VKTX

$32.33-1.59 (-4.69%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.

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Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$32.33
Potential Upside
5%
Whystock Fair Value$33.95
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Fundamentals

SectorHealthcare
IndustryBiotechnology

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 s...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$3.74B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.79
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-26.84%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
9.33

Recent News

Zacks
Mar 20, 2026

LLY's Next-Gen Obesity Drug Meets Goal in First Phase III Study for T2D

Eli Lilly reports strong Phase III results for retatrutide in type 2 diabetes, with significant A1C reduction and up to 16.8% weight loss in the latest study.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Investor's Business Daily
Mar 19, 2026

Eli Lilly Confirms 'Superior Weight Loss' Of Its Next-Generation Obesity Drug

Eli Lilly reported study results Thursday that confirmed the "superior weight loss profile" of its next-gen obesity drug, retatrutide.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 19, 2026

Why Is Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) Down 13.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.
Zacks
Mar 18, 2026

Why Did Eli Lilly Stock Slide 6% Despite Strong GLP-1 Momentum?

LLY stock falls 6% after an HSBC downgrade flagged persisting U.S. pricing pressure, rising market competition and compounded tirzepatide risks, despite strong GLP-1 demand.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Motley Fool
Mar 18, 2026

Better Weight Loss Drug Stock Buy: Eli Lilly vs Viking Therapeutics

Each of these companies could benefit from this high-growth market over time.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.