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Insider Transactions
| Name | Transaction Date | Sold / Bought | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACARTNEY LAWSON | Nov 8, 2024 | Sell | 2,000 | $68.6667 | $140,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 49,672 | $74.559 | $3.7M |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 23,082 | $77.6804 | $1.8M |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 18,620 | $75.786 | $1.4M |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 15,825 | $78.6907 | $1.2M |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 9,265 | $76.935 | $710,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 7,967 | $80.6508 | $640,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 6,050 | $79.7793 | $480,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Oct 28, 2024 | Sell | 1,206 | $81.4447 | $98,000 |
| Rouan Sarah Kathryn | Oct 25, 2024 | Sell | 11,000 | $80.89 | $890,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Oct 25, 2024 | Sell | 16,000 | $79.5 | $1.3M |
| Lian Brian | Sep 20, 2024 | Sell | 119,874 | $71.1501 | $8.5M |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Sep 20, 2024 | Sell | 10,300 | $69.5 | $720,000 |
| Lian Brian | Sep 20, 2024 | Sell | 96,056 | $70.4288 | $6.8M |
| Lian Brian | Sep 20, 2024 | Sell | 200 | $71.985 | $14,000 |
| Lian Brian | Aug 21, 2024 | Sell | 1,000 | $69.9 | $70,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 21, 2024 | Sell | 5,700 | $69.7246 | $400,000 |
| Lian Brian | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 70,132 | $65.3267 | $4.6M |
| Lian Brian | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 31,442 | $66.3705 | $2.1M |
| Lian Brian | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 11,296 | $67.1206 | $760,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 4,509 | $61.861 | $280,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 3,047 | $61.1251 | $190,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 2,500 | $60.0138 | $150,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 2,388 | $64.1037 | $150,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 2,055 | $63.1509 | $130,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 19, 2024 | Sell | 1,501 | $64.8798 | $97,000 |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 14, 2024 | Sell | 20,626 | $57.5195 | $1.2M |
| SINGLETON J MATTHEW | Aug 14, 2024 | Sell | 160 | $58.3688 | $9,300 |
| Lian Brian | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 65,941 | $56.95 | $3.8M |
| Lian Brian | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 30,417 | $58.78 | $1.8M |
| Lian Brian | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 19,501 | $57.81 | $1.1M |
| ZANTE GREG | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 12,662 | $56.96 | $720,000 |
| Mancini Marianna | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 14,704 | $56.98 | $840,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 2,974 | $57.71 | $170,000 |
| Mancini Marianna | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 3,322 | $57.82 | $190,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 500 | $58.71 | $29,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | May 3, 2024 | Sell | 45,570 | $74.4447 | $3.4M |
| ZANTE GREG | May 3, 2024 | Sell | 17,238 | $75.4868 | $1.3M |
| ZANTE GREG | May 3, 2024 | Sell | 3,101 | $73.4881 | $230,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | May 3, 2024 | Sell | 847 | $76.0743 | $64,000 |
| Mancini Marianna | May 1, 2024 | Sell | 119,946 | $79.2945 | $9.5M |
| Mancini Marianna | May 1, 2024 | Sell | 105,343 | $78.6476 | $8.3M |
| Mancini Marianna | May 1, 2024 | Sell | 26,142 | $77.4933 | $2M |
| Mancini Marianna | May 1, 2024 | Sell | 23,746 | $76.4045 | $1.8M |
| Mancini Marianna | May 1, 2024 | Sell | 6,248 | $80.0753 | $500,000 |
| Lian Brian | Jan 31, 2024 | Sell | 45,000 | $24.95 | $1.1M |
| Lian Brian | Jan 31, 2024 | Sell | 40,000 | $24.45 | $980,000 |
| Lian Brian | Jan 30, 2024 | Sell | 35,000 | $23.95 | $840,000 |
| Rouan Sarah Kathryn | Jan 19, 2024 | Sell | 30,000 | $23.05 | $690,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Jan 4, 2024 | Sell | 15,000 | $17.9 | $270,000 |
| Rowland Charles A Jr | May 16, 2023 | Sell | 40,000 | $25 | $1M |
| MACARTNEY LAWSON | May 16, 2023 | Sell | 16,000 | $24 | $380,000 |
| Lian Brian | May 1, 2023 | Sell | 45,000 | $22.45 | $1M |
| MACARTNEY LAWSON | Apr 24, 2023 | Sell | 16,000 | $22.0038 | $350,000 |
| Lian Brian | Apr 19, 2023 | Sell | 35,000 | $21.45 | $750,000 |
| Lian Brian | Apr 17, 2023 | Sell | 155,000 | $20.4501 | $3.2M |
| MACARTNEY LAWSON | Apr 17, 2023 | Sell | 20,786 | $20 | $420,000 |
| Mancini Marianna | Apr 17, 2023 | Sell | 12,500 | $20 | $250,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Apr 17, 2023 | Sell | 7,500 | $20 | $150,000 |
| Lian Brian | Apr 13, 2023 | Sell | 79,336 | $18.45 | $1.5M |
| ZANTE GREG | Apr 12, 2023 | Sell | 41,544 | $18 | $750,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Apr 11, 2023 | Sell | 56,295 | $18.0037 | $1M |
| Lian Brian | Apr 3, 2023 | Sell | 22,000 | $17.85 | $390,000 |
| ZANTE GREG | Apr 3, 2023 | Sell | 30,911 | $18 | $560,000 |
| Lian Brian | Mar 31, 2023 | Sell | 67,970 | $17.45 | $1.2M |
| ZANTE GREG | Mar 30, 2023 | Sell | 131,029 | $17.0025 | $2.2M |
| Lian Brian | Mar 30, 2023 | Sell | 88,000 | $16.95 | $1.5M |
| Lian Brian | Mar 30, 2023 | Sell | 65,382 | $17.45 | $1.1M |
| Mancini Marianna | Mar 29, 2023 | Sell | 41,242 | $16 | $660,000 |
| Mancini Marianna | Mar 28, 2023 | Sell | 196,563 | $15 | $2.9M |
What's the latest insider transaction for Viking Therapeutics?
The most recent insider transaction for Viking Therapeutics was conducted by MACARTNEY LAWSON, who sold 2,000 shares on November 8, 2024 at a price of $68.67 per share.
Which insider has sold the most VKTX stock over the last two years?
Lian Brian has sold the most VKTX stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $43M.
What is the total value of insider transactions for Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) in the last 2 years?
The total value of insider transactions for Viking Therapeutics in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$99M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
How do insider transactions over the last 2 years reflect on Viking Therapeutics' market confidence?
Over the last 2 years, insider transactions for Viking Therapeutics have largely consisted of selling shares, which could suggest various personal or financial motivations among insiders. The higher number of sales might require investors to investigate further, considering insiders might have insights or reasons not immediately apparent to the public.
Why is monitoring insider trading activity important for investors?
Monitoring insider trading activity is important because it provides insights into the confidence levels of a company's insiders, such as executives and directors, regarding the company's future prospects. Insider buying can signal optimism, suggesting the stock may be undervalued, while insider selling might raise questions about the stock's upcoming performance. However, it's essential to consider that sales can also occur for personal financial reasons. Insider trading activity is a valuable indicator that, when combined with other data, can help inform investment decisions.
