8-K ·Filed May 5, 2026

CYTK

CYTOKINETICS INC
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonweeks Processed5mo ago SEC0001193125-26-206420
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a standard corporate update. Key catalyst to watch is the PDUFA date for MAPLE-HCM sNDA on November 14, 2026. Monitor prescription growth trajectory for MYQORZO as a leading indicator of commercial traction.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
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Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
CYTK ▲ +3.06% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +3.06% · α vs SPY +1.00% · entry $74.84 → $77.13
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Executive Summary

Cytokinetics released a corporate presentation updating on commercial launch progress of MYQORZO (aficamten) for oHCM, positive ACACIA-HCM trial results for nHCM, and pipeline advancement. The filing is routine with no new material events or financial disclosures beyond previously announced data and launch metrics.

Key Facts

  • Cash, cash equivalents and investments of approximately $1.1B as of 3/31/26
  • MYQORZO launched in U.S. and China in January 2026; EU approval secured
  • 680 patients prescribed MYQORZO as of 3/31/26, growing to 1,100 as of 4/30/26
  • 1,400+ REMS-certified HCPs as of 3/31/26; average 2.4 prescriptions per HCP
  • sNDA for aficamten monotherapy (MAPLE-HCM) under FDA review with PDUFA date November 14, 2026
  • Positive topline results from ACACIA-HCM (nHCM) presented; KCCQ-CSS LSM difference 3.0 (p=0.021) and pVO2 LSM difference 0.67 mL/kg/min (p=0.003)
  • Eligible to draw up to $175M from Royalty Pharma loan; up to $150M option for ulacamten pivotal trial funding
  • Omecamtiv mecarbil Phase 3 COMET-HF enrolling; ulacamten Phase 2 AMBER-HFpEF enrolling

Financial Impact

No new financial impact; reiterates ~$1.1B cash position and access to up to $325M additional capital

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Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk for MAPLE-HCM sNDA and potential label restrictions
  • Commercial adoption slower than expected; competition from CAMZYOS
  • Dilution risk from potential capital raises despite existing cash and loan facilities

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Analyst Consensus
85% bullish (27 analysts)

Investment Themes

Biotech & Drug Discovery

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-206420
Document: d124879d8k.htm0001193125-26-206420
Document: 0001193125-26-206420-index-headers.html0001193125-26-206420
Document: 0001193125-26-206420-index.html0001193125-26-206420
Document: 0001193125-26-206420.txt0001193125-26-206420
32 reports for CYTK
Performance horizon
89% Hit rate 8 of 9 directional calls best @ T+20▲ +10.38%Mar 31, 2026
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Sep 15, 2026
17d ago
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BEARISH ★ 5/10
$69.31 $67.59▲ +2.48%▲ +4.59%$65.60 (+5.35%)
Sep 11, 2026
20d ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$72.45 $67.56▼ −6.75%▼ −6.86%$65.60 (−9.45%)
Sep 1, 2026
4w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$71.40 $74.11▲ +3.80%▲ +3.71%$65.60 (−8.12%)
Aug 31, 2026
4w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$71.40 $74.11▲ +3.80%▲ +3.71%$65.60 (−8.12%)
Aug 29, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$70.91 $75.35▲ +6.26%▲ +6.40%$65.60 (−7.49%)
Aug 28, 2026
5w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
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Jul 30, 2026
9w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
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Jul 27, 2026
9w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$80.62 $77.13▼ −4.33%▼ −5.40%$65.60 (−18.63%)
Jul 23, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
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Jul 14, 2026
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