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Boston Scientific Vs. Viking Therapeutics Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
61

BSX
Boston Scientific

Last Price:
84.73
Seasonality Move:
6.3%
Sell
45

VKTX
Viking Therapeutics

Last Price:
63.15
Seasonality Move:
38.04%
Buy
61
Boston Scientific (BSX) is a Buy

Is Boston Scientific a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Boston Scientific [BSX] share price is $84.72. The Score for BSX is 61, which is 22% 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
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.

BSX Stock Price Chart

What is Boston Scientific's stock price today?

  • The Boston Scientific share price today is $84.72
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and BSX is experiencing slight buying pressure.

VKTX Stock Price Chart

What is Viking Therapeutics's stock price today?

  • The Viking Therapeutics share price today is $63.14
    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.

BSX Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.09 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 48.57 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: 2234910 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (84.07 - 87.09) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (76.11 - 84.37) 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

BSX Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 84.44 Buy
20-day SMA: 85.93 Sell
50-day SMA: 83.91 Buy
200-day SMA: 74.62 Buy
8-day EMA: 84.71 Buy
20-day EMA: 85.1 Sell
50-day EMA: 83.57 Buy
200-day EMA: 74.84 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

Boston Scientific Earnings Growth & BSX Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.11 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.46 per share, and an increase next year of $0.32 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.

Boston Scientific 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):

Viking 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):