After Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) announced the initiation of their two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase 3 VANQUISH obesity studies with VK2735, BTIG analyst Justin Zelin said the firm is “encouraged” by Viking’s execution and progress across their obesity franchise. The firm, which continues to see “tremendous value in the company’s potentially best-in-class portfolio of obesity and metabolic disease programs,” reiterates a Buy rating and $125 price target on Viking shares.
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