The Next Phase Of The Obesity Drug Race

Five years after Wegovy's FDA approval, the obesity drug market has evolved rapidly. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly introduced GLP-1 pills this year and others like Structure Therapeutics and Zealand Pharma are trying to fight for market share.

CNBC • Jun 13, 2026

Structure Therapeutics: My Top Small-Cap Pick For The Obesity Market (Upgrade)

Structure Therapeutics advances aleniglipron, a potential best-in-class oral GLP-1, into Phase 3 for obesity, supported by strong Phase 2b data. GPCR's $1.5B cash position and a projected cash runway through 2028 underpin its ability to execute pivotal trials and commercial plans. My SOTP analysis yields a fair value of $42.49/share, with aleniglipron's risk-adjusted NPV at $1.34B and pipeline assets included at no additional cost.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 11, 2026

Structure Therapeutics Inc. (GPCR) Presents at Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript

Structure Therapeutics Inc. (GPCR) Presents at Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2026

Structure's experimental obesity pill shows no signs of liver injury

Structure Therapeutics said on Friday its experimental GLP-1 obesity pill did not show any signs of drug-induced liver injury, and patients continued to lose weight even on the lower doses ​of the drug.

Reuters • Jun 5, 2026

Structure Therapeutics Announces Publication in Nature Medicine Highlighting Phase 2b ACCESS Program of Aleniglipron for Obesity

Publication presented concurrently with oral presentation at American Diabetes Association's 86th Scientific Sessions from ACCESS development program with aleniglipron, a once-daily oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 5, 2026

Structure Therapeutics Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: GPCR), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing novel oral small molecule therapeutics for metabolic diseases, with a focus on obesity, today announced that management will participate in two upcoming healthcare conferences in June:

GlobeNewsWire • May 26, 2026

Can Novo Nordisk Sustain Its GLP-1 Edge Amid Lilly's Growing Pressure?

NVO beats Q1 estimates and raises its 2026 outlook. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly's expanding GLP-1 portfolio threatens its obesity market dominance.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2026

Lilly Bets on Next-Generation Obesity Drugs to Stay Ahead

LLY expands beyond tirzepatide with oral obesity pills and next-gen drugs like retatrutide to defend its lead in the booming weight-loss market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

Structure Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

Reported positive results from aleniglipron Phase 2 ACCESS II study  with up to 16.3% body weight loss, demonstrating highest efficacy among oral GLP-1RAs at the 44-week time point and potentially comparable efficacy to injectable GLP1-RAs Data from ACCESS OLE expected in Q3 2026; Data from the Body Composition and Type 2 Diabetes/Obesity data expected in Q4 2026 Positive end-of-Phase 2 feedback received from FDA; aleniglipron Phase 3 initiation on track for Q3 2026 Initial data from Phase 1 single ascending dose (SAD) study of oral small molecule amylin receptor agonist ACCG-2671 and initiation of multiple ascending dose (MAD) study expected in Q3 2026; Phase 1 initiation of second oral amylin candidate ACCG-3535 expected in Q4 2026 Aleniglipron, amylin and combination data to be presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions in June 2026 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2026, expected to provide cash runway through the end of 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: GPCR), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing novel oral small molecule therapeutics for metabolic diseases, with a focus on obesity, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a business update. “With positive end of Phase 2 feedback received from the FDA for aleniglipron, we are well positioned to start our Phase 3 registrational program for chronic weight management in the third quarter,” said Raymond Stevens, Ph.D.

GlobeNewsWire • May 7, 2026

Structure Therapeutics to Present Aleniglipron, Amylin and Combination Data at the American Diabetes Association 86th Scientific Sessions

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: GPCR), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing novel oral small molecule therapeutics for metabolic diseases, with a focus on obesity, today announced multiple presentations at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions, taking place June 5–8, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The presentations include an oral presentation on the ACCESS Phase 2b clinical trial of aleniglipron.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 27, 2026