Viking Holdings

VIK

Market cap $41.1B

Viking is growing faster and has a steadier business than the cheaper ocean cruise specialists. Even the resignation of its founder-CEO this month didn't slow Viking's ascent to new highs.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®. Departing Fort Lauderdale on December 21, 2028, the itinerary spans six continents and 31 countries, featuring 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities, before concluding in London on May 12, 2029. “Our approach has always been to focus on the destination,” said.

Norwegian Cruise Line CEO John Chidsey bought $2.5 million worth of his company's stock late last week. The country's third-largest cruise line stock has been a historical laggard to the industry in more ways than one.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Mira®, the company's newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. The Viking Mira joins the company's growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her in.

VIK's first-quarter 2026 revenues benefit from increased Capacity Passenger Cruise Days (capacity PCDs) and higher revenue per PCD in 2026.

Shares of Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK) are 3.4% higher at $86.58, after landing an upgrade to "overweight" from "equal weight" at Wells Fargo.

Viking NYSE: VIK reported a stronger first quarter for fiscal 2026 and announced a leadership transition, with founder Torstein Hagen moving from chief executive to executive chairman and Leah Talactac, previously president and chief financial officer, taking over as president and CEO.

Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK) on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results.

Viking Holdings Ltd. announced yet another strong quarterly report from Q1, led by sector-leading operational momentum and good capacity investments. While the Iran conflict weighs on cruise line operators, strong bookings suggest that VIK is sailing smoothly past macroeconomic volatility. I estimate VIK stock to have a fair value of $84.3.

Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript