Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (VKTX)

28.44
+2.15 (8.18%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Feb 7th, 12:54 PM EST
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Previous Close26.29
Open27.51
Bid28.28
Ask28.50
Day's Range26.89 - 28.47
52 Week Range18.92 - 43.15
Volume3,694,748
Market Cap2.83B
PE Ratio (TTM)-13.42
EPS (TTM)-2.1
Dividend & YieldN/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume3,330,102

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About Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - Common Stock (VKTX)

Viking Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is engaged in advancing a portfolio of drug candidates aimed at addressing diseases with significant unmet medical needs, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and obesity. Viking’s approach leverages proprietary drug development technologies to design and optimize novel therapeutic compounds, with an emphasis on safety and efficacy. Through its research and clinical trials, the company aims to bring transformative treatments to market that can improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. Read More

News & Press Releases

3 Things Investors Need to Know About the Healthcare Sector in 2026fool.com
The most recent gold rush in weight loss drugs isn't done just yet.
Via The Motley Fool · February 7, 2026
Eli Lilly Projects Record $80B-$83B Revenue for 2026 as Metabolic Franchise Decouples from Competition
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has officially entered the "trillion-dollar club" with a roar, issuing a blockbuster financial guidance for 2026 that projects revenue between $80 billion and $83 billion. The announcement, made during the company’s early February earnings call, marks a historic turning point in the pharmaceutical
Via MarketMinute · February 6, 2026
The Great GLP-1 Divergence: Eli Lilly Surges Toward Trillion-Dollar Dominance as Novo Nordisk Falters on U.S. Price Cuts
In a dramatic week for the pharmaceutical sector, a stark rift has opened between the two undisputed titans of the weight-loss drug market. On February 4, 2026, Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) reported a staggering 45% surge in full-year 2025 revenue, propelled by the insatiable global demand for its blockbuster treatments,
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
VKTX Shares Garner Retail Attention Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Reportstocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · February 3, 2026
VKTX, TERN, GPCR Shares Rally As Novo Nordisk Sounds Willingness Towards Portfolio-Expansion Dealsstocktwits.com
Via Stocktwits · January 14, 2026
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $30 Right Nowfool.com
This pre-revenue biopharmaceutical stock is a home run swing worth taking.
Via The Motley Fool · February 3, 2026
2 Biotech Stocks Set to Rebound in 2026fool.com
They could perhaps see sustained runs beyond this year.
Via The Motley Fool · January 27, 2026
Eli Lilly or Viking Therapeutics: Which Stock Is More Likely to be a Millionaire-Maker?fool.com
Both companies may succeed in this industry.
Via The Motley Fool · January 26, 2026
3 Growth Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Nowfool.com
It comes as no surprise that all three of them are capitalizing on relatively new, but game-changing, developments.
Via The Motley Fool · January 24, 2026
The Best Stocks to Invest $40 in to Start the New Year Off Rightfool.com
Both could reward patient investors down the line.
Via The Motley Fool · January 24, 2026
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) 2026 Deep Dive: Challenging the Obesity Duopoly
Date: January 23, 2026 Introduction In the high-stakes arena of metabolic medicine, few companies have generated as much speculative fervor and clinical awe as Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX). As of early 2026, the San Diego-based biotech has transitioned from a promising "dark horse" into a formidable contender challenging the global duopoly of Eli Lilly (NYSE: [...]
Via Finterra · January 23, 2026
Eli Lilly Soared by 39% in 2025, but Here's Another Healthcare Stock to Buy in 2026fool.com
This biotech has candidates in late-stage clinical development.
Via The Motley Fool · January 23, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Heavyweight: Eli Lilly Surge Signals Unrivaled Dominance in the GLP-1 Era
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has once again demonstrated its resilience and market-leading strength, logging a significant 5.2% gain over the last five trading days as of January 22, 2026. This recent rally underscores the company's status as the undisputed titan of the large-cap healthcare sector, a position bolstered by
Via MarketMinute · January 22, 2026
2 Bargain Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $100 Right Nowfool.com
These stocks have struggled over the past year but may possess plenty of upside in the future.
Via The Motley Fool · January 21, 2026
1 Stock That Could Soar by 175%, According to Wall Streetfool.com
Can it become the next biotech leader?
Via The Motley Fool · January 21, 2026
What Happened to Viking Therapeutics in 2025, And Is it a Buy for 2026?fool.com
Despite a challenging year, the company has a lot to look forward to in the coming years.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
3 Biotech Stocks That Look Like “Sure-Fire” Winners in 2026marketbeat.com
Via MarketBeat · January 20, 2026
Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Zepbound? This ETF Holds Them Allmarketbeat.com
Via MarketBeat · January 19, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Pharmacopeia: Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Dominance in the Age of Incretins
As of January 19, 2026, the pharmaceutical landscape is being redefined by a single name: Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). Once a steady, century-old stalwart known for its dominance in the insulin market, Lilly has undergone a metamorphosis, evolving into a $1 trillion cardiometabolic powerhouse. The company’s trajectory has been propelled by a class [...]
Via Finterra · January 19, 2026
The Great Rotation: Small-Caps Log Longest Winning Streak Against S&P 500 Since 2019
As of mid-January 2026, the U.S. equity markets are witnessing a historic recalibration that few analysts predicted eighteen months ago. The Russell 2000 index, the benchmark for American small-cap companies, has officially secured its longest streak of relative outperformance against the S&P 500 (NYSEArca: SPY) since 2019. This
Via MarketMinute · January 12, 2026
What Investors Should Know About a Viking Therapeutics Insider's $2 Million Stock Salefool.com
This clinical-stage biotech developing metabolic therapies reported a notable insider sale amid a challenging year for its stock.
Via The Motley Fool · January 11, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Pharmacist: A 2026 Deep Dive into Eli Lilly (LLY)
As of January 9, 2026, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has transitioned from a stalwart of the American pharmaceutical industry to a global financial phenomenon. Having recently crossed the historic $1 trillion market capitalization threshold in late 2025—the first pure-play pharmaceutical company to do so—Lilly is no longer just a drugmaker; it is a macroeconomic [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 9, 2026
The 2026 Pharma M&A Outlook: Obesity, HIV, and the Biotech Renaissance
As the pharmaceutical industry rings in 2026, the landscape of healthcare investment has shifted from cautious recovery to a full-scale acquisition frenzy. Driven by a looming "super-cliff" of patent expirations and the first tangible impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Big Pharma is entering the year with record-high cash
Via MarketMinute · January 7, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Treatment: Eli Lilly Solidifies Dominance as Obesity Drug Boom Enters New Era
As the calendar turns to early 2026, the global pharmaceutical landscape is being redefined by a single, seismic force: the metabolic health revolution. At the epicenter of this transformation stands Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), which has officially inaugurated the new year by cementing its status as the world’
Via MarketMinute · January 7, 2026
Small-Cap Slump: Russell 2000 Tumbles as Sticky Inflation Data Revives 'Higher-for-Longer' Fears
The Russell 2000 index, the primary benchmark for American small-cap stocks, suffered a significant sell-off on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as a batch of conflicting economic data sparked fears that the Federal Reserve will remain hawkish well into the new year. While the blue-chip S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) showed
Via MarketMinute · January 7, 2026