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Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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VKTX Stock Forecast

Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) stock forecast, based on 24 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $97.80, with a high of $120.00 and a low of $85.00. This represents a 278.63% increase from the last price of $25.83.

$25 $44 $63 $82 $101 $120 High: $120 Avg: $97.8 Low: $85 Last Closed Price: $25.83

VKTX Stock Rating

Viking Therapeutics stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (4.17%), 22 Buy (91.67%), 1 Hold (4.17%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 24 0 1 22 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VKTX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockViking Therapeutics278.63%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryBiotech Stocks 41.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1412
Avg Price Target$85.00$98.00$97.67
Last Closing Price$25.83$25.83$25.83
Upside/Downside229.07%279.40%278.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 265132--20
Sep, 265132--20
Aug, 265132--20
Jul, 265132--20
Jun, 265132--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 07, 2026Gregory RenzaTruist Financial$85.00$28.82194.93%229.07%
Sep 23, 2026Truist Financial$87.00$37.98129.07%236.82%
Sep 22, 2026Oppenheimer$120.00$38.56211.20%364.58%
Sep 21, 2026Jay OlsonOppenheimer$100.00$28.99244.95%287.15%
May 28, 2026Lake Street$89.00$31.66181.11%244.56%
May 27, 2026Gregory RenzaTruist Financial$83.00$30.80169.48%221.33%
Apr 30, 2026Morgan Stanley$95.00$30.39212.60%267.79%
Apr 30, 2026Steve SeedhouseCantor Fitzgerald$100.00$31.33219.18%287.15%
Mar 12, 2026Roger SongJefferies$101.00$35.47184.75%291.02%
Feb 12, 2026Michael UlzMorgan Stanley$99.00$31.07218.64%283.28%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 20, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Oct 14, 2026UBSBuyinitialise
Sep 22, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Sep 22, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 21, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 01, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
May 28, 2026Lake StreetBuyinitialise
Apr 30, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 12, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Feb 12, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-4 $-3 $-2 $-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-0.91$-1.01$-3.19---
Avg Forecast$-0.92$-0.95$-1.49$-1.83$-1.80$-0.34
High Forecast$-0.88$-0.78$-1.21$-0.32$2.05$-0.34
Low Forecast$-0.94$-1.28$-2.19$-2.74$-3.74$-0.34
Surprise %-1.09%6.32%114.09%---

Revenue Forecast

$0 $90M $180M $270M $360M $450M Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported------
Avg Forecast--$2.50M$35.54M$124.95M$430.93M
High Forecast--$2.50M$35.54M$124.95M$430.93M
Low Forecast--$2.50M$35.54M$124.95M$430.93M
Surprise %------

Net Income Forecast

$-400M $-280M $-160M $-40M $80M $200M Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-85.89M$-109.96M$-359.64M---
Avg Forecast$-85.89M$-99.15M$-167.28M$-209.46M$-224.26M$-32.35M
High Forecast$-83.39M$-73.18M$-114.61M$-30.59M$193.69M$-32.35M
Low Forecast$-89.01M$-120.42M$-206.30M$-258.13M$-353.26M$-32.35M
Surprise %-10.90%115.00%---

VKTX Forecast FAQ

Is Viking Therapeutics stock a buy?

Viking Therapeutics stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Viking Therapeutics is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Viking Therapeutics's price target?

Viking Therapeutics's price target, set by 24 Wall Street analysts, averages $97.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $85 at the low end to $120 at the high end, suggesting a potential 278.63% change from the previous closing price of $25.83.

How does Viking Therapeutics stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Viking Therapeutics's stock forecast shows a 278.63% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and outperforming the biotech stocks industry (41.48%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Viking Therapeutics over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 65.00% Buy, 10.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 65.00% Buy, 10.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 65.00% Buy, 10.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Viking Therapeutics’s EPS forecast?

Viking Therapeutics's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $-1.83, marking a -42.63% decrease from the reported $-3.19 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $-1.8 in 2027, and $-0.34 in 2028.

What is Viking Therapeutics’s revenue forecast?

Viking Therapeutics's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $35.54M, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $124.95M, and $430.93M for 2028.

What is Viking Therapeutics’s net income forecast?

Viking Therapeutics's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $-209M, representing a -41.76% decrease from the reported $-360M in 2025. Projections indicate $-224M in 2027, and $-32.348M in 2028.