VKTX Dividend History - Viking Therapeutics

Currently (December 2024) Viking Therapeutics Inc does not pay a dividend.

As of December 2024, Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) does not pay a dividend.
Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
VKTX 5,661m - -
ORKA 888m 95.3% 50.3%
ABBV 303,294m 4.47% 10.8%
LENZ 600m 3.16% 8.23%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
VKTX 5,661m - -
SECARE 774m 12.0% 58.6%
BIM 12,545m 19.4% 56.9%
ABBV 303,294m 6.70% 78.6%

VKTX Dividend History

No dividends paid yet.

VKTX Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of VKTX?

As of December 2024 VKTX`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of by the current stock price of 42.25.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of VKTX?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does VKTX pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) VKTX paid 0 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of VKTX?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Viking Therapeutics five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (8.32).

What is the Payout Consistency of VKTX?

VKTX has a Payout Consistency of 0.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of VKTX?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 0.00 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does VKTX have a good Dividend Yield?

VKTX`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for VKTX?

The next Dividend Date for VKTX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VKTX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VKTX is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: VKTX Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of VKTX`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Viking Therapeutics are growing at a rate of 8.76% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Viking Therapeutics ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2012 4309900
2013 8414600 +95.24%
2014 4309900 -48.78%
2015 9012800 +109.12%
2016 19930100 +121.13%
2017 29871800 +49.88%
2018 71340000 +138.82%
2019 71959000 +0.87%
2020 72896000 +1.3%
2021 76908000 +5.5%
2022 76587000 -0.42%
2023 100113800 +30.72%
2024 110910700 +10.78%