Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) News Today $32.65 +0.09 (+0.28%) As of 01/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 Time Period Viking Therapeutics: The Turning Point Is Not Here YetJanuary 20 at 4:56 PM | seekingalpha.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Given Buy Rating at HC WainwrightJanuary 20 at 2:20 AM | americanbankingnews.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 4.8% - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 4.8% - What's Next?January 18 at 2:21 PM | marketbeat.comShelton Wealth Management LLC Makes New Investment in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX)Shelton Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 22,199 shares of the biotechnology company'sJanuary 18 at 9:53 AM | marketbeat.comNovo Nordisk data boosts H.C. Wainwright confidence in Viking’s potentialJanuary 17 at 7:33 PM | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics’ VK2735: A Promising Contender in the Weight-Loss Market with Superior Efficacy ProfileJanuary 17 at 7:33 PM | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Receives "Buy" Rating from HC WainwrightHC Wainwright restated a "buy" rating and issued a $102.00 target price on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research note on Friday.January 17 at 12:59 PM | marketbeat.comWhy Viking Therapeutics Stock Popped, but Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers Health Dropped TodayJanuary 17 at 11:37 AM | fool.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Sees Strong Trading Volume - What's Next?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's WhyJanuary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 4.8% - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 4.8% - Should You Sell?January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - VKTXJanuary 14, 2025 | prnewswire.comWhy Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Viking Therapeutics Stocks All Dropped on TuesdayJanuary 14, 2025 | fool.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Sees Large Volume Increase - Still a Buy?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Still a Buy?January 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comInternational Assets Investment Management LLC Reduces Stock Position in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX)International Assets Investment Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) by 98.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,276 shares ofJanuary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Given "Buy" Rating at HC WainwrightJanuary 10, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) Price Target at $106.75January 10, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comPositive Buy Rating on Viking Therapeutics Driven by Promising VK2735 Program AdvancesJanuary 9, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics: Strategic Positioning and Promising Development of Oral 2735 Drive Buy RatingJanuary 9, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.com3 Mid-Cap Stocks That Could Take Off in 2025January 9, 2025 | fool.comPositive Outlook for Viking Therapeutics Amid Promising Trial DevelopmentsJanuary 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics’ oral-2735 could differentiate asset, says JPMorganJanuary 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics initiates Phase 2 VENTURE-oral dosing trial of VK2735January 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics’ Promising Phase 2 Trial and Competitive Edge Justify Buy RatingJanuary 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - VKTXJanuary 8, 2025 | prnewswire.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Receives Buy Rating from HC WainwrightHC Wainwright reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $102.00 target price on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research report on Wednesday.January 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial of VK2735 Tablet Formulation in Patients with ObesityJanuary 8, 2025 | prnewswire.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should KnowJanuary 7, 2025 | msn.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) CFO Sells $2,150,709.75 in StockJanuary 7, 2025 | insidertrades.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from AnalystsShares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of "Buy" from the thirteen research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and twoJanuary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) CFO Sells 50,309 Shares of StockViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Get Free Report) CFO Greg Zante sold 50,309 shares of Viking Therapeutics stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.75, for a total value of $2,150,709.75. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 165,259 shares in the company, valued at $7,064,822.25. The trade was a 23.34 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.January 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) COO Sells 54,215 Shares of StockViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Get Free Report) COO Marianna Mancini sold 54,215 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.75, for a total transaction of $2,317,691.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 374,134 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,994,228.50. This trade represents a 12.66 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.January 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) CEO Brian Lian Sells 194,490 SharesViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Get Free Report) CEO Brian Lian sold 194,490 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.75, for a total transaction of $8,314,447.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,366,570 shares of the company's stock, valued at $101,170,867.50. This represents a 7.59 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.January 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics to Present at 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ConferenceJanuary 6, 2025 | prnewswire.com1 Under-the-Radar Stock to Buy Before It Soars by 156%, According to Select Wall Street AnalystsJanuary 6, 2025 | fool.comWhy Viking Therapeutics Stock Plummeted by 24% in DecemberJanuary 4, 2025 | fool.comViking Therapeutics among potential buyout candidates: OppenheimerJanuary 3, 2025 | seekingalpha.comShould You Buy the Dip on This High-Flying Stock?January 3, 2025 | fool.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - VKTXJanuary 2, 2025 | prnewswire.com3 Stocks That Could Be Monster Winners in 2025December 29, 2024 | fool.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. - VKTXDecember 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comWill Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) Make You Rich In 2025?December 24, 2024 | insidermonkey.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 0.1% - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 0.1% - Should You Sell?December 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Acquires 136,729 Shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX)Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) by 29.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 593,528 shares of the biotechnology comDecember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 1.3% - Should You Sell?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.3% - Here's What HappenedDecember 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comIs Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) the Best Performing Biotech Stock in 2024?December 23, 2024 | insidermonkey.comStocks on Sale: Novo Nordisk, Viking Therapeutics, Nike, and BitcoinDecember 23, 2024 | baystreet.caIs Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) the Best Performing Biotech Stock in 2024?December 23, 2024 | msn.comDown 18% in 1 Day, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock in Trouble Due to Merck?December 21, 2024 | fool.comMy Top 10 Stocks to Buy for 2025December 21, 2024 | fool.comB.Riley Financial Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)December 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com Get Viking Therapeutics News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for VKTX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VKTX Media Mentions By Week VKTX Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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