VKTX
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Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $32.33 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.8% above its 200-week moving average of $29.18. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 22.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.05 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 520 weeks of data, VKTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VKTX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.7%.
With a market cap of $3.7 billion, VKTX is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -47.3%. The stock trades at 5.8x book value.
Share count has increased 46.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VKTX would have grown to $2230, compared to $370 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 36.4% vs 14.0% for the index — confirming VKTX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VKTX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VKTX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying VKTX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.6% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +33.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.0% vs +35.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VKTX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VKTX has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +11.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Nov 2017 | 83 | 75.4% | +17.4% | +2571.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 5 | 22.7% | +61.1% | +671.6% |
| Apr 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 1.8% | +17.2% | +493.2% |
| Sep 2020 | Jan 2021 | 19 | 13.3% | +15.2% | +464.2% |
| Mar 2021 | Dec 2022 | 94 | 67.9% | -52.2% | +386.2% |
| Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.0% | N/A | +45.5% |
| Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | 1 | 1.4% | N/A | +30.3% |
| Average | 29 | — | +11.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VKTX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) is currently 10.8% above its 200-week moving average of $29.18. It would need to fall to $29.18 to cross below the line.
What is VKTX's 200-week moving average price?
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $29.18 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VKTX drops below its 200-week moving average?
VKTX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is VKTX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VKTX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 42. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -47.3%. Price-to-book is 5.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VKTX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10 years, $100 invested in VKTX would have grown to $2230, compared to $370 for the S&P 500. That's 36.4% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. VKTX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20