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Dec 31, 2023

Viking Therapeutics Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.

Key Takeaways

Viking Therapeutics reported a net loss of $24.6 million, or $0.25 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. The company's research and development expenses were $20.5 million, and general and administrative expenses were $8.8 million. As of December 31, 2023, Viking held approximately $362 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.

Results for Phase 2 VENTURE Trial of GLP-1/GIP Agonist VK2735 in Obesity Expected in 1Q24

Histology Results for Phase 2b VOYAGE Study Evaluating VK2809 for the Treatment of NASH and Fibrosis Expected in 1H24

Results for Phase 1 Trial of Oral VK2735 Expected in 1Q24

Strong Year-End Cash Position of $362 Million

Total Revenue
$436K
EPS
-$0.25
Previous year: -$0.26
-3.8%
Gross Profit
$362K
Cash and Equivalents
$55.5M
Previous year: $36.6M
+51.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$17.6M
Total Assets
$368M
Previous year: $169M
+118.7%

Viking Therapeutics

Viking Therapeutics

Forward Guidance

Viking expects to report topline results from both the VENTURE Phase 2 study and the Phase 1 trial of oral VK2735 in the first quarter of 2024. The company expects to report the 52-week biopsy data from VOYAGE study in the first half of 2024.