In the latest trading session, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) closed at $34.09, marking a +2.13% move from the previous day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.55%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.63%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.91%.
The company's shares have seen a decrease of 10.63% over the last month, not keeping up with the Medical sector's gain of 0.19% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.71%.
The upcoming earnings release of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.89, down 178.13% from the prior-year quarter.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$2.68 per share and a revenue of $0 million, signifying shifts of -165.35% and 0%, respectively, from the last year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Viking Therapeutics, Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. As of now, Viking Therapeutics, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry is part of the Medical sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 88, this industry ranks in the top 36% of all industries, numbering over 250.
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