VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NASDAQ:VKTX - Nasdaq - US92686J1060 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
VKTX Quote, Performance and Key Statistics
34.07
+2.44 (+7.71%)
The current stock price of VKTX is 34.07 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -2.49%. In the past year, price decreased by -8.95%.
VKTX Competitors/Peers
Symbol | Name | TA | FA | PE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | 19.97 | 357.10B | ||
| AMGN | AMGEN INC | 15.29 | 162.72B | ||
| GILD | GILEAD SCIENCES INC | 23.85 | 137.00B | ||
| VRTX | VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1669.79 | 124.40B | ||
| REGN | REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | 15.34 | 76.56B | ||
| ARGX | ARGENX SE - ADR | N/A | 39.16B | ||
| ALNY | ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC | N/A | 32.32B | ||
| BNTX | BIONTECH SE-ADR | N/A | 28.77B | ||
| ONC | BEIGENE LTD-ADR | N/A | 27.25B | ||
| NTRA | NATERA INC | N/A | 21.43B | ||
| BIIB | BIOGEN INC | 8.54 | 20.49B | ||
| SMMT | SUMMIT THERAPEUTICS INC | N/A | 16.31B |
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About VKTX
Company Profile
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 33 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-04-29. The firm's clinical programs include VK2809, an orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is being evaluated in a Phase II b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. The firm is developing VK0214, which is also an orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of TRb for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a rare X-linked, inherited neurological disorder characterized by a breakdown in the protective barriers surrounding brain and nerve cells. The company is also developing VK2735, a dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the treatment of various metabolic disorders.
Company Info
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, Suite 350
San Diego CALIFORNIA 92130 US
CEO: Brian Lian
Employees: 29
Company Website: https://vikingtherapeutics.com/
Investor Relations: http://ir.vikingtherapeutics.com/
Phone: 18587044660
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC / VKTX FAQ
What is the stock price of VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC today?
The current stock price of VKTX is 34.07 USD. The price increased by 7.71% in the last trading session.
What is the ticker symbol for VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC stock?
The exchange symbol of VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC is VKTX and it is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
On which exchange is VKTX stock listed?
VKTX stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC stock?
21 analysts have analysed VKTX and the average price target is 103.77 USD. This implies a price increase of 204.57% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 34.07. Check the VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.
What is VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC worth?
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) has a market capitalization of 3.80B USD. This makes VKTX a Mid Cap stock.
How many employees does VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC have?
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) currently has 29 employees.
What are the support and resistance levels for VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) stock?
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) has a support level at 30.92 and a resistance level at 34.08. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of VKTX support and resistance levels.
Should I buy VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) stock?
There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:
- The Technical Analysis (TA) tab contains a technical analysis of VKTX, looking at technical quality and support and resistance levels
- The Fundamental Analysis (FA) tab contains a fundamental analysis of VKTX, evaluating the profitability, health, valuation and growth aspects
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Price Target Forecast and Analysts Ratings to understand what professional analysts say.
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Sales and EPS estimates to see what analysts future expectations are.
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Income, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements to dive into the historical financials.
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Insider and Institutional Ownership to learn about the owners and their transactions.
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Stock Chart to make your own analysis
- VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) Latest news and press-releases to stay up to date.
Does VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) stock pay dividends?
VKTX does not pay a dividend.
When does VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) report earnings?
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) will report earnings on 2025-04-22, after the market close.
What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX)?
VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) does not have a PE ratio as the earnings reported over the last twelve months were negative (-1).
What is the Short Interest ratio of VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) stock?
The outstanding short interest for VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC (VKTX) is 22.42% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the VKTX short interest.
VKTX Technical Analysis
VKTX Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VKTX. VKTX has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good.
VKTX Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months VKTX reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of -1. The EPS decreased by -8.7% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| ROA | -10.57% | ||
| ROE | -10.88% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0 |
VKTX Ownership and Analysts
ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 88% to VKTX. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 21 analysts.