Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK) Stock

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 Stock Up 1.2%

VIK stock traded up $1.05 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $85.06. The stock had a trading volume of 3,626,429 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 1-year low of $56.37 and a 1-year high of $110.09. The company has a fifty day moving average of $96.68 and a 200 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. The stock has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a PEG 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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.05. The firm 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 firm’s revenue was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.99 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was 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 approximately $10,460,699. This trade represents a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VIK has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Viking from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. Wells Fargo & Company raised 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. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Susquehanna upped their price objective on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on shares of Viking in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price on the stock. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Viking currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VIK. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Viking in the second quarter worth $31,000. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Viking in the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new position in Viking in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its position in Viking by 651.8% during the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 421 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 365 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in Viking during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

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.