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VKTX today

$28.05-$0.39 (-1.35%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (starting)

4 hourLeaning Bullish

1 hourStrong Bullish

15 minStrong Bearish

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns down below $22.96

Key levels

Resistance$31.70

Resistance$29.88

Support$27.90

Support$25.36

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystCanaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Viking Therapeutics, lifts target to $118

EarningsViking Therapeutics posts Q3 2026 results and trial updates

All VKTX news →

About Viking Therapeutics

Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working on treatments for obesity, liver disease and hormonal conditions. Its main candidate, VK2735, is a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist being tested as both an injection and a pill for weight loss. Other programs include VK2809 for fatty liver disease, VK0214 for a rare inherited neurological disorder, and an early-stage amylin-based obesity treatment.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 11, 2026.

Nasdaq · Healthcare

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX)

$28.05-0.39 (-1.35%)
BUYGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
25.3626.5027.6528.7928.05Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High28.13
Low27.76
Open27.91
Volume84K
Avg Vol4.47M
VWAP27.96
30d High29.94
30d Low24.21
30d Chg-6.30%

What Is the Price Target for VKTX?

SEPT Low Target

$65.00

SEPT Mid Target

$91.50

SEPT High Target

$118.00

Analyst Consensus

$91.50

Current: $28.50Upside: +221.1%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is VKTX a Buy or Sell Right Now?

62
Investability Score
BUY12-18 months

Thesis

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    Is VKTX Overvalued or Undervalued?

    Valuation Verdict

    UNDERVALUED

    Methods Used

    P/B, Analyst Consensus

    Fair Value

    $71.78

    12

    Moat Score

    NONE

    1/9

    Piotroski Score

    21.3

    Altman Z-Score

    What Is Smart Money Doing with VKTX?

    Insider Signal

    NEUTRAL

    1 buys / 0 sells (90d)

    Congress Signal

    NEUTRAL

    0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

    Institutional

    ACCUMULATING

    Short Squeeze Risk

    HIGH

    Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

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    VKTX Growth Story

    Revenue YoY

    N/A%

    3yr Revenue CAGR

    N/A%

    EPS Growth YoY

    -215.84%

    FCF Growth YoY

    N/A%

    Revenue Trend

    UNKNOWN

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    SEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for VKTX, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.

    TimePriceSizeValueSide
    14:36:14$28.121,062$$30KSELL
    14:36:10$28.102,500$$70KSELL
    14:35:07$28.011,475$$41KSELL
    14:34:40$28.031,000$$28KBUY
    14:32:54$28.111,000$$28KBUY

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    TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
    PUT$35Dec 1836$$7521SWEEP
    PUT$35Nov 208$$7231SWEEP
    PUT$35Nov 208$$7241SWEEP
    PUT$35Nov 208$$7251SWEEP
    PUT$35Dec 1836$$7531SWEEP

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    VKTX — frequently asked questions

    What is VKTX stock price today?

    Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) is at $28.05, down 1.35% (-$0.39) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

    Why is VKTX stock moving today?

    Latest VKTX news — Oct 30, 2026: Canaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Viking Therapeutics, lifts target to $118 · Oct 30, 2026: Viking Therapeutics posts Q3 2026 results and trial updates

    What is the VKTX price target?

    The average analyst price target for VKTX is $91.50, ranging from $65 to $118, based on 6 analysts. Latest: Canaccord Genuity maintains on Oct 30, 2026.

    What do analysts rate VKTX?

    Analyst ratings for VKTX: 19 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Strong Buy.

    Did VKTX beat earnings?

    VKTX last reported on Oct 28, 2026: EPS -$1.55 vs -$1.06 expected — a miss of 46.2%.

    Does VKTX pay a dividend?

    VKTX does not currently pay a dividend.

    What are VKTX support and resistance levels?

    Support: $27.90, $25.36. Resistance: $29.88, $31.70, $34.95.

    What are insiders doing with VKTX?

    Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

    What is the latest news on VKTX?

    Oct 30, 2026: Canaccord Genuity keeps Buy rating on Viking Therapeutics, lifts target to $118 · Oct 30, 2026: Viking Therapeutics posts Q3 2026 results and trial updates