Viking Therapeutics Vs. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

22

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:

$42.27

Seasonality Move:

40.87%

Sell

46

VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:

$397.10

Seasonality Move:

6.89%

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

46

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is a Sell

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals [VRTX] share price is $397.27. The Score for VRTX is 46, which is 8% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
VRTX 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.

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.

VRTX Stock Price Chart

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

The Vertex Pharmaceuticals share price today is $397.27

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and VRTX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

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

VRTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-11.99	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	24.09	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	2740027	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(437.81 - 475.91)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(455.22 - 489.42)	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

VRTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	446.86	Sell
20-day SMA:	456.96	Sell
50-day SMA:	470.34	Sell
200-day SMA:	457.21	Sell
8-day EMA:	436.6	Sell
20-day EMA:	452.97	Sell
50-day EMA:	463.97	Sell
200-day EMA:	453.34	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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & VRTX Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.74 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $14.53 per share, and an increase next year of $18.29 per share.

Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis

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