Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) Stock Price & Analysis
Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) closed at USD 85 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.96% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 86.7; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 84.6–87.14 on volume of 2,468,689 shares. Market capitalization is $37.96B, with a 52-week range of USD 56.37–110.09 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
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Key facts (VIK)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 13 Form 4 filings, $37.7M; 6 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($2.2M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (23 analysts), mean target USD 109.23 (range 82–131).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +40.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +193.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD 1.27, revenue estimate $2.21B.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (VIK)
7 of 13 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | Hugh Milton | EVP, Sales | 20,000 | $1.7M | 3.3% | Yes (adopted June 12, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-12…2026-06-16 | Marnell Richard | EVP, Marketing | 17,566 | $1.6M | 13.7% | Yes (adopted March 13, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-15 | Hofmann Anton | EVP, Group Operations | 94,276 | $9.0M | 24.4% | Yes (adopted March 9, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-10 | Hofmann Anton | EVP, Group Operations | 5,956 | $542K | 1.5% | Yes (adopted March 9, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-08…2026-06-09 | Hofmann Anton | EVP, Group Operations | 185,283 | $16.7M | 32% | Yes (adopted March 9, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Hugh Milton | EVP, Sales | 4,610 | $422K | 0.8% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Talactac Leah | President and CEO | 5,961 | $545K | 3.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Banh Linh | Chief Financial Officer | 5,961 | $545K | 4.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Marnell Richard | EVP, Marketing | 5,961 | $545K | 4.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Dash Jeffrey | EVP, Business Development | 621 | $57K | 0.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-01 | Hofmann Anton | EVP, Group Operations | 621 | $57K | 0.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-14 | Dash Jeffrey | EVP, Business Development | 46,369 | $3.7M | 6.9% | Yes (adopted December 11, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-04-08 | Dash Jeffrey | EVP, Business Development | 28,631 | $2.3M | 4.1% | Yes (adopted December 11, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (VIK)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 23 analysts; mean target USD 109.23 (low 82, high 131).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $93 → $94 |
| 2026-10-20 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Positive | $105 → $100 |
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $90 → $102 |
| 2026-09-28 | Stifel | Target lowered | Buy | $120 → $115 |
| 2026-09-25 | StoneX | Initiated | Buy | $99 |
| 2026-09-24 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $102 → $98 |
| 2026-08-31 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $93 → $90 |
| 2026-08-24 | Mizuho | Target raised | Underperform | $75 → $82 |
| 2026-08-20 | Stifel | Target lowered | Buy | $125 → $120 |
| 2026-08-19 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $100 → $121 |
| 2026-08-05 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $109 → $128 |
| 2026-07-31 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Buy | $108 → $120 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VIK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2024-04-29) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +40.3% | +193.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +40.5% | +54.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.2% | 32.7% |
| Max drawdown | -27.8% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -33.8% (Feb 2025→Mar 2025) |
VIK suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | AMA Waterways | “"our North American outbound river market share" are to our share of capacity passengers of vessels that primarily service North American passengers on European waterways (AMA Waterways, Inc., Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Gate 1 Travel, Grand Circle Travel Corp., Tauck and Uniworld River Cruises, Inc.) for 2025, which is sourced from Cruise Industry News, where capacity passengers is defined as the total num…” |
| Supplier | Grand Circle Travel | “"our North American outbound river market share" are to our share of capacity passengers of vessels that primarily service North American passengers on European waterways (AMA Waterways, Inc., Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Gate 1 Travel, Grand Circle Travel Corp., Tauck and Uniworld River Cruises, Inc.) for 2025, which is sourced from Cruise Industry News, where capacity passengers is defined as the total num…” |
| Supplier | Tauck and Uniworld River Cruises | “"our North American outbound river market share" are to our share of capacity passengers of vessels that primarily service North American passengers on European waterways (AMA Waterways, Inc., Avalon Waterways, Emerald Cruises, Gate 1 Travel, Grand Circle Travel Corp., Tauck and Uniworld River Cruises, Inc.) for 2025, which is sourced from Cruise Industry News, where capacity passengers is defined as the total num…” |
| Customer | China Merchants Viking Cruises | “In 2024, we entered into an accommodation purchase agreement with CMV pursuant to which we have the exclusive right to the accommodation and services on board the Viking Yidun for sales to Mandarin-speaking populations in China and guests in other Asian countries, including Japan.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 3, 2026.
VIK analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.27 | $1.40 | -9.3% | $2.21B | 15 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.73 | $0.78 | -6.7% | $1.92B | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.22 | $3.32 | -3.0% | $7.36B | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.36 | $4.40 | -0.7% | $8.92B | 18 |
VIK options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±9.8% (±$8.35) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 18, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 43.5% | ±9.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 40.9% | ±12.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 39.0% | ±15.0% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 38.6% | ±17.7% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 40.3% | ±24.5% |
30-day implied volatility 43.6% vs 28.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.32. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC)
| Price | USD 85 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.96% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 86.7 |
| Open | USD 85.44 |
| Day Range | USD 84.6 – 87.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 56.37 – 110.09 |
| Volume | 2,468,689 shares |
| Market Cap | $37.96B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VIK)
Nexqual's technical model rates VIK "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.96 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 85.81) |
| MACD | 0.07 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (VIK)
Wall Street analysts rate VIK "Buy" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 109.23 (range USD 82–131), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 109.23 |
| High Target | USD 131 |
| Low Target | USD 82 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 21 / 1 / 1 |
Earnings (VIK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.27 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.21B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.31 vs est 1.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.11 vs est -0.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.2 vs est 1.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VIK)
| Total Revenue | $6.97B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +16.50% |
| Gross Margin | +44.28% |
| Operating Margin | +29.39% |
| Profit Margin | +19.33% |
| ROE | +139.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.75 |
| Current Ratio | 0.81 |
| Total Cash | $4.00B |
| Total Debt | $6.19B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VIK)
Nexqual rates Viking Holdings Ltd's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +22% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 44%, operating 29% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $4.00B cash vs $6.19B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $2.63B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 140%, ROA 8.1% |
Ownership (VIK)
| Insider Ownership | +1.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.46% |
| Shares Outstanding | 318.87M |
| Float | 207.17M |
| Short % of Float | +4.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
Leadership (VIK)
Viking Holdings Ltd is led by Leah Talactac, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
| President & CEO | Leah Talactac |
|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | Torstein Hagen |
| Chief Financial Officer | Linh Banh |
| Executive Vice President of Group Operations | Anton Hofmann |
| Executive Vice President of Technology & Digital | Tyler Carter |
Major Backers & Investors (VIK)
Notable institutional backers of Viking Holdings Ltd include Capital Group, FMR, LLC, Amcap Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 8.03% |
| FMR, LLC | 5.35% |
| Amcap Fund | 4.46% |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 3.54% |
| Invesco | 3.51% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 3.05% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.92% |
| Select Equity Group LP | 2.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:57 UTC.
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