Zealand Pharma A/S, a biotechnology company, engages in the discovery, design, and development of peptide-based medicines in Denmark. It has a portfolio of medicines focusing on gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, and other specialty disease areas with unmet medical needs. The company markets lixisenatide under the brand names of Adlyxin, Lyxumia, Soliqua 100/33, and Suliqua. Its product pipeline includes Dasiglucagon single use syringe or autoinjector that has completed Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia; Dasiglucagon dual-hormone artificial pancreas has completed Phase II clinical trials for automated diabetes management; Dasiglucagon that is in Phase III clinical trials for congenital hyperinsulinism and in Phase II clinical trials for post bariatric surgery hypoglycemia. The company is also developing glepaglutide, a long acting GLP-2 analog, which is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of short bowel syndrome. Zealand Pharma A/S has collaboration agreements with Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH; Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH; Alexion; and Beta Bionics, Inc. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
IPO Year: 2017
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: zealandpharma.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2024 | Buy | Berenberg | |
| 8/8/2023 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley | |
| 11/16/2022 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley | |
| 1/11/2022 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
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Berenberg initiated coverage of Zealand Pharma with a rating of Buy
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of Zealand Pharma with a rating of Equal-Weight
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Press release – No. 12 / 2026 Zealand Pharma to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2, 2026 - Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, announced that Chief Executive Officer, Adam Steensberg, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1:20pm EDT (7:20pm CEST). A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available at https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1764316&tp_key=1b9fe8174a&language=en-us, and accessible through the company's website at https://www.z
Company announcement No. 20 / 2026 Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (week 22, 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark, June 1, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today reports transactions related to its share buy-back program (the "Program") for week 22 (May 26-29, 2026). The Program is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation, "MAR") and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). Reference is made to company announcement no. 15 / 2026 dated May 7,
Company announcement – No. 19 / 2026 Transactions in Zealand Pharma shares and/or related securities by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and/or their closely associated persons Copenhagen, Denmark, May 29, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, has received information on transactions in Zealand Pharma's shares or related securities conducted by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and/or their closely associated persons and hereby publishes the information on such transactions. Please see the attached file(s). About Zealand Pharma Zeala
Press release – No. 11 / 2026 Zealand Pharma to participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference Copenhagen, Denmark, May 27, 2026 - Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, announced that Chief Financial Officer, Henriette Wennicke, and Chief Scientific Officer, Utpal Singh, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 12:45pm EDT (7:45pm CEST). A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available at https://event.summitcast.com/view/NgCqua4VVQjq9ibVWHVWca/guest_book?session_id=neMJD52ZimWD5Fa274J7iC, and accessib
Press release – No. 10 / 2026 Zealand Pharma to Present Data atthe American Diabetes Association's 2026 Scientific Sessions Late-breaking Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 data on petrelintide to be featured as ePoster Theater presentation and poster sessions Copenhagen, Denmark, May 27, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today announced that data from its obesity and metabolic health pipeline will be presented at the 2026 Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) taking place June 5–8, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. "The ADA's Scientific Session
Company announcement No. 18 / 2026 Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (week 21, 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today reports transactions related to its share buy-back program (the "Program") for week 21 (May 18-22, 2026). The Program is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation, "MAR") and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). Reference is made to company announcement no. 15 / 2026 dated May 7,
Company announcement – No. 17 / 2026 Resolutions from Zealand Pharma's Extraordinary General Meeting 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark, May 26, 2026 - Zealand Pharma A/S ("Zealand Pharma" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today held an Extraordinary General Meeting. At the Extraordinary General Meeting, all proposals presented to the Extraordinary General Meeting were approved. Resolutions considered at the Extraordinary General Meeting: Board elections The following new candidate was elected to the Board of Directors as recommended by Zealand Pharma's Nomination Committee: Camilla Sylvest No other changes
Company announcement No. 16 / 2026 Zealand Pharma - Transactions related to share buy-back program (weeks 19-20, 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark, May 14, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today reports transactions related to its share buy-back program (the "Program") for week 19 (May 7-8, 2026) and week 20 (May 11-13, 2026). The Program is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation, "MAR") and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). Reference is made to company announc
