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

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Amgen Technical Analysis

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