Lee Jennifer Kayden sold $8.9M of RYTM
Lee Jennifer Kayden (EVP, Head of North America) sold 75,834 shares of RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) at $117.38 ($8.90M total) on 2026-08-13 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Lee Jennifer Kayden (EVP, Head of North America) sold 75,834 shares of RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) at $117.38 ($8.90M total) on 2026-08-13 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Mazabraud Yann (EVP, Head of International) sold 57,000 shares of RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) at an average of $116.15 ($111.80–$117.47, $6.62M total) across 6 trades on 2026-08-12 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $71.3M, up 19% sequentially. U.S. revenue was $51M, up 38% sequentially, while international sales fell to $20.3M due to a $3.8M French retrospective charge. Management said cash and short-term investments were $330.9M, guiding FY26 non-GAAP OpEx to $363M-$397M and R&D to $175M-$195M.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 1 news story mentioning RYTM (RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent RYTM coverage spans earnings, technology and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, RYTM insiders filed 7 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 7 sales ($15.5M). The most active reporter was Mazabraud Yann, EVP, Head of International, with 6 filings. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
This is a routine 10b5-1 insider sale with no stated operational or financial change, so it is more a positioning signal than a fundamental catalyst.
Insider selling under a 10b5-1 plan is typically not a fundamental negative, but it can modestly affect near-term sentiment and positioning.
Earnings call provides fresh operating and clinical datapoints for RYTM, including updated guidance and RM-718 BMI reduction and hyperpigmentation safety.
The RM-718 Phase 2 readout is a fresh clinical catalyst that can extend the obesity/metabolic rerating narrative, but the article frames the key risk as whether upside is already priced.
Early Phase 2 efficacy and tolerability signals for RM-718 could shift expectations for obesity pipeline value, but the small n and preliminary nature limit conviction.
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Lee Jennifer Kayden (EVP, Head of North America) sold 75,834 shares of RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) at $117.38 ($8.90M total) on 2026-08-13 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
2 min readMazabraud Yann (EVP, Head of International) sold 57,000 shares of RHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) at an average of $116.15 ($111.80–$117.47, $6.62M total) across 6 trades on 2026-08-12 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
2 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $71.3M, up 19% sequentially. U.S. revenue was $51M, up 38% sequentially, while international sales fell to $20.3M due to a $3.8M French retrospective charge. Management said cash and short-term investments were $330.9M, guiding FY26 non-GAAP OpEx to $363M-$397M and R&D to $175M-$195M.
6 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) released preliminary Phase 2 data for RM-718 in acquired hypothalamic obesity, reporting double-digit mean BMI reductions and generally well-tolerated safety. The stock rose 16.5% over 7 days and 22.79% over 90 days. Simply Wall St cites a $139.47 fair value vs $115.63 close and notes valuation metrics and reliance on setmelanotide (IMCIVREE).
6 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RYTM) reported preliminary Phase 2 results for RM-718, a once-weekly MC4R agonist, in acquired hypothalamic obesity. In 7 patients completing 16 weeks, mean BMI fell 11.6% from baseline. The company cited comparisons versus bivamelagon (10.1% at 14 weeks) and setmelanotide (10.1% at 16 weeks). Mild injection-site hyperpigmentation and common GI side effects were reported.
4 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) shares rose 2.9% to $105.78 after a Q2 update. Global net product sales increased to $71.3 million, including early IMCIVREE demand, while the company reported a net loss of $50.4 million. Revenue rose year over year from $48.5 million, but losses widened slightly.
6 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) reported preliminary Phase 2 results for RM-718, an investigational once-weekly MC4R agonist for acquired hypothalamic obesity. In 11 enrolled patients, 7 reached 16 weeks. Interim data showed mean BMI down 11.6% from baseline, with two mild injection-site hyperpigmentation cases and generally tolerable side effects. Two discontinued; eight remained on treatment as of mid-July 2026.
4 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RYTM) reported Q2 U.S. product revenue of $51M (72% of product sales) and said growth was driven by acquired HO and Bardet-Biedl syndrome demand. International revenue fell to $20.3M due to a France Contribution M charge. GAAP net loss was $0.73/share; cash was ~$331M. RM-718 Phase II Part C showed 11.6% mean BMI reduction at week 16 in 7 patients.
7 min readRhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) reported a wider Q2 2026 net loss of $50.36M, or $0.73/share, versus $47.98M, or $0.75/share, as higher operating expenses outweighed 50%+ revenue growth to $71.25M driven by IMCIVREE sales. The company cut FY26 non-GAAP operating expense guidance to $363M-$397M and provided RM-718 and IMCIVREE clinical updates.
4 min readRHYTHM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (RYTM) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 q22026earningspr_draft.htm EX-99.1 Document EXHIBIT 99.1 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Update -- U.S. launch of IMCIVREE ® (setmelanotide) for acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) starts strong with more than 400 patient
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