Operational Costs Compared: SG&A Analysis of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. and CRISPR Therapeutics AG

Biotech Giants' SG&A Costs: A Decade of Divergence

__timestampCRISPR Therapeutics AGViking Therapeutics, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 201451140001244910
Thursday, January 1, 2015134030005029636
Friday, January 1, 2016310560004846776
Sunday, January 1, 2017358450005329003
Monday, January 1, 2018482940007121000
Tuesday, January 1, 2019634880009128000
Wednesday, January 1, 20208820800010731000
Friday, January 1, 202110280200010701000
Saturday, January 1, 202210246400016121000
Sunday, January 1, 20237616200037021000
Monday, January 1, 202472977000
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A Decade of SG&A Trends in Biotech: Viking vs. CRISPR

In the dynamic world of biotechnology, operational costs are a critical factor in determining a company's financial health. Over the past decade, from 2014 to 2023, the Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses of CRISPR Therapeutics AG and Viking Therapeutics, Inc. have shown intriguing trends. CRISPR Therapeutics AG, a leader in gene-editing technology, saw its SG&A expenses grow by over 1,400% from 2014 to 2021, peaking in 2021 before a slight decline in 2023. In contrast, Viking Therapeutics, Inc., known for its focus on metabolic and endocrine disorders, experienced a more modest increase of approximately 200% over the same period, with a notable spike in 2023. This divergence highlights the varying strategic approaches and market pressures faced by these companies. As the biotech landscape evolves, understanding these cost dynamics is essential for investors and industry stakeholders.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025