CHRW
53
2
SLB
41
2
EIX
61
8
CCL
68
6
AA
27
5
ED
39
8
PSA
43
6
FCX
44
4
BAC
38
3
AES
47
4
HOG
29
4
LEG
16
2
SWK
53
4
GS
65
16
CRM
65
6
LOW
42
14
KIM
58
2
LB
16
9
DE
49
3
TMO
52
8
CHRW
53
2
SLB
41
2
EIX
61
8
CCL
68
6
AA
27
5
ED
39
8
PSA
43
6
FCX
44
4
BAC
38
3
AES
47
4
HOG
29
4
LEG
16
2
SWK
53
4
GS
65
16
CRM
65
6
LOW
42
14
KIM
58
2
LB
16
9
DE
49
3
TMO
52
8
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Viking Therapeutics Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
22

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
$42.27
Seasonality Move:
40.87%
Sell
25

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
$98.17
Seasonality Move:
1.97%
Sell
22
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is a Sell

Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $42.25. The Score for VKTX is 22, which is 56% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • VKTX 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.
Sell
25
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $98.05. The Score for MRK is 25, which is 50% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK 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 $42.25
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and VKTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $98.05
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

VKTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -4.14 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 33.93 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -7091274 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (45.45 - 53.01) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (51.47 - 67.23) Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.84 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 40.5 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -24287748 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (98.17 - 102.45) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (101.59 - 115.45) Sell

VKTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 45.01 Sell
20-day SMA: 48.87 Sell
50-day SMA: 57.76 Sell
200-day SMA: 61.76 Sell
8-day EMA: 44.4 Sell
20-day EMA: 48.41 Sell
50-day EMA: 54.21 Sell
200-day EMA: 54.36 Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 99.88 Sell
20-day SMA: 101.05 Sell
50-day SMA: 102.36 Sell
200-day SMA: 117.99 Sell
8-day EMA: 99.72 Sell
20-day EMA: 100.57 Sell
50-day EMA: 103.2 Sell
200-day EMA: 112.31 Sell

Viking Therapeutics Earnings Growth & VKTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.09 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.03 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.47 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.89 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.76 per share.

Viking Therapeutics 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):

Merck & 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):