Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX)

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Its pipeline includes VK2809, an orally available and tissue- and receptor-subtype selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist being studied in Phase IIb trials for biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and NAFLD. The company is also developing VK5211, an oral non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator in Phase II trials for recovery after non-elective hip fracture surgery, along with VK0612 for metabolic disorders and anemia. Additional programs include VK2735, a dual GLP-1 agonist in Phase 1 SAD/MAD testing, and VK0214, a TRß agonist being evaluated for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Viking Therapeutics was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date Price-to-Book Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-VKTX
$28.36
-30.6% Downside
Overvalued
$94.45
131.2% Upside
Bargain
Weak
0.0%
October 28, 2026
8.6x
4.765 B
3.015 B
0.1%
97.5%
18.8
78.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX), including DCF Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$28.36

Estimated downside of 30.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$35.27

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$24.91

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$94.45

Analysts imply upside of 131.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 5 available valuation references for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX)

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Revenue Forecast

0 K

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-560 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

-572.8 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX)

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Financial Health

Weak

Financial pressure deserves closer review.

Piotroski Score

0

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Altman Z-Score

18.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

78.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

36

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 13 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 13
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$28.36
Estimated downside 30.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 30.6%
Analyst Target
$94.45
Implied upside 131.2%
Financial Health
Weak
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is $28.36. This implies an estimated downside of 30.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 30.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is $94.45. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 131.2%.

The current financial health read for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is Weak. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is October 28, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX).

The current market capitalization listed for Viking Therapeutics Inc is 4.765 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Viking Therapeutics Inc is 3.015 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Viking Therapeutics Inc is NASDAQ-VKTX, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-VKTX) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Viking Therapeutics Inc is 0.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Viking Therapeutics Inc is 97.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.