Viking (NYSE:VIK) Stock Unloaded 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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Viking stock on August 4th.

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 Trading Up 1.2%

NYSE VIK traded up $1.05 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $85.06. 3,626,429 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. The business’s 50 day moving average is $96.68 and its 200-day moving average is $87.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.81. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 12-month low of $56.37 and a 12-month high of $110.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41.

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of VIK. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Viking during the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Viking in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust purchased a new stake in shares of Viking in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. grew 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 valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 365 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Viking in the second quarter valued at about $31,000. 98.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VIK has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Viking from $108.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Viking from $109.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Viking from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Truist Financial upgraded Viking from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $75.00 to $102.00 in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on Viking in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price on the stock. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.33.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Viking news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were 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 $10,460,699. This trade represents a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Key Stories Impacting 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.