Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (AARD)

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) and certain officers and directors.   The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and docketed under 26-cv-04643, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Aardvark common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company’s initial public offering conducted on or about February 13, 2025 (the “IPO” or “Offering”); and/or (b) Aardvark securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).  Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD) (a) common stock pursuant to the Company's February 13, 2025 initial public offering ("IPO") and/or (b) securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Aardvark is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing small-molecule therapies designed to inhibit hunger and treat metabolic diseases such as Prader-Willi Syndrome (“PWS”), a neurodevelopmental disorder condition that presents hyperphagia, or a feeling of extreme, insatiable hunger.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action on behalf of purchasers of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD): (i) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with Aardvark’s February 13, 2025 initial public offering (“IPO”); and/or (ii) securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026. Aardvark describes itself as a “clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.”

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) and reminds investors of the October 13, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD) (a) common stock pursuant to the Company's February 13, 2025 initial public offering ("IPO") and/or (b) securities between February 13, 2025 and May 14, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Aardvark is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing small-molecule therapies designed to inhibit hunger and treat metabolic diseases such as Prader-Willi Syndrome (“PWS”), a neurodevelopmental disorder condition that presents hyperphagia, or a feeling of extreme, insatiable hunger.

Assessing unblinded Phase 3 HERO and OLE data for ARD-101 in PWS in the third quarter of 2026 to support an informed determination of next steps 

NEW YORK, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

NEW YORK, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

SAN DIEGO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark or the Company) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a full clinical hold on its investigational new drug application (IND) for ARD-101 related to the Company’s previously announced voluntary pause. The clinical hold applies to all ongoing clinical studies under the IND, including the Phase 3 HERO trial (AVK-101-301) evaluating ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and the Phase 3 open-label extension (OLE) trial (AVK-101-302). The Company remains in active discussions with the FDA to support resolution of the clinical hold and determine a path forward for the ARD-101 program.

ARD-101 and ARD-201 programs on voluntary pause; further guidance expected in Q2 2026

NEW YORK, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

Voluntary pause of the Phase 3 HERO and OLE trials evaluating ARD-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia in individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome, further guidance on the program expected in Q2 2026

NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AARD).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AARD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

LOS ANGELES, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) for violations of the securities laws.

NEW YORK, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) for violations of the securities laws.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced it is voluntarily pausing the Phase 3 Hunger Elimination or Reduction Objective (HERO) trial. The HERO trial is a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ARD-101 as a treatment for hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that (i) on February 9, 2026, five new employees were granted inducement awards consisting of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 147,213 shares of common stock and (ii) on February 11, 2026, one new employee was granted an inducement award consisting of a stock option to purchase 5,125 shares of common stock.  

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Derrick C. Li as Chief Business Officer, as well as the expansion of Nelson Sun’s role to include Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer. The appointments are effective as of February 9, 2026.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (Aardvark) (Nasdaq: AARD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, small-molecule therapeutics to activate innate homeostatic pathways for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that it has established Ardia Therapeutics, Inc. (Ardia), a new wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary. Ardia will support development of a new dermatology pipeline focused on lead asset, DIA-615, a potential topical treatment for a variety of inflammatory skin diseases, including psoriasis. Bryan Jones, Ph.D., has been named Chief Executive Officer of Ardia and has transitioned out of his current role at Aardvark as Chief Operating Officer to lead Ardia.

Protocol Expansion Broadens Phase 3 HERO Trial Eligibility Criteria to Include Children Ages 7+ in the United States

Multiple active sites and strong US enrollment continue to support Q3 2026 timing for topline data readout