Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)
NASDAQ: VKTX · Real-Time Price · USD
37.87
+3.06 (8.79%)
At close: Jun 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
37.82
-0.05 (-0.13%)
Pre-market: Jun 25, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT
Viking Therapeutics Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 20 analysts polled by S&P Global, Viking Therapeutics stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $92.58. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 144.47% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $34 (-10.22%) and the highest is $125 (+230.08%).
Price Target: $92.58 (+144.47%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Viking Therapeutics stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.C. Wainwright | H.C. Wainwright | Buy Reiterates $102 | Buy | Reiterates | $102 | +169.34% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $95 | Buy | Reiterates | $95 | +150.86% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Reiterates n/a | Buy | Reiterates | n/a | n/a | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Lake Street | Lake Street | Buy Initiates $89 | Buy | Initiates | $89 | +135.01% | May 28, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
n/a
Revenue Next Year
n/a
EPS This Year
-4.72
from -3.19
EPS Next Year
-4.57
from -4.72
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | n/a | ||
| Avg | n/a | ||
| Low | n/a |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| High | - | |
| Avg | - | |
| Low | - |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -3.81 | ||
| Avg | -4.72 | ||
| Low | -5.72 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | - | ||
| Low | - |