Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 48 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-04-29. Its clinical programs include VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. The company is evaluating an oral formulation of VK2735 in a Phase II trial. The company is also developing VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders. Its newest program is evaluating a series of internally developed dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and other metabolic disorders. In the rare disease space, it is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
Dr. Brian Lian is the President of Viking Therapeutics Inc, joining the firm since 2012.
What is the price performance of VKTX stock?
The current price of VKTX is $33.7, it has increased 1.5% in the last trading day.
What are the primary business themes or industries for Viking Therapeutics Inc?
Viking Therapeutics Inc belongs to Biotechnology industry and the sector is Health Care
What is Viking Therapeutics Inc market cap?
Viking Therapeutics Inc's current market cap is $3.8B
Is Viking Therapeutics Inc a buy, sell, or hold?
According to wall street analysts, 19 analysts have made analyst ratings for Viking Therapeutics Inc, including 9 strong buy, 12 buy, 3 hold, 0 sell, and 9 strong sell