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Viking Therapeutics Vs. Amgen Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
67

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
71.89
Seasonality Move:
35.84%
Sell
26

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
315.74
Seasonality Move:
11.81%
Buy
67
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is a Buy

Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $73.35. The Score for VKTX is 67, which is 34% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VKTX is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.
Sell
26
Amgen (AMGN) is a Sell

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $316.00. The Score for AMGN is 26, which is 48% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • AMGN is currently trading in the 20-30% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

VKTX Stock Price Chart

What is Viking Therapeutics's stock price today?

  • The Viking Therapeutics share price today is $73.35
    The current trend is moderately bullish and VKTX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $316.00
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and AMGN is experiencing slight selling pressure.

VKTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.59 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 60.12 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 1583460 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (61.09 - 69.91) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (52.62 - 65.66) Buy

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -2.39 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 42.31 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -671139 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (315.98 - 324.18) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (312.71 - 332.23) Sell

VKTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 68.96 Buy
20-day SMA: 66.25 Buy
50-day SMA: 64.06 Buy
200-day SMA: 58.84 Buy
8-day EMA: 70.54 Buy
20-day EMA: 67.35 Buy
50-day EMA: 64.22 Buy
200-day EMA: 54.72 Buy

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 317.35 Sell
20-day SMA: 319.71 Sell
50-day SMA: 325.06 Sell
200-day SMA: 306.29 Buy
8-day EMA: 317.63 Sell
20-day EMA: 320.03 Sell
50-day EMA: 322.28 Sell
200-day EMA: 307.25 Buy

Viking Therapeutics Earnings Growth & VKTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.08 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.04 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.50 per share.

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.25 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.97 per share, and an increase next year of $1.10 per share.

Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
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50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Amgen Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):