KURA - Kura Oncology, Inc.
Kura Oncology NASDAQ: KURA and its newly formed affiliate Caspian Therapeutics outlined plans to develop KO-7246, an oral menin inhibitor, for diabetes, citing preclinical data that the companies said showed beta-cell expansion, improved glucose control and sustained effects after treatment ended.
Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) Discusses KO-7246 Data and Development Strategy for Menin Inhibitors in Diabetes Transcript
– EASD findings support clinical evaluation of a next-generation oral menin inhibitor designed to restore insulin-producing capacity – – IND-enabling development underway to support Phase 1 clinical proof-of-concept study to assess safety and endogenous insulin production – – Investor webcast today, October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m.
– Webcast scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT – – Webcast scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT –
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on October 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to purchase 128,250 shares of common stock to nine (9) new employees under the Company's 2023 Inducement Option Plan, as amended. The Compensation Committee approved the stock options as an inducement material to such employees' employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
– KO-7246 regenerated functional β - cell mass and produced durable glycemic control in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes models –
Squarepoint Ops LLC lessened its stake in shares of Kura Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: KURA) by 88.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 10,171 shares of the company's stock after selling 78,432 shares during the quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC's
Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
– $50 million financing led by BVF Partners with participation from the T1D Fund, Invus, Montanova, Eli Lilly and Company, Kura Oncology, members of the Kura leadership team, and multiple, successful biotech entrepreneurs – – Preclinical studies with KO-7246 demonstrate selective expansion of pancreatic β cells, increased endogenous insulin production, and improved glycemic control across multiple models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes – – Preclinical data supporting KO-7246 selected for oral presentation at European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting on September 29, 2026 – – Separately financed subsidiary provides dedicated capital and leadership to advance KO-7246 through initial clinical proof of concept while Kura retains a substantial ownership stake in Caspian, representing approximately half of the company on a fully diluted basis, and remains focused on oncology – SAN DIEGO, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the launch of Caspian Therapeutics, Inc. (“Caspian”), a separately financed company established to advance small-molecule menin inhibitors for diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases.
– Seasoned public company CFO with deep biopharmaceutical finance experience across commercial operations, R&D portfolio management, investor relations, and capital allocation – SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA, “Kura”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Fulk as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2026.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on September 1, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options to purchase 48,450 shares of common stock to four (4) new employees under the Company's 2023 Inducement Option Plan, as amended.
Kura's rising Komzifti sales, promising AML data and pipeline catalysts boost investor confidence and fuel KURA's gains.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that management will present at the following investor conferences: Wells Fargo Healthcare ConferenceSeptember 8, 20263:45 p.m.
Kura Oncology (KURA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Oncology innovation is driving new treatment options, with Iovance, Merit Medical and Kura advancing cancer-focused therapies and technologies.
Kura Oncology maintains a “Strong Buy” rating, driven by KOMZIFTI's FDA approval and robust early commercial performance in relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutated AML. The company achieved $9.1M net product revenue in two quarters, marking a 57% sequential increase, and targets significant market expansion via first-line AML indications. Phase 3 KOMET-017 trial topline data in 2028 and two phase 1b KOMET-007 data readouts in 2H 2026 are key catalysts for pipeline expansion and valuation.
The President and CEO acquired ~100,000 shares at $12.39 per share for a total transaction value of $1.2 million. The purchase increased the executive's total equity holdings by 9%.
Kura Oncology (KURA) gained attention today as CEO Troy Wilson bought another 100,000 shares for about $1.2 million on August 24. This follows a previous purcha
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The mean of analysts' price targets for Kura Oncology (KURA) points to a 178.6% 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.