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VKTX
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
May 13, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$27.72
Change
-$0.58 (-2.05%)
Capitalization
3.11B

VKTX Viking Therapeutics Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Viking Therapeutics Inc is a healthcare service provider... Show more

Industry: #Biotechnology
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a Summary for VKTX with price predictions
May 12, 2025

Momentum Indicator for VKTX turns positive, indicating new upward trend

VKTX saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on April 21, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 88 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for VKTX just turned positive on April 15, 2025. Looking at past instances where VKTX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

VKTX moved above its 50-day moving average on April 29, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for VKTX crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on May 05, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VKTX advanced for three days, in of 276 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 180 cases where VKTX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 54 cases where VKTX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VKTX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

VKTX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on April 29, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.678) is normal, around the industry mean (14.767). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (65.482). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.018). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (254.233).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. VKTX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. VKTX’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

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published Earnings

VKTX is expected to report earnings to rise 10.17% to -45 cents per share on July 23

Viking Therapeutics VKTX Stock Earnings Reports
Q2'25
Est.
$-0.45
Q1'25
Missed
by $0.08
Q4'24
Missed
by $0.04
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.02
Q2'24
Beat
by $0.06
The last earnings report on April 23 showed earnings per share of -40 cents, missing the estimate of -33 cents. With 2.75M shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 3.11B.
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published General Information

General Information

a company that engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders

Industry Biotechnology

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Biotechnology
Address
9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard
Phone
+1 858 704-4660
Employees
27
Web
https://www.vikingtherapeutics.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, VKTX has been loosely correlated with KRYS. These tickers have moved in lockstep 46% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if VKTX jumps, then KRYS could also see price increases.

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Correlation
To VKTX
1D Price
Change %
VKTX100%
+2.72%
KRYS - VKTX
46%
Loosely correlated
+5.48%
ALT - VKTX
45%
Loosely correlated
+7.51%
CRNX - VKTX
45%
Loosely correlated
+8.60%
ROIV - VKTX
45%
Loosely correlated
+3.29%
MREO - VKTX
44%
Loosely correlated
+3.73%
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