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%
Shares of Viking stock traded up $1.05 during trading on Friday, reaching $85.06. 3,626,429 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. 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 stock’s fifty day moving average is $96.68 and its 200 day moving average is $87.85. The firm has a market cap of $37.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 1 year low of $56.37 and a 1 year high of $110.09.
Insider Transactions at Viking
In other Viking news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.30, for a total transaction of $577,116.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 110,930 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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 this hyperlink.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Junto Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of Viking during the second quarter valued at approximately $53,317,000. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Viking by 90.6% during the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 5,376 shares of the company’s stock valued at $563,000 after purchasing an additional 2,556 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC boosted its position in shares of Viking by 223.0% during the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 29,166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,053,000 after buying an additional 20,137 shares during the last quarter. Scholtz & Company LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Viking during the second quarter valued at $1,744,000. Finally, WINTON GROUP Ltd bought a new stake in Viking in the 2nd quarter worth about $7,535,000. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
VIK has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on Viking from $100.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted 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. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Viking from $93.00 to $90.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Viking from $108.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $107.33.
View Our Latest Research Report on Viking
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
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.
Featured Articles
- Five stocks we like better than Viking
- Rocket Lab Tackles a Supply Chain Bottleneck as the Stock Hunts for a Bottom. Time to Buy?
- Optical Cable Corporation Is Starting to Get the Market’s Attention
- Oil Above $100 Is Creating a New Opportunity Beyond the Major Producers
- Is Nike’s Index Demotion a Warning or a Buying Opportunity?
Receive News & Ratings for Viking Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Viking and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