Company announcement No. 15 / 2026 Zealand Pharma - Execution framework for share buy-back program Copenhagen, Denmark, May 7, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today announced that it has decided to initiate a share buy-back program (the "Program") in accordance with company announcement no. 13 / 2026. This regulatory update summarizes the execution framework of the Program, to which the following terms apply: The Program will be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation, "MAR") and Commission Delegated Regulation
Company announcement – No. 14 / 2026 Zealand Pharma Announces Financial Results for the First Three Months of 2026 A defining start to 2026, marked by pivotal progress for leading obesity assets, petrelintide and survodutide, and strong momentum in driving the next wave of metabolic health innovation. Announced decision to advance petrelintide into Phase 3 trials in H2 2026 following positive topline results from the Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 trial, demonstrating double-digit weight loss with a placebo-like tolerability, supporting its potential to redefine the weight management experience for people living with obesity or overweight. Announced Boehringer Ingelheim's positive topline results fro
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Press release – No. 7 / 2026 Zealand Pharma Appoints Eric Rojas as Vice President and Head of Investor Relations Bringing significant experience from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Shire Copenhagen, Denmark and Boston, Massachusetts, April 14, 2026 - Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, today announced the appointment of Eric Rojas, Vice President, Investor Relations, effective April 15, 2026. Eric will report to Henriette Wennicke, Chief Financial Officer, and will be based in Massachusetts, U.S. Eric brings more than two decades of experience in investor relations and finance, having supported both US
Press release – No. 14 / 2025 Zealand Pharma appoints Rachel James-Owens as Vice President, Corporate Communications & Media Relations Copenhagen, Denmark, September 24, 2025 - Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, today announced the appointment of Rachel James-Owens as Vice President, Corporate Communications & Media Relations. Rachel brings over 20 years of global pharmaceutical experience across Pfizer and Novartis, spanning sales, commercial, and corporate and executive communications. Most recently, she served as Executive Director, Global Corporate Communications a
Press release – No. 9 / 2025 Zealand Pharma continues to strengthen strategic leadership of innovation in obesity and related conditions with appointment of Steven Johnson as Chief Development Officer Steven will lead the regulatory and development strategies that position Zealand Pharma at the forefront of innovation in the management of obesity and other related complications He joins CMO David Kendall and recently appointed CSO Utpal Singh to strengthen Zealand Pharma's R&D leadership and progress its differentiated clinical pipeline of potential best-in-class peptide therapeutics Copenhagen, Denmark, May 19, 2025 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnolog
Press release – No. 5 / 2025 Zealand Pharma appoints Utpal Singh as Chief Scientific Officer to drive next-generation peptide therapeutics discovery Utpal joins Zealand Pharma at a pivotal moment as it aims to become a leader in the management of obesity and related complications He will lead the discovery and clinical translation of peptide medicines, investing in new technologies including data and computational science Utpal to expand the global scientific team to drive Zealand Pharma's next wave of highly differentiated, innovative therapies, building on the Company's strong drug development heritage Copenhagen, Denmark, 23 April 2025 – Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL)
Company announcement – No. 40 / 2023 Zealand Pharma appoints Enrique Conterno and Elaine Sullivan as board observers Copenhagen, Denmark, November 30, 2023 – a Zealand Pharma A/S (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, announced the appointment of pharmaceutical industry veterans Enrique Conterno and Elaine Sullivan as observers to the company's board of directors. It is expected that Enrique Conterno and Elaine Sullivan will stand for election to Zealand Pharma's board of directors at the company's 2024 Annual General Meeting. "As board observes, Enrique and Elaine collectively bring decades
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT – NO. 36 / 2022 Copenhagen, DK and Boston, MA, August 24, 2022 – Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, today announced the appointment of Henriette Wennicke as Zealand's Chief Financial Officer starting November 1, 2022. Henriette Wennicke comes to Zealand with broad finance and business experience at large organizations, including in healthcare, where she has led financial planning and R&D portfolio management. She is currently the Vice President and Head of Investor Relations and Treasury at GN Store Nord, a global leader in inte
Press Release - No. 2/2022 Zealand Pharma Announces Appointment of David M. Kendall, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer David Kendall named Zealand Pharma CMOFollows Zealand Pharma's appointment of Adam Steensberg as CEO and decision to refocus strategyKendall has over 35 years of diabetes and metabolic disease experience including nearly two decades in the pharma industry Copenhagen, DK and Boston, MA, U.S. June 2, 2022 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078,) a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, today announced the appointment of David M. Kendall, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kendall most recently
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Company announcement – No. 14 / 2026 Zealand Pharma Announces Financial Results for the First Three Months of 2026 A defining start to 2026, marked by pivotal progress for leading obesity assets, petrelintide and survodutide, and strong momentum in driving the next wave of metabolic health innovation. Announced decision to advance petrelintide into Phase 3 trials in H2 2026 following positive topline results from the Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 trial, demonstrating double-digit weight loss with a placebo-like tolerability, supporting its potential to redefine the weight management experience for people living with obesity or overweight. Announced Boehringer Ingelheim's positive topline results fro
