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Vertex Vs. Viking Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
43

VERX
Vertex

Last Price:
36.04
Seasonality Move:
4.43%
Sell
44

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
52.96
Seasonality Move:
1.76%
Sell
43
Vertex (VERX) is a Sell

Is Vertex a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Vertex [VERX] share price is $35.79. The Score for VERX is 43, which is 14% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • VERX 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.
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.

VERX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex's stock price today?

  • The Vertex share price today is $35.79
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VERX is experiencing slight buying 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.

VERX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.76 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 62.7 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 191574 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (33.2 - 35.14) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (27.58 - 33.62) 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

VERX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 34.96 Buy
20-day SMA: 34.4 Buy
50-day SMA: 32.23 Buy
200-day SMA: 27.78 Buy
8-day EMA: 34.97 Buy
20-day EMA: 34.37 Buy
50-day EMA: 32.86 Buy
200-day EMA: 28.23 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

Vertex Earnings Growth & VERX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.05 per share, an increase this year of $0.15 per share, and an increase next year of $0.15 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.

Vertex 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):

Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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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):