Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)

NASDAQ: VKTX · Real-Time Price · USD
38.55
-0.02 (-0.05%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
38.70
+0.15 (0.39%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
-0.05%
Market Cap4.36B
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Income (ttm)-237.39M
Shares Out 113.04M
EPS (ttm)-2.12
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume2,745,898
Open38.34
Previous Close38.57
Day's Range38.05 - 39.48
52-Week Range18.92 - 52.58
Beta0.64
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target87.07 (+125.86%)
Earnings DateOct 22, 2025

About VKTX

Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company’s lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. It develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II ... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Apr 29, 2015
Employees 36
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VKTX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for VKTX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $87.07, which is an increase of 125.86% from the latest price.

Price Target
$87.07
(125.86% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Prediction: This Undervalued Stock Could Compete With Novo Nordisk by 2029

Viking Therapeutics could enter the weight loss market by 2029. The company's leading candidate looks very promising.

8 days ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics to Participate at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference

SAN DIEGO , Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic an...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

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13 days ago - The Motley Fool

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The global weight loss drug market, perhaps ironically, is growing like gangbusters these days. Globally, it's set to expand from $15 billion in 2024 to $150 billion by 2035, according to Morgan Stanl...

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14 days ago - Benzinga

3 Mid-Cap Growth Stocks That Have Mammoth Long-Term Potential

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14 days ago - The Motley Fool

Missed Out on Eli Lilly? 2 Healthcare Stocks With Big Catalysts on the Horizon.

Eli Lilly has advanced in the triple-digits over three years, thanks to its weight loss drug portfolio. The following two biotech companies, due to the potential of their late-stage candidates, also c...

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16 days ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Presents at Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ( VKTX) Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 November 19, 2025 3:00 AM EST Company Participants Brian Lian - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Ji...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Viking Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 VANQUISH-1 Trial of VK2735

78-Week Study Evaluating Subcutaneous VK2735 in Adults with Obesity Enrollment Completed Ahead of Schedule and Above Target Size, Indicating Strong Interest in VK2735 SAN DIEGO , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNews...

16 days ago - PRNewsWire

5AM Venture Just Dumped Its Viking Stake—Smart Call or Missed Opportunity?

Exited entire position: down 189,593 shares, a net position change of $5.02 million No remaining shares held; post-trade stake is zero The position previously accounted for approximately 1.9% of the f...

17 days ago - The Motley Fool

2 No-Brainer Healthcare Stocks to Buy Now

Pfizer's acquisition of obesity drugmaker Metsera positions the pharmaceutical giant to compete in a market expected to reach $130 billion by 2030. Viking Therapeutics has both injectable and oral ver...

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17 days ago - The Motley Fool

2 Monster Stocks in the Making

Viking Therapeutics is developing innovative medicines in a fast-growing area. Axsome Therapeutics is generating strong sales, and solid regulatory progress could improve things.

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25 days ago - The Motley Fool

Is There a Future for Viking Therapeutics?

Viking has initiated an exciting new phase 1 study combining an oral and subcutaneous formulation of a weight loss drug. The phase 1 trial results are expected next year, with the Phase 3 (subcutaneou...

26 days ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics Highlights Clinical Data from VK2735 Obesity Program in Presentation at ObesityWeek® 2025

VENTURE Study Exploratory Analysis Shows VK2735 Improved Cardiometabolic Parameters After 13 Weeks; Reducing Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome SAN DIEGO , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeu...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Druckenmiller's Viking Trade Just Hit A Golden Cross — And A Sweet 36% Gain

Stanley Druckenmiller 's Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) bet is starting to look like a classic Druckenmiller move — quietly bold, impeccably timed, and now technically validated. The billionair...

4 weeks ago - Benzinga

Here's Why Shares in Viking Therapeutics Shot Higher in October

Takeover speculation is rife in the industry, particularly with companies with promising obesity drug pipelines. Management reassured investors that there could be substantial value in its lead drug c...

4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

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4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences

SAN DIEGO , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Prediction: The Next Eli Lilly Might Already Be Trading Under $50

Viking Therapeutics is developing a weight loss medicine in the same general class as Eli Lilly's tirzepatide. The mid-cap biotech is exploring options for a potential quadruple agonist therapy.

4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Viking Therapeutics Before Nov. 5?

Viking Therapeutics aims to enter one of today's biggest healthcare growth areas: the weight loss drug market. The company is evaluating an injectable candidate in phase 3 studies and an oral candidat...

4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

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5 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics to Highlight Clinical Data from VK2735 Obesity Program in Presentations at ObesityWeek® 2025

Poster Presentation on VENTURE Study Results Evaluating Impact of VK2735 on Prediabetes and Cardiometabolic Status Additional Poster Presentations Scheduled for American Heart Association Scientific S...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Here's Why This Obesity Drug Company's Share Price Soared Today

The company's lead drug candidate is in a phase 3 trial, and enrollment is progressing well. The drug is also being tested in oral formulation, and there's plenty of value in Viking's pipeline.

6 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Viking Therapeutics Q3 Earnings: What We Learned (And Why We Should Keep Faith)

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. remains a Buy as VK2735 is arguably the leading GLP-1 obesity drug candidate outside of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's pipelines. VKTX's pivotal VANQUISH Phase 3 injectable stu...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Viking Therapeutics: The Prime Target In The Obesity Gold Rush

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech focused on metabolic and endocrine therapies, highlighted by its promising VK2735 obesity drug. VKTX's pipeline includes late-stage GLP-1/GIP agon...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 4:30 PM EDT Company Participants Brian Lian - President, CEO & Director Gregory Zante - Chief Financial Officer Conferen...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha