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Viking Therapeutics to Present VK2735 Data at ObesityWeek 2026

Viking Therapeutics will showcase data on its lead obesity candidate, VK2735, during two poster sessions at the ObesityWeek 2026 conference held from November 14–17.

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The announcement covers two poster presentations at ObesityWeek (November 14-17, 2026) showing baseline characteristics and Phase 2 VENTURE data, but contains no new efficacy figures, trial results, or guidance. Posters of already-conducted analyses are routine scientific communication and are unlikely to move the stock materially.

Catalysts
  • • Poster session 1 on November 14, 2026 (VANQUISH-2 baseline characteristics)
  • • Poster session 2 on November 15, 2026 (VENTURE obesity severity and cardiometabolic parameters)

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🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Viking Therapeutics will present baseline characteristics for the Phase 3 VANQUISH-2 trial on November 14, 2026.
  • A second poster on November 15, 2026, will cover the impact of subcutaneous VK2735 on obesity severity and cardiometabolic parameters from the Phase 2 VENTURE study.
  • The presentations are scheduled during the ObesityWeek 2026 conference taking place in Washington, D.C., from November 14–17, 2026.

📝 Executive Summary

Viking Therapeutics announced two upcoming poster presentations at the ObesityWeek 2026 conference in Washington, D.C. The sessions, scheduled for November 14 and 15, will detail baseline characteristics from the Phase 3 VANQUISH-2 trial and analyze cardiometabolic impacts from the Phase 2 VENTURE study of its dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, VK2735.

❓ FAQ

Does this announcement contain new trial results for VK2735?

No. The posters present baseline characteristics from the Phase 3 VANQUISH-2 trial and an analysis of the already-reported Phase 2 VENTURE study; no new efficacy or safety numbers are included in the announcement.

When are the posters being presented?

At ObesityWeek in Washington, D.C., on November 14 and November 15, 2026.