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VKTXViking Therapeutics, Inc.
$30.69
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
VKTX is a market laggard (RS 43/99, Top 57%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 43 - market laggard
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$30.69
→
50 DMA
$35.93
✓→
100 DMA
$32.50
✓→
150 DMA
$32.10
✓→
200 DMA
$30.59
Alignment Score: 3/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 43/99 is in Bottom 43% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
43 (Top 57%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-268%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-19.0% below entry ($37.89)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on VKTX, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 43 (Top 57%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -268%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -19.0% below entry ($37.89))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $37.89(currently -19.0% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
43/99
Top 57% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
36
WEAK
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
5.2M
+66% vs avg
From Entry
-19.0%
$37.89
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-268%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-18%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
12/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Breakout FailedEntry Price$37.89Breakout price
Current Loss-19.0%Below entry
Stop Was$34.86Should have exited
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 20 DMA$34.40+12.1%
- 50 DMA$35.93+17.1%
- 52W High$43.15+40.6%
Current$30.69
Support
- 200 DMA$30.59-0.3%
- 52W Low$18.92-38.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VKTX stock a buy now?
VKTX is a market laggard (RS 43/99, Top 57%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for VKTX?
VKTX's breakout at $37.89 has failed (now -19.0% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.
What is VKTX's RS Rating?
VKTX has an RS Rating of 43/99, meaning it's in the Top 57% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.