Viking Therapeutics Q3 net loss more than doubles to $183.19 million

By Public Technologies
  • Viking Therapeutics’ third-quarter 2026 net loss more than doubled year over year to $183.19 million due to higher operating expenses.
  • Research and development expenses jumped 85% to $166.8 million, primarily due to increased clinical study and manufacturing costs.
  • Quarter-end cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $960 million, including approximately $550 million in net financing proceeds.
  • Oral VK2735 Phase 3 SUNRISE trials began; subcutaneous VK2735 Phase 3 VANQUISH studies remain on track for completion in 2027.


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