Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Stock Forecast & Price Target $51.74 +0.21 (+0.41%) (As of 11/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Viking Therapeutics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating BuyBased on 11 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold0Buy11 Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Viking Therapeutics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VKTX. Consensus Price Target $109.80112.19% Upside According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Viking Therapeutics, the average price target is $109.80. The highest price target for VKTX is $138.00, while the lowest price target for VKTX is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 112.19% from the current price of $51.75. Get the Latest News and Ratings for VKTX and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Viking Therapeutics and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up VKTX Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast11/23/23 to 11/22/241 Month Ago10/24/23 to 10/23/243 Months Ago8/25/23 to 8/24/241 Year Ago11/23/22 to 11/23/23Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy10 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)9 Buy rating(s)9 Buy rating(s)Hold0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$109.80$108.60$111.78$30.25Forecasted Upside112.19% Upside79.83% Upside72.95% Upside161.68% UpsideConsensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy What Comes Next Could Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity (Ad)A wave of technological and financial transformation is reshaping the investment landscape. For those who understand the shifts ahead, this could be the foundation for long-term wealth creation. 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The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Viking Therapeutics Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeViking TherapeuticsMedical CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 3.09 2.80 2.50Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside112.19% Upside26,677.73% Upside8.51% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent VKTX NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/20/2024William Blair2 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingOutperform11/4/2024HC Wainwright2 of 5 stars Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $102.00+36.40%9/25/2024Oppenheimer3 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$138.00 ➝ $138.00+113.42%9/12/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $105.00+72.61%9/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageOverweight$80.00+46.39%7/25/2024Raymond JamesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingS. SeedhouseSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$116.00 ➝ $118.00+76.67% Get the Latest News and Ratings for VKTX and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Viking Therapeutics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 6/17/2024Truist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $120.00+135.71%6/4/2024Maxim GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $120.00+117.08%3/26/2024BTIG ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $125.00+47.58%3/15/2024Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$80.00+23.36%3/7/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy$110.00+20.64%5/30/2023Roth CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingD. DupuisSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingBuy3/29/2023Roth MkmSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$15.00 ➝ $19.00+18.53%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 05:51 AM ET. VKTX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Viking Therapeutics' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Viking Therapeutics is $109.80, with a high forecast of $138.00 and a low forecast of $80.00. Should I buy or sell Viking Therapeutics stock right now? 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viking Therapeutics in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VKTX shares. Does Viking Therapeutics's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Viking Therapeutics's stock has a predicted upside of 112.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Viking Therapeutics? Viking Therapeutics has been rated by research analysts at HC Wainwright, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, and William Blair in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Viking Therapeutics more than its competitors? Analysts like Viking Therapeutics more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Viking Therapeutics is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VKTX compares to other companies. 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