Rep. April McClain Delaney Unloads Shares of Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK)

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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Viking stock on August 6th.

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 Stock Performance

NYSE:VIK traded up $1.05 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $85.06. 3,626,429 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. 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 twelve month low of $56.37 and a twelve month high of $110.09. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $96.68 and a 200 day moving average of $87.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41.

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

Insider Activity at Viking

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

Viking News Roundup

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. UBS Group boosted their price target on Viking from $100.00 to $121.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Loop Capital assumed coverage on Viking in a report on Monday, June 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $108.00 price target for the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Viking from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Viking from $100.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.33.

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. 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.