Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) News Today $29.20 -4.87 (-14.29%) Closing price 02/24/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$29.37 +0.17 (+0.57%) As of 02/24/2025 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. 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 February 2025 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 Time Period Viking Therapeutics: Development Of VK2735 Continues, Buyout Or NotFebruary 24 at 8:33 PM | seekingalpha.comViking Therapeutics (VKTX): Among the Oversold Biotech Stocks to Buy NowFebruary 24 at 2:05 PM | insidermonkey.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 12.6% - What's Next?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 12.6% - Here's WhyFebruary 24 at 2:05 PM | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Remains a Buy on Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)February 24 at 11:55 AM | markets.businessinsider.comCiti Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)February 24 at 11:55 AM | markets.businessinsider.comWall Street Thinks This Weight-Loss Drug Stock Could More Than 3X Over the Next 12 Months -- and It's Not Eli Lilly or Novo NordiskFebruary 24 at 4:52 AM | fool.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Purchases 35,236 Shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX)Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) by 5.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 628,764 shares ofFebruary 23 at 3:42 AM | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Up 0.5% - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Up 0.5% - Should You Buy?February 22 at 12:33 PM | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 7.6% Higher - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Up 7.6% - Here's What HappenedFebruary 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics jumps amid renewed takeover speculationFebruary 21, 2025 | msn.comViking Therapeutics rumor highlighted in Betaville alertFebruary 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Up 1.7% - Should You Buy?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Up 1.7% - What's Next?February 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 0.5% Higher - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Up 0.5% - Should You Buy?February 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 3.3% Higher - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 3.3% Higher - What's Next?February 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Up 7.6% - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 7.6% Higher - Still a Buy?February 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 2% - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Down 2% - Here's WhyFebruary 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Up 3.3% - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Up 3.3% - Here's WhyFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Up 3.4% - Here's WhyViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Up 3.4% - Here's WhyFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) Short Interest Up 18.5% in JanuaryViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 23,930,000 shares, an increase of 18.5% from the January 15th total of 20,200,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,060,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.9 days.February 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 1.3% - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.3% - Should You Sell?February 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comH.C. Wainwright Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)February 14, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 1.2% - Should You Sell?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.2% - Should You Sell?February 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Up 3.4% - What's Next?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading 3.4% Higher - Should You Buy?February 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at ScotiabankScotiabank started coverage on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a report on Thursday. They set a "sector outperform" rating and a $102.00 target price for the company.February 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 1.3% - Time to Sell?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Down 1.3% - Here's What HappenedFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comScotiabank Initiates Coverage of Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) with Sector Outperform RecommendationFebruary 13, 2025 | msn.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Sets New 1-Year Low - What's Next?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Hits New 1-Year Low - Should You Sell?February 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Earns Sector Outperform Rating from Analysts at ScotiabankScotiabank started coverage on Viking Therapeutics in a report on Thursday. They set a "sector outperform" rating and a $102.00 price target for the company.February 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comScotiabank starts Viking Therapeutics at Outperform, sees attractive entry pointFebruary 13, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comMirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Takes $528,000 Position in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX)Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 13,284 shares of the bioFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics initiated with an Outperform at ScotiabankFebruary 12, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Stock Price Down 1.2% - Should You Sell?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.2% - Should You Sell?February 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.7% - Here's What HappenedViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Trading Down 1.7% - Here's What HappenedFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Reaches New 52-Week Low - Time to Sell?Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Hits New 12-Month Low - Time to Sell?February 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhy Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX) Went Down on MondayFebruary 11, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 4.9% Following Analyst DowngradeViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Shares Down 4.9% Following Analyst DowngradeFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.com2 Stocks to Buy With Less Than $40February 10, 2025 | fool.com3 No-Brainer Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $200 Right NowFebruary 10, 2025 | fool.comLeerink Partnrs Has Negative Outlook of VKTX FY2025 EarningsViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) - Analysts at Leerink Partnrs reduced their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, February 5th. Leerink Partnrs analyst T. Smith now forecasts that the biotechFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ1 Earnings Forecast for VKTX Issued By HC WainwrightViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) - Research analysts at HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Viking Therapeutics in a report issued on Thursday, February 6th. HC Wainwright analyst J. Pantginis forecasts that the biotechnology companyFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ1 EPS Estimate for Viking Therapeutics Lowered by AnalystViking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) - Analysts at William Blair dropped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research report issued on Wednesday, February 5th. William Blair analyst A. Hsieh now forecasts that the biotechnology company will earn ($0February 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comCitigroup Initiates Coverage of Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) with Neutral RecommendationFebruary 8, 2025 | msn.com2 Stocks That Could Soar Again in 2025February 8, 2025 | fool.comDown 65%, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Buy on the Dip?February 8, 2025 | fool.comMaxim Group Lowers Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Price Target to $70.00Maxim Group decreased their price target on Viking Therapeutics from $120.00 to $70.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday.February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) Earns "Buy" Rating from B. RileyB. Riley reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $96.00 price objective (down previously from $109.00) on shares of Viking Therapeutics in a research note on Friday.February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comViking Therapeutics initiated with a Neutral at CitiFebruary 7, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comViking Therapeutics price target lowered to $70 from $120 at MaximFebruary 7, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comCitigroup Begins Coverage on Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX)Citigroup assumed coverage on Viking Therapeutics in a report on Friday. They set a "neutral" rating and a $38.00 price target for the company.February 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat is William Blair's Forecast for VKTX FY2027 Earnings?Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX - Free Report) - Stock analysts at William Blair issued their FY2027 EPS estimates for Viking Therapeutics in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 5th. William Blair analyst A. 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