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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Vs. Viking Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
59
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
109.97
Seasonality Move:
12.9%
Sell
45
VKTX
Viking Therapeutics
Last Price:
66.11
Seasonality Move:
38.04%
Buy
59
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND)
is a Buy
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Ligand Pharmaceuticals [LGND] share price is $110.15. The Score for LGND is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- LGND is currently trading in the 50-60% 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
45
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)
is a Sell
Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $63.14. The Score for VKTX is 45, which is 10% 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.
LGND Stock Price Chart
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?
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The Ligand Pharmaceuticals share price today is $110.15
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and LGND is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.
VKTX Stock Price Chart
What is Viking Therapeutics's stock price today?
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The Viking Therapeutics share price today is $63.14
The current trend is moderately bearish and VKTX is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.
LGND Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 2.1 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 56.31 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 52376 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (101.79 - 110.19) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (90.57 - 108.59) | Buy |
VKTX Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | 1.92 | Buy |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 44.37 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -27799915 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (62.04 - 71.46) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (52.9 - 66.58) | Buy |
LGND Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 110.93 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 107.05 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 104.45 | Buy |
| 200-day SMA: | 88.21 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 109.65 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 107.7 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 104.48 | Buy |
| 200-day EMA: | 91.25 | Buy |
VKTX Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 72.43 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 67.48 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 64.43 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 59.82 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 69.69 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 68.14 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 65.07 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 55.33 | Buy |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & LGND Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.26 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.84 per share.
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.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis
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