Baker Bros. Advisors VKTX Position
Exited10-Fund ConvergenceBaker Bros. Advisors exited their position in Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX) in Q4 2025, after holding the stock for 2 quarters.
The position was first reported in Q3 2025 and has been tracked across 2 quarterly 13F filings.
VKTX is a convergence signal: 10 specialist biotech funds hold this stock, suggesting high institutional conviction.
There is an upcoming Phase 3 readout for VK2735 in 443 days (Jul 1, 2027), making the timing of Baker Bros.'s position particularly relevant.
Short interest stands at 25.1% of float with 9.6 days to cover, indicating significant bearish positioning against the stock.
About Viking Therapeutics Inc.
Viking Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's lead drug candidate is VK2809, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (TRß), which is in Phase IIb clinical trials to treat patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, as well as NAFLD. It also develops VK5211, an orally available non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator that is in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of patients recovering from non-elective hip fracture surgery; VK0612, an orally available Phase IIb-ready drug candidate for type 2 diabetes; and VK0214, an orally available tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the TRß for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Full company profile →Short Interest
25.1%
9.6 days to cover
Baker Bros. Advisors VKTX Position History
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Baker Bros. Advisors own VKTX?
No. Baker Bros. Advisors exited their position in Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX) in Q4 2025. They previously held the stock for 2 quarters.
How many hedge funds own VKTX?
10 specialist biotech hedge funds currently hold VKTX, including Avoro Capital Advisors, Perceptive Advisors, Deerfield Management and 7 more. When 3 or more specialist funds hold the same stock, BiotechEdge flags it as a convergence signal.
When did Baker Bros. Advisors first buy VKTX?
Baker Bros. Advisors's position in VKTX was first reported in Q3 2025. 13F filings are reported with a 45-day delay, so the actual purchase may have occurred earlier in the quarter.
Is Baker Bros. Advisors's VKTX position increasing or decreasing?
Baker Bros. Advisors completely exited their VKTX position in the most recent quarter.
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