VKTX: Viking Therapeutics, Inc.

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About

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Year Founded
2012
Employees
28
Sector
Health Care
HQ Location
San Diego, CA

Current Value

$52.70

1 Year Return

$41.11
354.70%

Key Details

Market Cap

$5.74B

P/E Ratio

-55

1Y Stock Return

353.83%

1Y Revenue Growth

0.00%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Price to Book

6.3

Strategies that include
VKTX

Medium risk

$13,000

Health Care Sector

growth
balanced
growth income

This Strategy focuses on healthcare companies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare providers, and medical equipment firms. Offering exposure to a sector driven by demographic trends and ongoing medical advancements, it's a strategic choice for investors considering healthcare's long-term growth potential.

Top Sector

Health Care

Top Holdings

Return

+8.40%

Expense Ratio

0.00%

Holdings

331

Medium risk

$13,000

US 1000

growth
balanced
growth income

This strategy tracks a market-cap-weighted index of the 1000-largest US companies. It offers broad exposure to the US equity market, encompassing a diverse range of sectors and industries. By investing in this fund, you gain access to the performance of large and well-established companies within the US economy.

Top Sector

Information Technology

Top Holdings

Return

+19.47%

Expense Ratio

0.00%

Holdings

391

Medium risk

$33,000

US 1000

growth
balanced
growth income

This strategy tracks a market-cap-weighted index of the 1000-largest US companies. It offers broad exposure to the US equity market, encompassing a diverse range of sectors and industries. By investing in this fund, you gain access to the performance of large and well-established companies within the US economy.

Top Sector

Information Technology

Top Holdings

Return

+15.03%

Expense Ratio

0.00%

Holdings

995

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News

Yahoo

On Tuesday, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) highlighted the final results from its VOYAGE Phase 2b trial of VK2809 in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH, also referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, MASH) at the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. Reduction in Liver Fat Content at 52 Weeks: Patients receiving VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in liver fat at Week 12, the primary endpoint. Pat

Finnhub

SAN DIEGO - Viking Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that final...

Yahoo

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that final results from the company's Phase 2b clinical trial of VK2809, the company's novel liver-selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist, in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH; also referred to as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis, MASH) were hig

Finnhub

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. . Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at...

Yahoo

There aren't many biotechs that are more exciting than Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) right now. Thanks to its clinical-stage candidate for weight loss, there's a real chance that this competitor could see its shares soar for years. Let's examine three things you'll need to factor into your decision if you plan on investing in Viking Therapeutics today.

Yahoo

Equity markets have performed well in 2024, but their showing pales next to that of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX), a mid-cap biotech that rose in prominence this year. Is it too late to invest in Viking Therapeutics, or do the company's shares remain attractive? There could be plenty of upside for Viking Therapeutics.

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