Press Release – No. 8 / 2026 Zealand Pharma conference call on May 7 at 2pm CET (8am ET) to present first quarter 2026 financial results Copenhagen, Denmark and Boston, Massachusetts, April 30, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, announced that it will host a conference call on May 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm CET (8:00 am ET) following the announcement of financial results for the first quarter / first three months of 2026. Participating in the call will be President and Chief Executive Officer, Adam Steensberg; Chief Financial Officer, Henriette Wennicke; and Chief Medical Officer, David Kendall. The pre
Company announcement – No. 4 / 2026 Zealand Pharma increases its share capital as a result of the exercise of employee warrants Copenhagen, Denmark, March 19, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20 04 50 78), a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, has by decision of the Board of Directors increased its share capital by a nominal amount of DKK 10,530 divided into 10,530 new shares with a nominal value of DKK 1 each. The capital increase is a consequence of the exercise of warrants granted under one of Zealand Pharma's employee warrant programs. Employee warrant programs are par
Company announcement – No. 3 / 2026 Zealand Pharma announces positive Phase 2 results for petrelintide, an amylin analog with potential to redefine the weight management experience for people living with overweight and obesity Petrelintide achieved up to 10.7% mean body weight reduction at week 42 (versus 1.7% with placebo) and demonstrated placebo-like tolerabilityAt the maximally effective dose, there were no cases of vomiting and no treatment discontinuations due to gastrointestinal adverse eventsThe data reinforce further development of petrelintide in chronic weight management as monotherapy and as a combination partnerZealand Pharma will host a conference call today at 8:30 PM CET /
Company announcement – No. 1 / 2026 Zealand Pharma Announces Financial Results for the Full Year 2025 2025 marked a quantum leap for Zealand Pharma, with a transformative partnership for petrelintide, strong clinical progress, and organizational readiness, setting the stage for catalyst-rich and defining 2026 Entered a historic and transformative collaboration and license agreement with Roche to unlock the full potential of petrelintide as a future foundational therapy for weight management, aiming to establish the leading amylin-based franchise Positioned for the most catalyst-rich year in the company's history, including Phase 2 petrelintide data from the ZUPREME program and Phase 3 su
Press Release – No. 3 / 2026 Zealand Pharma conference call on February 19 at 2pm CET (8am ET) to present full year 2025 financial results Copenhagen, Denmark, February 12, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, announced that it will host a conference call on February 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm CET (8:00 am ET) following the announcement of financial results for the full year of 2025. Participating in the call will be President and Chief Executive Officer, Adam Steensberg; Chief Financial Officer, Henriette Wennicke; and Chief Medical Officer, David Kendall. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A sess
Company announcement – No. 25 / 2025 Zealand Pharma increases its share capital as a result of the exercise of employee warrants Copenhagen, Denmark, December 11, 2025 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20 04 50 78),), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, has by decision of the Board of Directors increased its share capital by a nominal amount of DKK 150,317 divided into 150,317 new shares with a nominal value of DKK 1 each. The capital increase is a consequence of the exercise of warrants granted under two of Zealand Pharma's employee warrant programs. Employee warrant programs are part of Zealand Pharma's incentive scheme. Each
Company announcement – No. 23 / 2025 Zealand Pharma Announces Financial Results for the First Nine Months of 2025With petrelintide advancing at full speed and topline data rapidly approaching for both petrelintide and survodutide, upcoming Capital Markets Day will set the stage for a catalyst-rich 2026. Achieved key milestone in the petrelintide Phase 2 ZUPREME-1 trial in people with overweight and obesity, with the last participant completing the 28-week primary endpoint visit, paving the way for 42-week topline data in H1 2026.Approaching Phase 3 data in H1 2026 with survodutide, following last participant last visit in the 76-week SYNCHRONIZETM-1 trial in people with overweight and obes
Press Release – No. 15 / 2025 Zealand Pharma conference call on November 13 at 2pm CET (8am ET) to present third quarter 2025 financial results Copenhagen, Denmark, November 6, 2025 – Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, announced that it will host a conference call on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm CET (8:00 am ET) following the announcement of financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Participating in the call will be President and Chief Executive Officer, Adam Steensberg; Chief Financial Officer, Henriette Wennicke; and Chief Medical Officer, David K
Company announcement – No. 20 / 2025 Zealand Pharma increases its share capital as a result of the exercise of employee warrants Copenhagen, Denmark, September 11, 2025 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20 04 50 78), a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative peptide-based medicines, has by decision of the Board of Directors increased its share capital by a nominal amount of DKK 20,924 divided into 20,924 new shares with a nominal value of DKK 1 each. The capital increase is a consequence of the exercise of warrants granted under two of Zealand Pharma's employee warrant programs. Employee warrant programs ar
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