Rep. April McClain Delaney Unloads 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 $1,001 and $15,000 in Viking stock on August 5th.

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%

Viking stock traded up $1.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $85.06. The stock had a trading volume of 3,626,429 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $96.68 and its two-hundred day simple 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 debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61, a current ratio of 0.81 and a quick ratio of 0.79. The firm has a market cap 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.05. Viking had a net margin of 19.33% and a return on equity of 117.98%. The firm had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.14 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.99 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Viking

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Hiddenite Capital Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Viking in the fourth quarter worth about $3,213,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in Viking by 19.8% during the 1st quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 581,948 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,762,000 after purchasing an additional 96,166 shares during the period. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC boosted its stake in Viking by 39.2% during the 4th quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 956,147 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,278,000 after purchasing an additional 269,274 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors acquired a new stake in Viking in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,151,000. Finally, Qsemble Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in Viking in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $4,220,000. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Viking in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Viking from $93.00 to $90.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Mizuho lifted their target price on Viking from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein began coverage on Viking in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Loop Capital assumed coverage on shares of Viking in a research report on Monday, June 1st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $108.00 target price for the company. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.33.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 110,930 shares in the company, valued at $10,460,699. The trade was a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed 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.