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 4th.
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 midday trading on Friday, hitting $85.06. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,626,429 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $96.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $87.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a PEG 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 Holdings Ltd. has a 52-week low of $56.37 and a 52-week high of $110.09.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms recently commented on VIK. Truist Financial raised Viking from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $75.00 to $102.00 in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays reduced their price target on Viking from $93.00 to $90.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Wall Street Zen cut Viking from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Viking from $100.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $107.33.
View Our Latest Stock Report on VIK
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Viking by 92.0% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,440 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after buying an additional 690 shares during the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in Viking during the 2nd quarter worth about $303,000. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Viking during the 2nd quarter worth about $922,000. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of Viking by 34,748.5% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,812,120 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,568,000 after acquiring an additional 1,806,920 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC boosted its position in shares of Viking by 275.0% during the 2nd quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC now owns 30,257 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,612,000 after acquiring an additional 22,188 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.84% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Viking
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 transaction of $577,116.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 110,930 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,460,699. This trade represents a 5.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.
Key Viking News
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.
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.
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