Rep. April McClain Delaney Sells Off Shares of Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK)

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%

Shares of VIK stock traded up $1.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $85.06. 3,626,429 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,178,732. Viking Holdings Ltd. has a 1 year low of $56.37 and a 1 year high of $110.09. The firm has a market cap of $37.91 billion, a PE ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 1.41. The company’s 50 day moving average is $96.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $87.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.61.

Viking (NYSE:VIK) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.05. Viking had a return on equity of 117.98% and a net margin of 19.33%.The company had revenue of $2.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.14 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.99 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently commented on VIK shares. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Viking in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein assumed coverage on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $120.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Viking from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Viking from $108.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Viking from $86.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Viking currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $107.33.

Insider Buying and Selling at Viking

In other news, EVP Richard Marnell sold 6,120 shares of the 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 110,930 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,460,699. This represents a 5.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viking

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VIK. Hiddenite Capital Partners LP bought a new stake in Viking during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,213,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised 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 worth $42,762,000 after acquiring an additional 96,166 shares during the period. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in Viking by 39.2% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors purchased a new position in Viking during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,151,000. Finally, Qsemble Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Viking during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $4,220,000. Institutional investors own 98.84% of the company’s stock.

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.