Sagimet Biosciences

SGMT

Market cap $420M

Phase 1 clinical data poster selected as a Best of EASL 2026 presentation Combination of denifanstat and resmetirom was generally well-tolerated in Phase 1 clinical trial Phase 1 data show rapid reductions in cholesterol levels, suggesting the potential for a cardiovascular benefit SAN MATEO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced the presentation of two posters at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Congress 2026, being held in Barcelona, Spain on May 27-30, 2026.

The mean of analysts' price targets for Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (SGMT) points to a 298.5% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Sagimet Biosciences receives a Buy rating, driven by denifanstat's potential in MASH and acne, despite higher risk. Denifanstat met all endpoints in Phase 2b MASH and Phase 3 China acne trials, supporting optimism for US acne Phase 3. SGMT's near-term catalysts include US Phase 3 acne trial initiation and milestone payments from China partner Ascletis.

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that management will participate in the H.C.

Secured equity financing with gross proceeds of $175M in April 2026 Phase 3 clinical trial of denifanstat in moderate to severe acne patients for the U.S. planned to initiate in second half of 2026 First-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial of FASN inhibitor TVB-3567 ongoing Cumulative cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities expected to fund current operations through 2028, including through data readout of denifanstat Phase 3 trial in moderate to severe acne SAN MATEO, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided corporate updates.

Pre-clinical data shows potential for FASN inhibition as mechanism of action to treat acne  Phase 3 clinical trial of denifanstat in moderate to severe acne patients for the U.S. planned to initiate in second half of 2026 SAN MATEO, Calif., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced that the Company will present a poster at the 83rd Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting (SID 2026) on May 15, 2026 showing in vitro data that supports the potential use of FASN inhibitors in acne.

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The mean of analysts' price targets for Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (SGMT) points to a 241.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:SGMT) shares are surging on Monday, up 44% as the company announced strategic updates regarding its clinical trials.

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics targeting dysfunctional metabolic and fibrotic pathways, today announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 29,166,700 shares of its Series A common stock at a price of $6.00 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $175.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. All of the shares in the offering are to be sold by Sagimet. The offering is expected to close on or about April 28, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.