Viking (NYSE:VIK) Stock Sold Rep. April McClain Delaney

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently sold shares of Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK). In a filing disclosed on September 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Viking stock on August 24th.

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

• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Viking (NYSE:VIK) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG) on 8/25/2026.

Viking Price Performance

Shares of VIK stock opened at $85.06 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $96.68 and a two-hundred day moving average of $87.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 12 month low of $56.37 and a 12 month high of $110.09. The company has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41.

Viking (NYSE:VIK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.14 billion. Viking had a return on equity of 117.98% and a net margin of 19.33%.Viking’s quarterly revenue was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.99 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently commented on VIK. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $121.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Viking from $108.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Truist Financial upgraded Viking from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $75.00 to $102.00 in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on Viking in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $107.33.

Insider Transactions at Viking

In other Viking news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.30, for a total value of $577,116.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 110,930 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,460,699. This trade represents a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viking

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Hiddenite Capital Partners LP purchased a new position in shares of Viking during the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,213,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of Viking by 19.8% in the first quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 581,948 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,762,000 after buying an additional 96,166 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Viking by 39.2% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 956,147 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,278,000 after buying an additional 269,274 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors acquired a new position in Viking during the fourth quarter worth $1,151,000. Finally, Qsemble Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Viking during the fourth quarter worth $4,220,000. 98.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Viking

Here are the key news stories impacting Viking this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Viking’s board authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of the company’s outstanding ordinary shares. The program could support earnings per share and shareholder returns by reducing the share count, while management said it reflects confidence in Viking’s long-term prospects, financial position and cash-generation ability. Viking Announces $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program
• Positive Sentiment: Viking announced the float-out of the Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions. The milestone indicates construction is progressing toward scheduled delivery in May 2027, with inaugural itineraries planned for the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The vessel could strengthen Viking’s fleet capacity and environmental positioning. Viking Announces Float Out of Second Hydrogen-Powered Ship
• Neutral Sentiment: The float-out is a construction milestone rather than an immediate revenue event. Investors will still assess the ship’s final delivery, operating costs, demand for its itineraries and the capital required to expand the fleet. Fincantieri floats out Viking Astrea

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.

Viking Company Profile

Viking Holdings Ltd. is a global travel company that operates the Viking brand of destination-focused cruises. Its offerings include river cruises, ocean cruises and expedition voyages, with an emphasis on cultural enrichment, regional cuisine and immersive shore excursions rather than onboard casinos or other traditional cruise-ship amenities.

Viking’s river cruise business serves major waterways in Europe, including the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhône, Saône, Seine and Douro, as well as selected rivers in other regions such as Asia, Egypt and the Mississippi in the United States.