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 $100,001 and $250,000 in Viking stock on August 25th.

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 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.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) on 8/25/2026.

Viking Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VIK traded up $1.05 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $85.06. The stock had a trading volume of 3,626,429 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,926,080. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $96.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $87.87. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 1 year low of $56.37 and a 1 year high of $110.09. The company has a market cap of $37.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.41. 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 (NYSE:VIK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.14 billion. Viking had a return on equity of 117.98% and a net margin of 19.33%.The company’s revenue was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.99 EPS. Research analysts expect that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Viking News Summary

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on VIK shares. BNP Paribas Exane reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $121.00 price objective (up from $104.00) on shares of Viking in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Loop Capital started coverage on Viking in a research report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $108.00 target price for the company. Weiss Ratings raised Viking from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Wall Street Zen lowered Viking from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their price objective on Viking from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $107.33.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viking

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VIK. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Viking by 92.0% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 690 shares during the period. Prudential Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Viking during the 2nd quarter valued at about $303,000. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Viking in the second quarter valued at about $922,000. State Street Corp increased its holdings in shares of Viking by 34,748.5% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,812,120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,568,000 after purchasing an additional 1,806,920 shares during the period. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC raised its stake in shares of Viking by 275.0% in the second quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC now owns 30,257 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,612,000 after purchasing an additional 22,188 shares during the last quarter. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Viking

In other news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 110,930 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,460,699. This represents a 5.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

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.