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Viking Therapeutics Vs. Akero Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
73

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
78.71
Seasonality Move:
16.43%
Sell
48

AKRO
Akero Therapeutics

Last Price:
20.85
Seasonality Move:
6.97%
Buy
73
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is a Buy

Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Viking Therapeutics [VKTX] share price is $79.59. The Score for VKTX is 73, which is 46% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • VKTX is currently trading in the 70-80% 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
48
Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) is a Sell

Is Akero Therapeutics a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Akero Therapeutics [AKRO] share price is $22.03. The Score for AKRO is 48, which is 4% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • AKRO 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 $79.59
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VKTX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AKRO Stock Price Chart

What is Akero Therapeutics's stock price today?

  • The Akero Therapeutics share price today is $22.03
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and AKRO is experiencing slight buying pressure.

VKTX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 2.5 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 62.78 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 535286 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (66.6 - 77.14) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (23 - 74.9) Buy

AKRO Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.77 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 52.82 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 163094 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (19.97 - 22.63) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (20.3 - 26.06) Sell

VKTX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 77.03 Buy
20-day SMA: 70.98 Buy
50-day SMA: 73.94 Buy
200-day SMA: 30.88 Buy
8-day EMA: 76.2 Buy
20-day EMA: 73.32 Buy
50-day EMA: 66.67 Buy
200-day EMA: 39.69 Buy

AKRO Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 20.36 Buy
20-day SMA: 20.81 Buy
50-day SMA: 24.21 Sell
200-day SMA: 27.97 Sell
8-day EMA: 20.79 Buy
20-day EMA: 21.18 Buy
50-day EMA: 22.45 Sell
200-day EMA: 26.97 Sell

Viking Therapeutics Earnings Growth & VKTX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.05 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.01 per share, a decrease this year of $0.16 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.41 per share.

Akero Therapeutics Earnings Growth & AKRO Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.32 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.19 per share, a decrease this year of $1.01 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.65 per share.

Viking Therapeutics Technical Analysis

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

Akero 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):