Viking (NYSE:VIK) Shares 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 $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 Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE:VIK traded up $1.05 on Friday, reaching $85.06. The company had a trading volume of 3,626,429 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a twelve month low of $56.37 and a twelve month high of $110.09. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $96.68 and a 200 day moving average price of $87.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61.

Viking (NYSE:VIK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 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 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the firm’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 owned 110,930 shares in the company, 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 legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Institutional Trading of Viking

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Viking by 92.0% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 690 shares during the period. Prudential Financial Inc. bought a new position in Viking in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $303,000. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Viking during the second quarter worth approximately $922,000. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Viking by 34,748.5% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,812,120 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,568,000 after buying an additional 1,806,920 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC boosted its position 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 valued at $1,612,000 after acquiring an additional 22,188 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

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

Several research firms recently weighed in on VIK. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on Viking in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on Viking from $125.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Viking from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Viking from $108.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Loop Capital initiated coverage on shares of Viking in a report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $108.00 price objective for the company. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.33.

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.