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

Key Points

• Rep. April McClain Delaney sold $100,001–$250,000 of Viking Holdings shares on August 25, according to a filing disclosed September 9. She also sold holdings in several other companies, including Wabtec, Trimble and TransDigm.
• Viking reported a quarterly earnings beat, with EPS of $1.31 versus $1.26 expected and revenue of $2.19 billion, up 16.5% year over year. The company also authorized a share-repurchase program of up to $1 billion.
• Despite trading down 1.1% at $84.10, Viking has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating from analysts, with an average price target of $107.33.

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 $100,001 and $250,000 in Viking stock on August 25th.

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 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.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Paychex NASDAQ: PAYX on 8/25/2026.

Viking Trading Down 1.1%

NYSE VIK opened at $84.10 on Friday. 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. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $96.98 and a 200-day moving average price of $87.87. The company has a market cap of $37.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.41.

Viking (NYSE:VIK - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.26 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.14 billion. Viking had a return on equity of 117.98% and a net margin of 19.33%.Viking's quarterly revenue was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.99 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Viking Holdings Ltd. will post 3.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Viking

Here are the key news stories impacting Viking this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Viking authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion. The board’s authorization signals management’s confidence in Viking’s long-term prospects, financial position and cash-flow generation. Repurchases could support earnings per share by reducing the share count and may provide valuation support, although the authorization does not guarantee that the full amount will be spent or specify a completion timetable. Viking Announces $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Several other articles reference “Viking” in connection with football matches, Viking-era archaeological discoveries and general history content. These stories concern unrelated organizations or historical subjects and do not affect Viking Holdings’ cruise operations, financial outlook or valuation.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Viking from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, June 20th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Viking from $86.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Viking from a "hold (c)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Viking from $109.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of Viking in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set an "outperform" rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock. 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 MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $107.33.

Insider Transactions at Viking

In other Viking 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 transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viking

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VIK. Optimize Financial Inc boosted its holdings in Viking by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Optimize Financial Inc now owns 9,635 shares of the company's stock valued at $688,000 after purchasing an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of Viking by 18.3% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 938 shares of the company's stock worth $98,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Viking by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Hohimer Wealth Management LLC now owns 16,694 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,192,000 after buying an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Viking by 15.8% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,869 shares of the company's stock valued at $137,000 after buying an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Viking during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. 98.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.

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