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VKTX
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
28.51
1 x 26.93
1 x 29.93
bid
ask
+
0.78
2.81%
1 @ 07:59 PM
28.60 +0.09 (0.32%)
Ytd-18.96%
1y-18.50%
27.57
day range
28.86
26.29
52 week range
42.13
Open27.85Prev Close27.73Low27.57High28.86Mkt Cap3.63B
Vol4.05MAvg Vol4.13MEPS-4.67P/EN/AForward P/E-6.48
Beta0.65Short Ratio12.33Inst. Own60.60%DividendN/ADiv YieldN/A
Ex Div DateN/AEarning10-2850-d Avg32.89200-d Avg33.041yr Est94.71

VKTX News

Viking Therapeutics' Oral Obesity Drug Advances to Phase 3 Testing. Is Now the Time to Buy This Biotech Stock?
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Viking Therapeutics' Oral Obesity Drug Advances to Phase 3 Testing. Is Now the Time to Buy This Biot

Viking's weight loss pill program has a couple of issues, including the fierce competitors who have

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

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

VKTX Advances Obesity Program With New Oral Maintenance Study
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VKTX Advances Obesity Program With New Oral Maintenance Study

VK2735's oral maintenance study could expand Viking Therapeutics' obesity strategy by helping sustai

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Viking Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $85

Truist Securities analyst Joon Lee maintains Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) with a Buy and low

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

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Viking Therapeutics Begins Exploratory Oral Maintenance Dosing Study Of VK2735, Its Dual Agonist Of

VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of

Viking Therapeutics Announces Initiation of VK2735 Oral Maintenance Dosing Clinical Trial in Patients with Obesity
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Viking Therapeutics Announces Initiation of VK2735 Oral Maintenance Dosing Clinical Trial in Patient

Study to Explore Oral Maintenance Dosing Regimens Following Initial Weight Loss with Subcutaneous VK

Here Are My Top 4 Stocks to Buy in October
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Here Are My Top 4 Stocks to Buy in October

Get 'em while they're still on sale. Catalysts are on the horizon.

LLY Highlights New Efficacy Data From Foundayo and EloraTZP Studies
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LLY Highlights New Efficacy Data From Foundayo and EloraTZP Studies

Eli Lilly's new data show Foundayo's cardiovascular safety and metabolic benefits, while EloraTZP de

Should You Buy Viking Therapeutics Stock While It Trades Below Its $35 Offering Price?
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Should You Buy Viking Therapeutics Stock While It Trades Below Its $35 Offering Price?

Viking Therapeutics raised $575 million in a supplementary public offering after positive trial resu

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

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

Novo Is Open to Acquisitions. Here Are 2 Companies That Would Be Great Candidates to Buy
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Novo Is Open to Acquisitions. Here Are 2 Companies That Would Be Great Candidates to Buy

Could this be what Novo needs to turn things around?

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) concluded the recent trading session at $32.74, signifying a +2.92%

Viking Therapeutics Stock Soars 36% on Weight-Loss Drug Data. Why It's Not Too Late to Buy the Stock.
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Viking Therapeutics Stock Soars 36% on Weight-Loss Drug Data. Why It's Not Too Late to Buy the Stock

Viking Therapeutics' leading candidate recently performed well in a maintenance clinical trial. The

Eli Lilly Stock Barely Moved Following Viking Therapeutics' Impressive Clinical Results. Here's Why.
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Eli Lilly Stock Barely Moved Following Viking Therapeutics' Impressive Clinical Results. Here's Why.

Viking Therapeutics' recent clinical trial results for its leading weight loss candidate were excell

10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session
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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

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3 Non-AI Growth Stocks That Have Massive Upside
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3 Non-AI Growth Stocks That Have Massive Upside

Investors looking for some compelling growth opportunities outside of tech may want to consider thes

Viking Therapeutics Announces Closing of Concurrent Upsized Offerings of Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters' Options to Purchase Additional Shares of Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes
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Viking Therapeutics Announces Closing of Concurrent Upsized Offerings of Common Stock and Convertibl

Gross Proceeds to Viking Approximately $575 Million SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking

Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
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Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm

Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law FirmPR NewswireNEW YORK,

Viking Therapeutics Adds Weight Loss Maintenance As Potential New Growth Driver
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Viking Therapeutics Adds Weight Loss Maintenance As Potential New Growth Driver

Viking Therapeutics delivered strong VK2735 maintenance trial results in obesity, showing robust ind

Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm
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Kuehn Law Encourages Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. to Contact Law Firm

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is inve

Wall Street Analysts Think Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
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Wall Street Analysts Think Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Is a Good Investment: Is It?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or H

Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s
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Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s

Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a lo

S&P 500 Erases Losses as US, Iran Reportedly Discuss Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today
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S&P 500 Erases Losses as US, Iran Reportedly Discuss Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today

Stocks pared a sharp morning selloff after sources said US and Iranian negotiators are discussing a

Crude Oil Rises Over 4%; Darden Earnings Miss Views
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Crude Oil Rises Over 4%; Darden Earnings Miss Views

U.S. stocks fell Thursday: Dow -0.7%, S&P 500 -0.46%, Nasdaq -0.7%. Oil jumped 4.4%; Darden miss

Why Is Viking Therapeutics Stock Trading Down Thursday?
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Why Is Viking Therapeutics Stock Trading Down Thursday?

