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- symbol VKTX
- Rev/Share 0.0
- Book/Share 7.0938
- PB 5.9333
- Debt/Equity 0.0011
- CurrentRatio 25.8604
- ROIC -0.2673
- MktCap 4732810050.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.3603
- PFCF -31.0277
- PE -27.5127
- Debt/Assets 0.0011
- DivYield 0
- ROE -0.1998
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 2
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 4
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | VKTX | Cantor Fitzgerald | -- | Overweight | -- | $104 | April 29, 2025 |
| Initiation | VKTX | Goldman | -- | Neutral | -- | $30 | April 8, 2025 |
| Initiation | VKTX | Scotiabank | -- | Sector Outperform | -- | $102 | Feb. 13, 2025 |
| Initiation | VKTX | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $38 | Feb. 7, 2025 |
| Initiation | VKTX | JP Morgan | -- | Overweight | -- | $80 | Sept. 11, 2024 |
News
The market reaction is overdone on Viking Therapeutics, says BTIG's Justin Zelin
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Justin Zelin, BTIG senior biotech analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss GLP-1's and the share decline for Viking Therapeutics and why he's still bullish the stock.
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Viking Therapeutics plummets on new obesity drug data. Here's a breakdown
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
CNBC's Angelica Peebles joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Viking Therapy shares plummeting on new obesity drug data.
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Viking Therapeutics Stock Plunges on Oral Weight-Loss Pill Study Results
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) shares cratered nearly 45% Tuesday when the biopharma firm reported study of its experimental weight-loss pill raised concerns about side effects.
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Viking Therapeutics shares plunge on weight loss trial tolerability concerns
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) shares tumbled 43% on Tuesday following the release of data from its Phase 2a Venture Oral weight loss trial showing strong efficacy but raised tolerability concerns. The study showed that participants taking VK-2735 achieved placebo-adjusted weight losses of approximately 7.5% at 60 mg, 10% at 90 mg, and 11% at 120 mg over 13 weeks.
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Viking Therapeutics: Wall Street Mistaken To Dump After Obesity Pill Study Success
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.'s VK2735 oral trial met efficacy and safety endpoints, but high discontinuation rates and modest weight loss disappointed Wall Street, triggering a steep sell-off. Despite being underwhelming compared to Novo and Lilly's oral GLP-1 drugs, VK2735 remains a top-three candidate in a massive, rapidly growing obesity market. Phase 3 injectable VK2735 data will be more decisive, and the market's expectations for weight loss drugs may need to be reset to more realistic levels.
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Viking Therapeutics Shares Nosedive Toward Worst Day Ever After Obesity Trial Data
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
The once-daily pill VK2735 had lower weight-loss results on average compared to Eli Lilly's orforglipron, which was tested over 72 weeks. The highest dose of Eli Lilly's once-daily treatment helped patients lose about 12.4% of their body weight in a late-stage trial, well below analyst expectations of 15%, according to FactSet.
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Viking Therapeutics shares fall more than 30% on disappointing obesity pill trial data
Published: August 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Viking Therapeutics fell more than 30% on Tuesday after the company released mid-stage trial data on its obesity pill that disappointed investors. While the weight loss caused by Viking's pill was roughly comparable to that of other oral drugs, the side effects and discontinuation rates appeared to rattle Wall Street.
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Like Eli Lilly, Viking Therapeutics' Oral Weight Loss Drug Disappoints, Stock Tanks
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
On Tuesday, Viking Therapeutics Inc. VKTX released the much-awaited data from its Phase 2 trial of VK2735 pill, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors.
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Viking Therapeutics' stock tumbles after results of oral weight-loss drug trial. It has company.
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Viking Therapeutics on Tuesday announced that a trial showed its oral weight-loss drug works — and like a larger rival, its stock price immediately suffered.
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Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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?
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VKTX Stock Down on Wider-Than-Expected Loss in Q2, Nil Sales
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Shares of Viking slide after Q2 loss widens to 58 cents per share on rising R&D and nil revenues, missing estimates by 14 cents.
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Viking Therapeutics Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With no revenue expected, VKTX's Q2 report is likely to have the spotlight on pipeline moves across its obesity drugs.
