Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. Its lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRÃ), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. The company also develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, an orally available Phase IIb-ready drug candidate for type 2 diabetes; and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRÃ for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Viking Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
IPO Year: 2015
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: vikingtherapeutics.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2025 | $104.00 | Overweight | Cantor Fitzgerald |
| 4/8/2025 | $30.00 | Neutral | Goldman |
| 2/13/2025 | $102.00 | Sector Outperform | Scotiabank |
| 2/7/2025 | $38.00 | Neutral | Citigroup |
| 12/2/2024 | Overweight | Piper Sandler | |
| 11/22/2024 | $109.00 | Buy | B. Riley Securities |
| 11/4/2024 | $90.00 → $102.00 | Buy | H.C. Wainwright |
| 9/11/2024 | $80.00 | Overweight | JP Morgan |
| 6/27/2024 | $105.00 | Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 5/16/2024 | $115.00 → $116.00 | Outperform → Strong Buy | Raymond James |
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SAN DIEGO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the company will participate at multiple upcoming investor conferences. Details of the company's participation are as follows: William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock ConferenceDetails: Viking management will deliver a corporate presentation, and participate in a fireside chat and 1-on-1 meetingsConference Date: June 3-5, 2025Presentation T
Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today Phase 3 Trials for Subcutaneous VK2735 Expected to Begin 2Q25Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial in Obesity Fully Enrolled; Data Expected 2H25Broad Manufacturing Agreement with CordenPharma to Support Future Commercialization of VK2735Strong Quarter-End Cash Position of $852 MillionSAN DIEGO, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --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 its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate
Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the company will release financial results for the first quarter 2025 after the market close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss financial results and general corporate updates beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on We
13-Week Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Oral VK2735 Dosed Once Daily Results Expected in 2H25 SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the completion of subject enrollment in its Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabo
CordenPharma and Viking Therapeutics sign multi-year strategic partnership to support the commercial demand of Viking Therapeutics' GLP-1 drug candidate VK2735.CordenPharma provides large-scale peptide manufacturing for the Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist drug substance of VK2735.CordenPharma provides fill-finish for the drug candidate's subcutaneous formulation and oral solid dosage manufacturing for its oral peptide formulation.BASEL, Switzerland, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CordenPharma, a leading Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in the supply of peptide APIs and peptide-based therapeutic finished dosage drug products, is pleased to announce the sig
Long-Term Agreement Secures Dedicated Capacity for Multi-Ton Annual Supply of VK2735 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Secures Dedicated Fill/Finish Capacity for 100 Million Annual Autoinjector Supply and Additional 100 Million Annual Vial/Syringe Supply Provides Annual Capacity of Over 1 Billion Oral Tablets Viking to Make Prepayments Totaling $150 Million Between 2025-2028 SAN DIEGO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 it has signed a broad, multi-year manufacturing agreement with CordenPharma, an
SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the company will participate at multiple upcoming investor conferences. Details of the company's participation are as follows: Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference 2025Details: Viking management will participate in a fireside chat and in 1-on-1 meetingsConference Date: March 10-12, 2025Fireside Chat Timing: 9:20 – 9:50 a.m. Easte
Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today Initiation of Phase 3 Studies for Subcutaneous VK2735 for Obesity Planned for 2Q25Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial Evaluating VK2735 in Obesity UnderwayStrong Year-End Cash Position of $903 MillionSAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, and provided an update on its clinical pipeline and other corporate developments.
Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the company will release financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2024 after the market close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss financial results and general corporate updates beginning at 4:30 p.m. E
13-Week Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Oral VK2735 Dosed Once Daily SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial of the oral tablet formulation of VK2735, the company's dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. VK2375 is being developed in both oral and subcutaneous formulations for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders such as obesity.
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