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VKTX Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

NOT HALAL

Last Updated: May 07, 2026

Report Source: 2026 1st Quarter Report

Viking Therapeutics Inc

Viking Therapeutics Inc. Stock Analysis VKTX

United States Health Care Mid Cap Report:
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 59 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-04-29. Its clinical programs include VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. The company is evaluating an oral formulation of VK2735 in a Phase II trial. The company is also developing VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders. Its newest program is evaluating a series of internally developed dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and other metabolic disorders. In the rare disease space, it is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.
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Key Statistics of Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX)

Key statistics in the stock market are essential financial indicators that measure a company's performance, valuation, profitability, and risk.

Today's Range

$31.76$35.90

Today's Open

$31.76

Volume

6.22M

P/E Ratio (TTM)

-

52 Week Range

$22.96$43.15

Market Cap

3.30B

Avg. Volume

1.95M

Dividend Yield

-

Financial Metrics & Statements of Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX)

FAQ's for Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX)

  • According to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology, Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX) is currently classified as NOT HALAL as of May 2026. The classification is based on an evaluation of the company’s business activities and financial ratios to determine whether it meets Islamic investment guidelines.
  • A stock is Shariah-compliant if the company operates in permissible business activities and meets Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Viking Therapeutics Inc using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
  • Muslim investors may consider investing in Viking Therapeutics Inc if it meets Shariah compliance standards. Investors typically review the company’s business activities, debt levels, and non-permissible income before making a decision.
  • Musaffa determines the Shariah status of Viking Therapeutics Inc by analyzing whether the company’s core business operations are permissible and whether its financial ratios fall within accepted Islamic thresholds.
  • The Shariah compliance status of Viking Therapeutics Inc may be updated periodically when new financial statements, earnings reports, or business activity information become available.
  • Yes. A stock that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if the company’s financial ratios exceed Shariah thresholds or its business activities change.
  • You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Viking Therapeutics Inc on Musaffa’s stock page, where screening results and key financial indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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