Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK) Stock

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK). In a filing disclosed on June 05th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Viking stock on May 28th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) on 5/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME) on 5/28/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 5/28/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viking (NYSE:VIK) on 5/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 5/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 5/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 5/22/2026.

Viking Trading Up 1.2%

NYSE:VIK traded up $1.07 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $90.11. The company had a trading volume of 1,911,702 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,908,106. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.27, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $82.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $75.37. The company has a market capitalization of $40.16 billion, a PE ratio of 33.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.59. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 52 week low of $46.06 and a 52 week high of $93.70.

Viking (NYSE:VIK) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, May 14th. The company reported ($0.11) EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.11). Viking had a net margin of 18.00% and a return on equity of 149.40%. The firm had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.01 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted ($0.24) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new position in Viking in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Activest Wealth Management boosted its stake in Viking by 19,500.0% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new stake in shares of Viking in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Viking by 316.0% in the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 416 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 316 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Viking by 651.8% in the fourth quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 421 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 365 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Viking

In related news, EVP Jeffrey Dash sold 46,369 shares of Viking stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.23, for a total value of $3,720,184.87. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 420,022 shares in the company, valued at approximately $33,698,365.06. This trade represents a 9.94% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Viking News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Viking this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bernstein initiated coverage of Viking Holdings with an Outperform rating and a $120 price target, saying it has a “structurally bullish view” on the cruise industry. That kind of analyst support can lift sentiment around VIK. Bernstein Initiates Coverage of Viking Holdings (VIK) With a “Structurally Bullish View” on the Cruise Industry
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street Zen upgraded Viking Holdings to Buy, adding to the bullish analyst momentum around the stock. Viking (NYSE:VIK) Upgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Buy” Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Several travel articles highlighted Viking’s onboard experience and river/ocean itineraries, which may help support brand awareness and demand among prospective travelers. What no one tells first time Viking cruisers before they board

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on VIK. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $95.00 target price on Viking and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Wall Street Zen raised Viking from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Loop Capital began coverage on Viking in a research report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $108.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Viking from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their target price on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Viking has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.38.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About Viking

Viking Holdings Ltd engages in the passenger shipping and other forms of passenger transport in North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through River and Ocean segments. The company also operates as a tour entrepreneur for passengers and related activities in tourism. As of December 31, 2023, it operated a fleet of 92 ships, including 81 river vessels comprising 58 Longships, 10 smaller classes based on the Longship design, 11 other river vessels, and 1 river vessel charter and the Viking Mississippi; 9 ocean ships; and 2 expedition ships.