VKTXMID

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.

HealthcareBiotechnology
$32.28
$0.01(+3.10%)
52W$22.96
$43.15
Updated May 7, 12:00 AM
RSI42
RS Rating35/99
Beta1.61
Volatility74%
F-Score2/9
Mkt Cap$3.7B
CONSOLIDATING

Price Action

5Y Daily
50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Technical Summary

CONSOLIDATING

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is in a consolidation phase, trading with mixed signals as moving averages converge. Relative strength is weak (RS Rating: 35), showing significant lag compared to the market leaders. Earnings contraction of 234% provides fundamental context to the price action. Investors should exercise caution due to high volatility (74% annualized), which requires wider risk management.

Relative Strength
35
out of 99
Lagging
Trend Score
2/4
Minervini Criteria
CONSOLIDATING
Risk (Beta)
1.61
vs S&P 500
HIGH BETA
52W Position
46%
from 52W low
Lower Half
Trend & Momentum Analysis

Trend Template (Minervini)

CONSOLIDATING2/4 Criteria Met
CriterionValueStatus
Price > 50 SMA$33.46
50 SMA > 100 SMA$33.01
100 SMA > 150 SMA$33.77
150 SMA > 200 SMA$32.76

Price vs Moving Averages

PeriodValueSpreadSignal
20 SMA$33.41-3.39%BELOW
50 SMA$33.46-3.51%BELOW
100 SMA$33.01-2.21%BELOW
150 SMA$33.77-4.41%BELOW
200 SMA$32.76-1.46%BELOW

Price Performance

1D+3.1%
1W+3.0%
1M-4.9%
3M+13.5%
6M-13.4%
YTD-8.9%
1Y+19.5%
3Y+12.2%
52-Week Trading Range46% from low
$32.28
52W Low$22.96
52W High$43.15

Technical Indicators

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
42.1
305070
VCP ScoreCOOL
2/10
Base depth: 32.0%

Risk Profile

Beta
1.61
52W Vol
74%
ATR
$1.55
Max DD (1Y)
-45%

Volume Analysis

Today
2.26M
50D Avg
2.33M
Vol Ratio
0.97x
Liquidity
LIQUID

Earnings Momentum

Q2'25-190%
$-0.58
Q3'25-268%
$-0.81
Q4'25-331%
$-1.38
Q1'26-234%
$-1.37
Fundamentals & Growth

Growth Trends

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:
5 Years:
3 Years:
TTM:

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:+1.42%
5 Years:
3 Years:
TTM:-260.00%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:+38.53%
5 Years:+41.11%
3 Years:+12.19%
1 Year:+19.51%

Return on Equity

10Y Avg:-57.0%
5Y Avg:-32.9%
3Y Avg:-33.3%
Last Year:-71.3%

Key Metrics

Market Cap$3.7B
Gross Margin
Net Margin
Piotroski F-Score2/9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VKTX in an uptrend right now?

VKTX has a trend score of 2/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Currently showing partial alignment - 2 of 4 trend criteria are met.

Is VKTX overbought or oversold?

VKTX's RSI (14) is 42. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.

Is VKTX outperforming the market?

VKTX has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 35 out of 99. VKTX is currently lagging the broader market.

Where is VKTX in its 52-week range?

VKTX is trading at $32.28, which is 75% of its 52-week high ($43.15) and 46% above its 52-week low ($22.96).

How volatile is VKTX?

VKTX has a Beta of 1.61 and 52-week volatility of 74%. It's more volatile than the S&P 500 - expect bigger swings.

Disclaimer: Data is for informational purposes only. May be delayed or contain errors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult professionals before making investment decisions.