Viking (NYSE:VIK) Shares 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 3rd.

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 stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61. The company has a market cap of $37.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 12-month low of $56.37 and a 12-month high of $110.09. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $96.68 and a 200 day moving average of $87.85.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Viking news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 110,930 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,460,699. This represents a 5.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on VIK. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on Viking from $125.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Viking from $109.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Truist Financial raised shares of Viking from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $75.00 to $102.00 in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Optimize Financial Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Viking by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Optimize Financial Inc now owns 9,635 shares of the company’s stock valued at $688,000 after purchasing an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in shares of Viking by 18.3% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 938 shares of the company’s stock worth $98,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares in the last quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Viking by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,694 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,192,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Viking by 15.8% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,869 shares of the company’s stock worth $137,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Viking in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

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.

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.