Viking Therapeutics Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Viking Therapeutics Inc (VKTX)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 97.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 64.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 5.90 | 6,880,290 | +4.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 5.16 | 6,024,753 | -8.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.30 | 5,012,502 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 3.83 | 4,464,298 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.77 | 4,395,557 | -1.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments LLC | 3.38 | 3,937,414 | -11.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.58 | 3,013,928 | -2.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street® SPDR® S&P® Biotech ETF | 3.24 | 3,779,939 | -1.1 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.01 | 3,514,949 | +0.4 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index | 2.17 | 2,536,065 | +0.2 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lian Brian | President & CEO | 2,572,441 | 75,629,765 $ | Jul 29, 2026 | direct |
| Mancini Marianna | Chief Operating Officer | 422,760 | 12,429,144 $ | Jul 29, 2026 | direct |
| Zante Greg | Chief Financial Officer | 212,204 | 6,238,798 $ | Jul 29, 2026 | direct |
| Kelly-Gemmell Dorothy Elizabeth | Director | 6,333 | 186,190 $ | Aug 1, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Kelly-Gemmell Dorothy Elizabeth | Director | Other | 6,333 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Lian Brian | President & CEO | Sell | 148,517 | 33.32 | 4,947,888 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Zante Greg | Chief Financial Officer | Sell | 21,217 | 33.47 | 710,141 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Mancini Marianna | Chief Operating Officer | Sell | 18,217 | 33.47 | 609,636 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Lian Brian | President & CEO | Other | 221,667 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Zante Greg | Chief Financial Officer | Other | 31,667 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mancini Marianna | Chief Operating Officer | Other | 31,667 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.