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Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$28.87 +0.93 (+3.33%)
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Viking Therapeutics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
12

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Viking Therapeutics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VKTX.

Consensus Price Target

$87.15
201.88% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Viking Therapeutics, the average price target is $87.15. The highest price target for VKTX is $138.00, while the lowest price target for VKTX is $30.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 201.88% from the current price of $28.87.
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VKTX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$87.15$95.18$106.75$112.25
Forecasted Upside201.88% Upside294.13% Upside216.86% Upside41.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

VKTX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VKTX Price Targets by Month

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Viking Therapeutics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeViking TherapeuticsMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.82
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside215.67% Upside3,089.28% Upside20.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/29/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
3 of 5 stars
S. Seedhouse
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4/28/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
Joon Lee
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $75.00+193.69%
4/24/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Michael Ulz
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $102.00+299.76%
4/24/2025HC Wainwright
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Joseph Pantginis
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$102.00 ➝ $102.00+294.74%
4/8/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Richard Law
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$30.00+39.39%
2/13/2025Scotiabank
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George Farmer
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Initiated CoverageSector Outperform$102.00+247.89%
2/7/2025Maxim Group
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Naz Rahman
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $70.00+114.99%
2/7/2025B. Riley
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M. Mamtani
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$109.00 ➝ $96.00+193.19%
2/7/2025Citigroup
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David Lebowitz
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$38.00+20.79%
2/6/2025Raymond James
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Steven Seedhouse
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Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$122.00 ➝ $125.00+299.64%
2/6/2025Piper Sandler
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B. Amin
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$74.00 ➝ $71.00+111.94%
11/20/2024William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/25/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$138.00 ➝ $138.00+113.42%
9/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$80.00+46.39%
3/26/2024BTIG Research
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $125.00+47.58%
3/15/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$80.00+23.36%
3/7/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$110.00+20.64%
5/30/2023Roth Capital
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D. Dupuis
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Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Viking Therapeutics Stock? VKTX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Viking Therapeutics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Viking Therapeutics
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Viking Therapeutics, Inc.:

  • The company is advancing its lead drug candidate, VK2809, which is currently in Phase IIb clinical trials for treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), indicating strong potential for market approval and revenue generation.
  • Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is also developing VK5211, a selective androgen receptor modulator in Phase II trials for patients recovering from hip fracture surgery, which could address a significant unmet medical need.
  • The stock price of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is currently positioned attractively for potential growth, reflecting investor interest and market confidence in its clinical pipeline.
  • The company has a diverse pipeline with multiple candidates, including VK0612 for type 2 diabetes and VK2735, a dual agonist in early trials, which reduces risk by spreading investment across various therapeutic areas.
  • Insider ownership stands at 4.10%, suggesting that those with intimate knowledge of the company have a vested interest in its success, which can be a positive signal for investors.

Viking Therapeutics
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company is still in the clinical trial phase for its lead products, which means there is inherent risk associated with the uncertainty of trial outcomes and regulatory approvals.
  • Viking Therapeutics, Inc. operates in a highly competitive biopharmaceutical market, where many companies are also developing treatments for similar conditions, which could impact market share and profitability.
  • As a clinical-stage company, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. may require significant capital to fund ongoing research and development, which could lead to dilution of shares if additional funding is sought through equity offerings.
  • The timeline for drug development can be lengthy, and delays in clinical trials or regulatory processes could hinder the company's ability to bring products to market in a timely manner.
  • Market volatility and economic conditions can affect investor sentiment and stock performance, which may pose risks for those looking to invest in a company still in the development stage.

VKTX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Viking Therapeutics is $87.15, with a high forecast of $138.00 and a low forecast of $30.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viking Therapeutics in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VKTX shares.

According to analysts, Viking Therapeutics's stock has a predicted upside of 201.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Viking Therapeutics's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Viking Therapeutics has been rated by research analysts at B. Riley, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, HC Wainwright, Maxim Group, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Viking Therapeutics more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Viking Therapeutics is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VKTX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:VKTX) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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