /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 final results from the company's Phase 2b clinical trial of VK2809, the company's novel liver-selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist, in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH; also referred to as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis, MASH) were highlighted in an oral late breaker presentation at the 75th Liver Meeting® 2024, the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD).  The presentation summarized the final 52-week data from the VOYAGE study, showing that VK2809 successfully achieved the trial's primary and secondary endpoints while demonstrating excellent tolerability and promising safety.

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VKTX). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Viking and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

Results to be Featured in Oral Late Breaker Presentation

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 /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 results from the company's Phase 2b clinical trial of VK2809, the company's novel liver-selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist, in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH; also referred to as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis, MASH) will be highlighted in an oral late breaker presentation at the 75th Liver Meeting® 2024, the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD).  The Liver Meeting 2024 is being held November 15-19, 2024, in San Diego, California.

 Up to 6.8% Placebo-Adjusted Mean Weight Loss (8.2% from Baseline) After 28 Days of Dosing with Oral Tablet of VK2735

 Encouraging Tolerability Through 100 mg Daily Dosing with Oral VK2735; Mild GI-Related Adverse Event Profile

 Updated Results from VENTURE Phase 2 Study of Subcutaneous VK2735 Show Durable Effects and Support Potential Monthly Dosing Regimen

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4, 2024 /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 new clinical data from the company's VK2735 obesity program were highlighted in two poster presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024, the annual meeting of the Obesity Society.  VK2735 is a dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors being developed for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders.  Viking is evaluating both subcutaneous and oral formulations of VK2735 in clinical trials.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2024 /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 participate at several upcoming investor conferences. 

Details of the company's participation are as follows:

Truist Healthcare ConferenceDetails: Viking management will participate in a fireside chat and in 1-on-1 meetingsConference Date: November 7, 2024Fireside Chat Timing: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, November 7, 2024Location: New York, NYUBS Global Healthcare ConferenceDetails: Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetingsConference Dates: November 11-14, 2024Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CAStifel 2024 Healthcare ConferenceDetails: Viking management will deliver a corporate presentation and participate in 1-on-1 meetingsConference Dates: November 18-19, 2024Presentation Timing: 8:35 – 9:05 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, webcast availableLocation: New York, NYJefferies London Healthcare Conference 2024Details: Viking management will deliver a corporate presentation and participate in 1-on-1 meetingsConference Dates: November 19-21, 2024Presentation Timing: 9:00 – 9:25 a.m. GMT on Thursday, November 21, 2024Location: London, UK

Results from VENTURE Phase 2 Study of Subcutaneous VK2735 in Obese Patients and Phase 1 Trial of Oral VK2735 in Healthy Subjects to be Presented

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2024 /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 clinical data from the company's VK2735 obesity program will be highlighted in two poster presentations at ObesityWeek® 2024, the annual meeting of the Obesity Society.  VK2735 is a dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors being developed for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders.  Viking is evaluating both subcutaneous and oral formulations of VK2735 in clinical trials.  ObesityWeek 2024 is being held November 3-6, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today

End-of-Phase 2 Meeting for Subcutaneous VK2735 for Obesity Planned for 4Q24Phase 2 Study of Oral VK2735 in Obesity Expected to Begin 4Q24Results of Phase 2b VOYAGE Study of VK2809 in NASH/MASH With Fibrosis Selected for Oral Presentation at AASLDPositive Phase 1b Results from VK0214 Study in X-ALD Demonstrate Safety, Tolerability and Reductions in Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids and Plasma LipidsStrong Quarter-End Cash Position of $930 Million

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2024 /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 third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.

Reductions in Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids and Plasma Lipid Levels Observed After 28 Days of Once Daily Dosing 

VK0214 Shown to be Safe and Well-Tolerated in 28-Day Study

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2024 /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 positive data from the company's Phase 1b clinical trial of VK0214, a novel small molecule agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRβ), in patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD).  Results from this study showed VK0214 to be safe and well-tolerated following once-daily dosing over the 28-day study period. In addition, significant reductions were observed in plasma levels of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and other lipids, as compared to placebo.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2024 /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 its chief executive officer, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The conference will take place September 4-6, 2024, in New York City.