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

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 Trading Up 1.2%

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’s 50 day moving average is $96.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $87.85. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a twelve month low of $56.37 and a twelve month high of $110.09. 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 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 released its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $2.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.14 billion. Viking had a return on equity of 117.98% and a net margin of 19.33%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.99 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines 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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently commented on VIK. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Viking from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Viking from $86.00 to $93.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Loop Capital started coverage on shares of Viking in a research report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $108.00 price target for the company. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on shares of Viking from $125.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Sixteen equities research 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 stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in Viking by 4.1% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 14,619,029 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,043,945,000 after buying an additional 570,672 shares during the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its stake in shares of Viking by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 8,611,685 shares of the company’s stock valued at $614,960,000 after acquiring an additional 136,918 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Viking by 654.3% in the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,157,982 shares of the company’s stock valued at $644,556,000 after acquiring an additional 5,341,580 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Viking in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $372,297,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Viking by 316.8% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 4,426,297 shares of the company’s stock valued at $316,082,000 after acquiring an additional 3,364,265 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were 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 approximately $10,460,699. The trade was a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

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.