A Viking Therapeutics announcement about an equity and debt offering fuels a reaction in the market.

12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

Gainers Profusa (NASDAQ:PFSA) stock increased by 112.5% to $4.36 during Thursday's pre-market s

Stitch Fix Posts Mixed Q4 Results, Joins Viking Therapeutics And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday’s Pre-Market Session
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Stitch Fix Posts Mixed Q4 Results, Joins Viking Therapeutics And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Th

U.S. futures fell as Stitch Fix plunged 18% on weak FY27 guidance; MGM, Viking Therapeutics and othe

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Viking Therapeutics Prices Concurrent Public Offerings Of 7,857,143 Shares At $35/Shr And $225M Aggr

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the d

Why GlucoTrack Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 118%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket
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Why GlucoTrack Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 118%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

GlucoTrack surged 117.7% premarket after Lokahi Therapeutics signed its first external partnership;

Viking Therapeutics Stock Drops In After Hours on Proposed Public Offerings
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Viking Therapeutics Stock Drops In After Hours on Proposed Public Offerings

Viking Therapeutics shares are moving lower in extended trading Wednesday after the company announce

12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Wednesday's After-Market Session
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Wednesday's After-Market Session

Gainers GlucoTrack (NASDAQ:GCTK) stock moved upwards by 90.6% to $3.87 during Wednesday's after

QUICK SPARK: Viking Therapeutics Stock Gains 40% in 2 Days
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QUICK SPARK: Viking Therapeutics Stock Gains 40% in 2 Days

Viking Therapeutics stock jumps 40% after VK2735 shows sustained weight loss with less frequent dosi

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Viking Therapeutics Announces $200M Common Stock And $200M Convertible Senior Notes Due 2032; Procee

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the d

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Viking Therapeutics, Raises Price Target to $87

Truist Securities analyst Joon Lee maintains Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) with a Buy and rai

Jaguar Health, IONQ, Viking Therapeutics, Xanadu Quantum and Grab Holdings: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today
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Jaguar Health, IONQ, Viking Therapeutics, Xanadu Quantum and Grab Holdings: Why These 5 Stocks Are o

JAGX, IONQ, VKTX, XNDU, GRAB were among the stocks seen trending on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.

Crude Oil Down Over 1%; Thor Industries Shares Gain After Q4 Results
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Crude Oil Down Over 1%; Thor Industries Shares Gain After Q4 Results

U.S. stocks were mixed: Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose while the Dow fell; communication services gaine

Nasdaq 100 Flirts with Records, Oil Sinks for Fifth Day: Stock Market Today
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Nasdaq 100 Flirts with Records, Oil Sinks for Fifth Day: Stock Market Today

Nasdaq 100 printed an intraday record on AI enthusiasm while financials slid nearly 2% and crude fel

12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session

Gainers Jaguar Health (NASDAQ:JAGX) stock increased by 304.5% to $10.8 during Tuesday's regular

On Holding, Viking Therapeutics, Shopify And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday
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On Holding, Viking Therapeutics, Shopify And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

U.S. stocks rose, led by On Holding's 13% surge after strong guidance and a $1B buyback; Viking

Weight Loss Drug: Viking Therapeutics Says Lead Obesity Drug Shows Weight Retention with Less Frequent Dosing
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Weight Loss Drug: Viking Therapeutics Says Lead Obesity Drug Shows Weight Retention with Less Freque

Viking Therapeutics reports positive VK2735 study results showing effective weight maintenance with

12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

Gainers Decoy Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DCOY) shares rose 84.0% to $4.71 during Tuesday's pre-market

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Market-Moving News for September 22nd

VICR: 13% | Vicor shares are trading higher after the company raised its Q3 revenue guidance. VKTX:

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Viking Therapeutics Announces Top-line Results From Maintenance Study Of VK2735, A Dual Agonist Of G

Results Demonstrate Viability of Monthly and Every Other Week Dosing Regimens for Maintaining Weight

10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session
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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

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What's Going On With the Dip in Viking Therapeutics Stock?
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What's Going On With the Dip in Viking Therapeutics Stock?

Viking Therapeutics shares are dropping Tuesday amid a risk-off trade, though its longer-term uptren

MongoDB, Credo Technology Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday’s Pre-Market Session
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MongoDB, Credo Technology Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday’s Pre-Market Session

US stock futures lower, MongoDB shares down 13.4% in pre-market trading after earnings beat estimate

10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session
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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities w

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JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Viking Therapeutics, Lowers Price Target to $65

JP Morgan analyst Hardik Parikh maintains Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) with a Overweight and