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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Trial Results

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  • Rhythm Pharmaceuticals announced positive results from a Phase 2 trial of bivamelagon.
  • Bivamelagon showed significant BMI reductions and safety, prompting plans for a Phase 3 trial.
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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Trial Results

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals ( (RYTM) ) has shared an update.

On July 9, 2025, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 trial of bivamelagon, an investigational oral MC4R agonist, in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity. The trial demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in BMI over 14 weeks, with bivamelagon achieving reductions comparable to those seen with setmelanotide in similar patient populations. The trial also showed meaningful reductions in hunger scores and consistent safety and tolerability results. Rhythm plans to engage with regulatory authorities to advance bivamelagon to a Phase 3 trial, aiming to establish it as a treatment for acquired hypothalamic obesity.

The most recent analyst rating on (RYTM) stock is a Buy with a $70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rhythm Pharmaceuticals stock, see the RYTM Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on RYTM Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RYTM is a Neutral.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ overall stock score reflects strong technical momentum and positive earnings call insights, which are tempered by financial performance challenges and valuation concerns. The company’s strategic advancements and robust pipeline position it well for future growth, but profitability remains a key challenge.

To see Spark’s full report on RYTM stock, click here.

More about Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with rare neuroendocrine diseases. Its lead asset, IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide), an MC4R agonist, is approved for treating hyperphagia and severe obesity in patients with specific genetic conditions. Rhythm is also developing investigational MC4R agonists like bivamelagon and RM-718, and a suite of small molecules for congenital hyperinsulinism.

Average Trading Volume: 638,333

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $4.22B

For a thorough assessment of RYTM stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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