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Is It Worth Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Viking Therapeutics: What's Next After GLP-1 Hype Dies Down And Competition Intensifies
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Viking Therapeutics: What's Next After GLP-1 Hype Dies Down And Competition Intensifies
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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $28.19 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.7% move from the prior day.
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Viking: I'm Bullish On Oral/Injectable GLP-1 Obesity Data Catalysts
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
VK2735 shows strong early weight-loss data, positioning Viking as a potential third major player in the booming GLP-1 obesity drug market. Despite a sharp stock decline, Viking is well-funded, with $850M cash and large pivotal trials underway for both injectable and oral VK2735. Viking doesn't need to outperform Lilly or Novo; meeting FDA approval thresholds could secure blockbuster status in a massive, multi-drug market.
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Is Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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?
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VKTX Initiates Phase 3 Study on Obesity Candidate VK2735
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Viking begins phase III VANQUISH program for VK2735, targeting weight loss in obese adults with or without type II diabetes.
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What's Going On With Viking Therapeutics Stock On Wednesday?
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. VKTX on Wednesday initiated the VANQUISH Phase 3 clinical program for VK2735, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors.
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Brokers Suggest Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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?
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Altimmune Vs. Viking Therapeutics: Evaluating Pipeline Maturity, And Takeover Potential
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I rate Altimmune a 'Strong Buy' and Viking Therapeutics a 'Buy' for high-risk, long-term investors. ALT's Pemvidutide stands out for its lean mass protection, visceral fat reduction, and potential in multiple metabolic diseases, making it an attractive acquisition target. VKTX's VK2735 offers strong weight loss efficacy and dual formulation flexibility, but faces tough competition and lacks clear differentiation, despite financial stability.
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Is It Worth Investing in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Novo Nordisk vs. Viking Therapeutics: Which GLP-1 Stock Has More Upside?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With VKTX surging on clinical results and NVO investing to cement market share, investors face a high-stake GLP-1 showdown.
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Viking Therapeutics: Weight-Loss Story Remains Intact
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Viking Therapeutics remains a promising weight-loss drug biotech due to the enrollment of new promising trials. The weight-loss sector's momentum has faded some, but Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have still generated substantial value for shareholders. Viking Therapeutics has upcoming catalysts, including late-July Phase 2 oral data and Phase 3 injectable trial enrollment, potentially driving significant upside in the stock.
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Viking Therapeutics: A High Potential Biotech Play With Manageable Risks
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Viking targets massive, validated markets with GLP-1/GIP and THR-β agonists, offering injectable and oral alternatives with promising Phase 2/3 results. Positioned as a second-line, tolerable, patient-friendly treatment in an established space with significant addressable market size. Compared to some other binary bets in big pharma, Viking offers leaner operations, lower complexity, faster trial execution, and less execution risk.
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Why Viking Therapeutics Stock Surged Nearly 20% Higher in April
Published: May 06, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
One of the best catalysts for a stock's rise is the withdrawal of a rival. That was an important dynamic behind the double-digit-percentage rise of biotech Viking Therapeutics' (VKTX 0.32%) stock in April.
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Why Eli Lilly, Viking Therapeutics, and Novo Nordisk Stocks All Popped Friday
Published: May 02, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Positive jobs news and positive rumors out of China are lifting stock markets today, as the U.S. Labor Department reports adjusted nonfarm payrolls grew by 177,000 jobs in April, and CNBC reports that China may be "evaluating the possibility of starting trade negotiations" that could abbreviate a trade war with the U.S.
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1 Beaten-Down Stock to Buy and Hold for 10 Years
Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX 3.44%) was one of the hottest biotech stocks of 2024; its shares soared last year following excellent clinical progress. However, things have been very different in 2025, at least so far: Its stock is down by 35% year to date due to a combination of factors.
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Why Viking Therapeutics Stock Popped Again Today
Published: April 29, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Viking Therapeutics (VKTX 11.41%) jumped 12.5% through 11:40 a.m. ET on Tuesday on further support from Wall Street analysts.
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Why Viking Therapeutics Stock Popped Today
Published: April 28, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX 0.40%) stock inched 2.3% higher through 10:20 a.m. ET Monday, and for a most curious reason.
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About Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)
- IPO Date 2015-04-28
- Website https://www.vikingtherapeutics.com
- Industry Biotechnology
- CEO Brian Lian
- Employees 45