Lexicon Pharmaceuticals surges as Cantor Fitzgerald sees unencumbered path in HCM

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) stock rose 10% after Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and $8 price target. The bullish outlook is based on the company's Phase 3 SONATA-HCM trial for sotagliflozin, which has completed enrollment. The stock's surge contrasts with broader market declines, including a 1% drop in the Nasdaq.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) reported new Phase 3 data for sotagliflozin, showing consistent efficacy and safety across baseline systolic blood pressure in heart failure patients. The results were presented at ESC Congress 2026 and in JACC: Heart Failure. The company is unprofitable, with a net loss of $61.1 million in 2024, and relies on external funding. Analysts project $81.9 million in sales and $16.1 million in earnings by 2029, assuming 5.5% yearly revenue growth. The current share price

Lexicon (LXRX) discussed its Q2 2026 earnings call, focusing on sotagliflozin. The company said SONATA-HCM enrollment is complete and the trial was overenrolled, with top-line results expected in Q1 2027. For Zynquista, Lexicon said FDA resubmission criteria may be met after STENO1 reaches exposure targets by end of August, targeting an NDA resubmission in Q4 2026. It also noted Viatris regulatory progress for sotagliflozin and Novo Nordisk’s Phase I for 9851.

LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (LXRX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES CLINICAL UPDATES Enrollment complete in Phase 3 SONATA-HCM study; top-line data expected Q1 2027 NDA resubmission activities for ZYNQUISTA ® in type 1 diabetes nearing completion Phase

Lexicon (LXRX) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $21.1M, up from $1.3M, driven by two $10M Novo Nordisk milestone payments and $1.1M INPEFA sales. R&D fell to $12.8M and SG&A to $9.2M. Net loss narrowed to $1.0M. Cash rose to $199.7M after a capital raise and $100M Hercules Capital refinancing; total debt fell to $49.7M. SONATA Phase III enrollment targets 500 patients by midyear; Zynquista NDA resubmission is on track for midyear.

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