NASDAQ:VKTX Viking Therapeutics - VKTX Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Viking Therapeutics, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $9.58 +0.20 (+2.13%) (As of 03/22/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.23▼$9.8550-Day Range$8.40▼$11.8352-Week Range$2.02▼$11.98Volume3.61 million shsAverage Volume2.14 million shsMarket Capitalization$751.26 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$17.50 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Viking Therapeutics MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside82.7% Upside$17.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.14% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.88Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.49Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom ($0.96) to ($1.06) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.02 out of 5 starsMedical Sector594th out of 983 stocksPharmaceutical Preparations Industry288th out of 478 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingViking Therapeutics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $17.50, Viking Therapeutics has a forecasted upside of 82.7% from its current price of $9.58.Amount of Analyst CoverageViking Therapeutics has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.14% of the float of Viking Therapeutics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverViking Therapeutics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viking Therapeutics has recently increased by 4.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldViking Therapeutics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthViking Therapeutics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreViking Therapeutics has received a 74.24% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Creating knowledge" impact, which is false driven by its "Clinical research services for physical health" and "Preclinical research services for physical health" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Viking Therapeutics is -0.88. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentViking Therapeutics has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Viking Therapeutics this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 29 people have searched for VKTX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows10 people have added Viking Therapeutics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 43% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Viking Therapeutics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Viking Therapeutics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 34.71% of the stock of Viking Therapeutics is held by institutions. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Viking Therapeutics are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.96) to ($1.06) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Viking Therapeutics is -10.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Viking Therapeutics is -10.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioViking Therapeutics has a P/B Ratio of 5.07. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) StockViking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.Read More Receive VKTX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Viking Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VKTX Stock News HeadlinesMarch 21, 2023 | za.investing.comViking Therapeutics sell-off is unwarranted, attractive opportunity to add - TruistMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comMarch 22, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)27 U.S. Cities Where Stocks Yield 26% a YearWhat’s the highest-yielding stock you’ve ever owned? The dividends for these stocks have risen so fast over the years that they’re now yielding us an average of 26%! When you start getting paid 26% on your money, your financial problems tend to pretty much evaporate. March 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comViking Therapeutics: Some Caution WarrantedMarch 18, 2023 | nasdaq.comStifel Initiates Coverage of Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) with Buy RecommendationMarch 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com4 Analysts Have This to Say About Viking TherapeuticsMarch 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Stifel NicolausMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe're Not Very Worried About Viking Therapeutics' (NASDAQ:VKTX) Cash Burn RateMarch 22, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)27 U.S. Cities Where Stocks Yield 26% a YearWhat’s the highest-yielding stock you’ve ever owned? The dividends for these stocks have risen so fast over the years that they’re now yielding us an average of 26%! When you start getting paid 26% on your money, your financial problems tend to pretty much evaporate. February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com2 Surging Healthcare Stocks That Are Still Worth BuyingFebruary 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deViking Therapeutics, Inc.: Viking Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 Financial Results and Provides Corporate UpdateFebruary 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViking Therapeutics to Present at SVB Securities Global Biopharma ConferenceFebruary 7, 2023 | benzinga.comViking Therapeutics's Earnings: A PreviewFebruary 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Agenus (AGEN) and Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)February 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViking Therapeutics to Report Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 on February 8, 2023January 16, 2023 | reuters.comVKTX.OQ - | Stock Price & Latest News | ReutersJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIndividual investors account for 50% of Viking Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VKTX) ownership, while institutions account for 32%January 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViking Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 2b VOYAGE Study of VK2809 in Patients with Biopsy-Confirmed Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)January 3, 2023 | msn.comAnalyzing Viking Therapeutics's Short InterestJanuary 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.comViking Therapeutics: Booking Profits Following NASH Sympathy MoveDecember 23, 2022 | benzinga.comHere's How Much $100 Invested In Viking Therapeutics 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayDecember 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVKTX Viking Therapeutics, Inc.November 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comA Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) insider increased their holdings by 68% last yearOctober 31, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comSVB Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)October 26, 2022 | seekingalpha.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 26, 2022 | msn.comRecap: Viking Therapeutics Q3 EarningsOctober 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comViking Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Corporate UpdateSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive VKTX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Viking Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VKTX Company Calendar Last Earnings2/08/2023Today3/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/26/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:VKTX CUSIPN/A CIK1607678 Webwww.vikingtherapeutics.com Phone(858) 704-4660FaxN/AEmployees17Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$17.50 High Stock Price Forecast$22.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$12.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+82.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.91) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-68,870,000.00 Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-42.77% Return on Assets-38.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio7.61 Quick Ratio7.61 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.89 per share Price / Book5.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares78,420,000Free Float74,106,000Market Cap$751.26 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.77 Key ExecutivesBrian LianPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMarianne ManciniChief Operating OfficerGregory S. ZanteChief Financial OfficerMichael MorneauVice President-Finance & AdministrationKey CompetitorsArdelyxNASDAQ:ARDXIGM BiosciencesNASDAQ:IGMSCollegium PharmaceuticalNASDAQ:COLLPharming GroupNASDAQ:PHARKura OncologyNASDAQ:KURAView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipChartwell Investment Partners LLCBought 87,842 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.112%Boothbay Fund Management LLCBought 2,981 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.068%Jane Street Group LLCBought 37,600 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Belvedere Trading LLCBought 11,300 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLCBought 10,000 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.013%View All Institutional Transactions VKTX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Viking Therapeutics stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viking Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VKTX shares. View VKTX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Viking Therapeutics' stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Viking Therapeutics' stock. Their VKTX share price forecasts range from $12.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 82.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VKTX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VKTX shares performed in 2023? Viking Therapeutics' stock was trading at $9.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VKTX stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $9.58. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Viking Therapeutics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 26th 2023. View our VKTX earnings forecast. How were Viking Therapeutics' earnings last quarter? Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 8th. The biotechnology company reported ($0.26) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.23) by $0.03. What ETFs hold Viking Therapeutics' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) stock in their portfolio include Invesco DWA SmallCap Momentum ETF (DWAS), ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO).iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and What other stocks do shareholders of Viking Therapeutics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Viking Therapeutics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP), Micron Technology (MU), SCYNEXIS (SCYX), Amarin (AMRN), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Verastem (VSTM), Energy Transfer (ET) and Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO). When did Viking Therapeutics IPO? (VKTX) raised $20 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, April 29th 2015. The company issued 2,500,000 shares at $7.00-$9.00 per share. Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. served as the underwriter for the IPO and Feltl and Company was co-manager. What is Viking Therapeutics' stock symbol? Viking Therapeutics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VKTX." Who are Viking Therapeutics' major shareholders? Viking Therapeutics' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boxer Capital LLC (1.96%), Two Sigma Investments LP (1.65%), Point72 Asset Management L.P. (1.44%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.24%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.11%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.85%). Insiders that own company stock include Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc and Matthew W Foehr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Viking Therapeutics? Shares of VKTX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Viking Therapeutics' stock price today? One share of VKTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.58. How much money does Viking Therapeutics make? Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) has a market capitalization of $751.26 million. The biotechnology company earns $-68,870,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.91) on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Viking Therapeutics? Viking Therapeutics' mailing address is 12340 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 250, SAN DIEGO CA, 92130. The official website for the company is www.vikingtherapeutics.com. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at (858) 704-4660 or via email at sdiaz@vidasp.com. This page (NASDAQ:VKTX) was last updated on 3/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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