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Boston Scientific Vs. Viking Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
67

BSX
Boston Scientific

Last Price:
77.03
Seasonality Move:
0.52%
Sell
44

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
52.96
Seasonality Move:
1.76%
Buy
67
Boston Scientific (BSX) is a Buy

Is Boston Scientific a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Boston Scientific [BSX] share price is $77.00. The Score for BSX is 67, which is 34% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • BSX 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
44
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is a Sell

Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $50.77. The Score for VKTX is 44, which is 12% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • VKTX is currently trading in the 40-50% 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.

BSX Stock Price Chart

What is Boston Scientific's stock price today?

  • The Boston Scientific share price today is $77.00
    The current trend is moderately bullish and BSX is experiencing slight selling pressure.

VKTX Stock Price Chart

What is Viking Therapeutics's stock price today?

  • The Viking Therapeutics share price today is $50.77
    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 buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

BSX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.81 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 57.9 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -740484 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (75.39 - 77.23) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (66.46 - 74.86) Buy

VKTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -4.32 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 38.16 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 2857375 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (50.57 - 61.31) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (46.52 - 79.44) Sell

BSX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 76.94 Buy
20-day SMA: 76.62 Buy
50-day SMA: 74.32 Buy
200-day SMA: 62.82 Buy
8-day EMA: 77.01 Sell
20-day EMA: 76.46 Buy
50-day EMA: 74.29 Buy
200-day EMA: 65.14 Buy

VKTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 50.48 Buy
20-day SMA: 54.1 Sell
50-day SMA: 63.93 Sell
200-day SMA: 39 Buy
8-day EMA: 50.61 Buy
20-day EMA: 54.34 Sell
50-day EMA: 59.63 Sell
200-day EMA: 45.62 Buy

Boston Scientific Earnings Growth & BSX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $0.32 per share, and an increase next year of $0.31 per share.

Viking Therapeutics Earnings Growth & VKTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $0.18 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.43 per share.

Boston Scientific Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):