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Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX)

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16 Oct, 08:00 PM
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25. 17
-2.2
-8.038%
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3.48B Market Cap
- P/E Ratio
- Div Yield
7.57M Volume
-0.92 Eps
$ 27.37
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Day Range
24.94 27.34
Year Range
24.94 43.15
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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) reached $25.11 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -8.26% change compared to its last close.

Zacks | 12 hours ago
Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): Should You Buy?

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): Should You Buy?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Zacks | 2 days ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

The latest trading day saw Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) settling at $28.53, representing a +2.88% change from its previous close.

Zacks | 1 week ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) stood at $27.73, denoting a -2.84% move from the preceding trading day.

Zacks | 1 week ago
VKTX Advances Obesity Program With New Oral Maintenance Study

VKTX Advances Obesity Program With New Oral Maintenance Study

VK2735's oral maintenance study could expand Viking Therapeutics' obesity strategy by helping sustain weight loss with less frequent dosing.

Zacks | 1 week ago
VKTX Down 16% in a Month: Time to Invest or Exit the Stock?

VKTX Down 16% in a Month: Time to Invest or Exit the Stock?

Viking Therapeutics faces dilution and rising obesity competition, but VK2735's pipeline progress could offer catalysts and support a rebound.

Zacks | 1 week ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed the most recent trading day at $30.51, moving 6.41% from the previous trading session.

Zacks | 2 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics Adds Weight Loss Maintenance As Potential New Growth Driver

Viking Therapeutics Adds Weight Loss Maintenance As Potential New Growth Driver

Viking Therapeutics delivered strong VK2735 maintenance trial results in obesity, showing robust induced weight loss and promising tolerability with less frequent dosing in the maintenance phase. VKTX demonstrated competitive or superior efficacy to Eli Lilly's tirzepatide and retatrutide across comparable time points, with tolerability expected to improve in phase 3 with less aggressive titration. The $500 million equity and convertible note offering temporarily pressured shares but was a necessary step to support advancing VKTX's pipeline and future spending.

Seekingalpha | 2 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics: 'Strong Buy' On Injectable VK2735 Maintenance Data And Treatment Optionality

Viking Therapeutics: 'Strong Buy' On Injectable VK2735 Maintenance Data And Treatment Optionality

Viking Therapeutics maintains a 'Strong Buy' rating, driven by positive phase 2 and maintenance data for its dual GLP-1/GIP agonist VK2735 in obesity. VKTX is advancing both injectable [SC] and oral VK2735, with phase 3 SC studies ongoing and phase 3 oral studies expected to initiate in Q4 2026. SC VK2735 demonstrated robust maintenance of weight loss—97% with every-other-week and 90% with monthly dosing—highlighting differentiation potential versus competitors.

Seekingalpha | 3 weeks ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

The latest trading day saw Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) settling at $29.52, representing a -1.44% change from its previous close.

Zacks | 1 month ago
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Seekingalpha | 1 month ago
Is It Worth Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

Is It Worth Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Zacks | 1 month ago
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