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Viking Therapeutics

VKTX

Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders.

Market cap
$3.93B+3.7%
Net income-$472.3M-268%
EPS (diluted)-$4.15-261%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 months)
EPS estimate-$1.11

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue-
Operating income-$164.1M-196%
Net income-$158.3M-247%
EPS (diluted)-$1.37-234%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$118.1M+211%
Total equity$501.9M-40.7%
Total assets$608.2M-29.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$114.0M-118%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$3.93B+3.7%

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-70%-94.5pp
Current ratio5.7×-38.5×

Competitors

Profile

Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company leverages its expertise in receptor-subtype selective agonists to create first-in-class or best-in-class treatments for large unmet medical needs. Its core value proposition lies in its diversified pipeline of small molecule and peptide candidates targeting obesity, NASH/MASH, and rare inherited neurological disorders.

Competitive position

A clinical-stage innovator with a high-potential pipeline in the competitive incretin and TRß agonist markets, currently transitioning from mid-stage to pivotal Phase 3 trials.

GeographiesUnited States, Global
Customer segmentsPatients, Healthcare providers, Biopharmaceutical companies
Business modelR&D intensive, IP licensing
SuppliersContract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), Academic research institutions, Raw material suppliers for API
CustomersLarge pharmaceutical companies (potential licensees), Specialty healthcare providers, Clinical trial participants
Listed2015
Employees30.0
CEOBrian Lian
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Viking Therapeutics's market cap?
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) has a market capitalization of $3.9B and trades on NASDAQ.
Who are Viking Therapeutics's competitors?
Viking Therapeutics's key competitors include Eli Lilly and Company, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Amgen Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Viking Therapeutics partner with?
Viking Therapeutics's notable partners include Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Corden Pharma Colorado, Inc..
Where is Viking Therapeutics headquartered?
Viking Therapeutics is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 30 people. It has been publicly traded since 2015.