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Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$50.90 USD

50.90
1,882,250

+0.80 (1.60%)

Updated Jul 19, 2024 04:00 PM ET

Pre-Market: $51.00 +0.10 (0.20%) 9:26 AM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.15%
2Buy17.88%
3Hold9.47%
4Sell5.14%
5Strong Sell2.57%
S&P50011.11%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

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C Value F Growth C Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 28% (71 out of 250)

Industry: Medical - Biomedical and Genetics

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Zacks News

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $50.90, marking a +1.6% move from the previous day.

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Should Viking (VKTX) Stock be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q2 Earnings?

Devoid of marketed drugs, investors will focus on Viking Therapeutics' (VKTX) pipeline updates when it reports second-quarter results.

Why the Market Dipped But Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Gained Today

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) reachead $50.12 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.56% change compared to its last close.

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Novo Nordisk, Lilly Slide on Roche's Obesity Drug Study Data

Shares of obesity drugmakers Novo Nordisk (NVO) and Eli Lilly (LLY) lost market value on Wednesday after Roche (RHHBY) released positive early-stage data from a study on its obesity drug candidate.

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Novo Nordisk (NVO) Soars 38% YTD: How Should You Play the Stock?

Novo Nordisk (NVO) is an excellent stock to retain as share prices continue to rise, driven by the stellar performance of GLP-1 drugs. New investors should look for stock price dips to make an entry.

Study Shows Lilly's (LLY) Obesity Drug More Effective Than NVO's

Data from a new study, also published on the JAMA website, shows that patients taking Lilly's (LLY) obesity drug are likely to lose more weight than those taking Novo's drug.

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NVO, LLY Slip After Study Links Obesity Drug Use to Vision Loss

A new study led by investigators of a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital found that Novo Nordisk's (NVO) GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy could be linked to rare cases of vision loss.

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Viking (VKTX) Skyrockets 197% YTD: Is the Stock Worth a Buy?

Despite having no marketed drugs, Viking's (VKTX) stock continues to experience robust price movement, driven by the company's encouraging progress with its pipeline.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) stood at $47.39, denoting a -0.86% change from the preceding trading day.

Why Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today

In the latest trading session, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $50.43, marking a -0.41% move from the previous day.

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

In the closing of the recent trading day, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) stood at $52.10, denoting a -0.69% change from the preceding trading day.

Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): Should You Buy?

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Viking Therapeutics (VKTX). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

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

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) concluded the recent trading session at $55.99, signifying a +1.78% move from its prior day's close.

Biotech Stock Roundup: GSK's Litigation Update, BIIB's Drug Approval & Other Updates

GSK and Biogen (BIIB) are in the spotlight following litigation updates and drug approval, respectively.

Viking (VKTX) Falls 10% Despite Upbeat NASH Study Results

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) reports promising 52-week treatment data from a mid-stage study on its experimental NASH drug. However, shares drop as management did not provide any info on future plans.

Here's Why Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Gained But Lagged the Market Today

The latest trading day saw Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) settling at $62.26, representing a +0.78% change from its previous close.

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

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

Eli Lilly (LLY) to Ramp Up Indiana Site for Mounjaro, Zepbound

Since 2020, Eli Lilly (LLY) has committed more than $18 billion to building new manufacturing sites as well as updating existing manufacturing facilities.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly's, Viking, Altimmune, Roche and Amgen

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly's, Viking, Altimmune, Roche and Amgen are included in this Analyst Blog.

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4 Stocks That Could Break Novo Nordisk, Lilly's Obesity Duopoly

Though obesity drugs continue to gain traction, it is currently a duopoly market. As analysts expect demand to grow at an encouraging pace, several biotech/pharma companies are rushing to enter this space.

Should You Hold Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) in Your Portfolio?

Viking Therapeutics' (VKTX) lead candidate for obesity, VK2735, is expected to have tremendous potential. However, existing competition from obesity drugs in the market remains a woe.

Eli Lilly (LLY) Settles With Spa Selling Mounjaro, Zepbound Copies

Eli Lilly (LLY) reaches settlement with a medical spa selling copycat versions of Mounjaro and Zepbound. The spa will make a monetary payment to Lilly.

Ligand (LGND) Beats Q1 Earnings, Misses Sales Estimates

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) reports mixed first-quarter results. Management reiterates the 2024 financial outlook.

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Brian Big Idea On Technical Analysis

A look at three stocks where technical analysis can help and the TAZR service.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) concluded the recent trading session at $63.42, signifying a -1.93% move from its prior day's close.