Cytokinetics appoints James Daly to board of directors

Published 20/08/2025, 12:44
Cytokinetics appoints James Daly to board of directors

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - Cytokinetics, Incorporated (NASDAQ:CYTK) announced Wednesday the appointment of James M. Daly to its Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2025. The company, currently valued at $4.5 billion, has demonstrated remarkable revenue growth despite operating challenges. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.76x, indicating strong short-term financial stability.

Daly brings over 30 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership experience with expertise in commercialization. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Incyte Corporation, where he led the launch of Jakafi and developed the company’s global commercial capabilities.

Prior to Incyte, Daly spent 10 years at Amgen in multiple senior leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of North America Commercial Operations. During his tenure, he oversaw the launch of several medicines including Neulasta, Xgeva, Nplate, and Vectibix. His career began at GlaxoSmithKline, where he worked for 16 years in positions of increasing seniority.

Daly holds a B.S. in Pharmacy and an M.B.A. from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. He currently serves on the boards of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, argenx SE, and Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

"Jim has longstanding expertise leading commercial launches of innovative therapies, coupled with extensive Board experience guiding later-stage, global biopharma companies," said Robert I. Blum, Cytokinetics’ President and Chief Executive Officer, in a press release statement.

Cytokinetics is a cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on muscle biology and developing treatments for diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. The company is preparing for potential regulatory approvals of aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, following positive Phase 3 clinical trial results. Trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, the company has caught analysts’ attention, with price targets ranging from $41 to $120 per share. While currently unprofitable, analysts anticipate significant sales growth in the current year. For deeper insights into Cytokinetics’ financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.

In other recent news, Cytokinetics Inc. reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing a substantial revenue beat alongside a narrower-than-expected loss per share. The company announced a net loss of $134.4 million, or $1.12 per share, which was better than the analyst expectations of a $1.42 loss per share. Revenue for the quarter surged to $66.76 million, significantly outpacing the forecast of $2.01 million. These financial results underscore a notable performance for Cytokinetics, reflecting strong execution. Despite the loss, the revenue figures indicate robust growth compared to expectations. Analysts have taken note of these developments, with firms like Cytokinetics being closely watched for future performance. The recent earnings announcement has captured investor attention, leading to increased interest in the company’s prospects. These developments highlight the company’s current financial trajectory and market positioning.

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