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FactSet Survey Shows 18 Analysts Raise Viking Holdings Target Price to $100

Mizuho Raises Viking Price Target to $75 but Maintains Underperform Rating

Viking Holdings Ltd Average Price Target Raised to $92, Analysts Maintain Buy Rating

Viking released FY2026 Q1 earnings on May 14 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 1.054 B (forecast USD 1.013 B), actual EPS USD -0.1219 (forecast USD -0.1288)

Viking to Release FY2026 Q1 Earnings on May 14 Pre-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 1.013 B, EPS -0.1288

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Susquehanna Gives Viking Holdings Stock a Positive Rating with a $100 Price Target

JPMorgan Raises Viking's Target Price to $104.00

Viking Holding Stock Price Reaches New 52-Week High

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Viking Holdings' EVP Sells 46,369 Shares

Viking Holdings Ltd stock price exceeds analyst target price

Rothschild upgrades Viking stock to buy

Wall Street Zen downgrades Viking to hold with raised price targets

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Jefferies analyst reiterates buy rating on Viking Holdings

Jeffrey Dash sells 25,000 common shares of Viking Holdings

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Viking Holdings Vice President Submits Beneficial Ownership Statement

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Yesterday, Viking's stock price rose by 2.82%, continuing its recent mild upward trend, with the closing price stabilizing above the short-term moving averages. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages maintain a bullish arrangement. The MACD daily line once again confirmed a bullish signal above the zero axis, indicating that after a period of accumulation, buying power is beginning to enter the release phase, with mid-term upward momentum continuing to strengthen. The trading volume was approximately $436 million, with volume levels remaining healthy and capital inflow proceeding steadily and orderly. On the news front, the hotel, resort, and cruise sectors have recently been driven by the theme of consumption upgrades. Against the backdrop of the upcoming inauguration of the new Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, and the market awaiting new signals on monetary policy, consumer assets are generally viewed as proxies for economic resilience. As a high-end cruise operator, Viking's customer base is positioned at the higher end, making it relatively less affected by fluctuations in the macroeconomic cycle. Additionally, the summer travel peak season is approaching, and industry orders and pricing power are expected to continue improving, providing fundamental support for the stock price. From a technical perspective, the current stock price is operating within an upward channel, with the 5-day moving average providing good short-term support. The increase of 2.82% is considered a relatively strong performance among recent trading days, and the trading volume did not show any abnormal expansion, indicating that the upward process is relatively orderly without significant short-term speculative capital disturbances. In terms of sectors, travel and leisure stocks have performed reasonably well overall, with Viking being one of the relative leaders in this category. The short-term trend is biased towards bullish, with bullish signals combined with seasonal favorable expectations, and the technical trend appears healthy

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Pre-market trend | Viking (VIK) on 5/18 cruise stocks steadily rise, with funds continuously increasing positions?

Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK) shares rose 3.4% to $86.58 after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to 'overweight' and raised its price target to $109. Citigroup also increased its target to $101. VIK has a 77% year-over-year gain and recently hit a record high of $92. Historical data suggests further gains are likely, with a 75% success rate for similar signals. Options trading indicates low volatility expectations.

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Signal: Outperforming Travel Stock Hasn't Hit Its Top

Yesterday's closing, Viking's stock price fell by 3.48%, closing at $83.70, making it one of the weaker performers in the travel and leisure sector for the day. Although the MACD daily line has just established a bullish signal above the zero axis, the stock price's pullback is significant, and this technical signal is facing a direct test from market trends. The total trading volume for the day was approximately $280 million, with volume increasing compared to previous periods, indicating heightened selling pressure. The 5-day moving average is in the process of being broken, and the short-term balance between bulls and bears is tilting towards the bears. On the news front, the travel and cruise industry is facing multiple uncertainties recently. The tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East continues to escalate, with Israel indicating it is preparing to resume military actions against Iran, and the rising risk of geopolitical conflict directly affects international travel confidence, which is particularly detrimental to the cruise industry. In addition, the market expects the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates before the end of the year, and rising rates will increase the financing costs for cruise companies, putting pressure on the valuations of such capital-intensive industries. As a high-end cruise operator, Viking's customer base is sensitive to geopolitical safety and economic outlook, and the uncertainty in the macro environment may suppress future booking demand. From a technical perspective, the area around $83 is a key support zone recently, and if it continues to decline today, it may seek new support at the $80 integer level. The divergence between the MACD bullish signal and the weakening stock price is worth noting, as it usually indicates that the signal may be negated by short-term trends. Other travel and leisure stocks in the sector are also under pressure, with weak sector linkage

Pre-market trend | Viking (VIK) 5/15 volume drops sharply, is the cruise giant's bullish signal facing a test?

Viking Holdings Ltd's average stock price target has been raised to $92.56, indicating a potential upside of 7%. Estimates from 18 analysts show a range of forecasts between $75 and $112 per share. The consensus rating remains a 'Buy' with 14 Buys, 4 Holds, and 1 Sell among 19 analysts.

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Viking Holdings Ltd Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $92.56, Implies 7% Upside

Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) stock surged over 5% after beating earnings estimates with Q1 2026 revenue of $1.05 billion, surpassing forecasts. The company reported a credit rating upgrade from S&P, with strong bookings and cash flow. Despite a net loss, EBITDA margin improved to 14.6%. Analysts caution that the stock may be overbought, trading above the consensus price target of $84.29, but the company's fundamentals suggest potential for further growth.

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Viking Sails to All-Time Highs—Fundamentals Signal More to Come

Mizuho has raised its price target for Viking (NYSE:VIK) from $69.00 to $75.00, maintaining an 'underperform' rating. This suggests a potential downside of 11.04% from the previous close. Other analysts have varied ratings, with a consensus target price of $87.14. Viking's stock opened at $84.31, with a market cap of $37.58 billion and a P/E ratio of 32.91. The company reported earnings of ($0.11) per share, meeting expectations, and revenue of $1.05 billion, up 17.5% year-over-year.

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Mizuho Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Viking (NYSE:VIK) Stock

Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK) reported better-than-expected Q1 results with adjusted EPS of 11 cents loss, beating estimates. Quarterly sales reached $1.054 billion, up 17.5% year-over-year. CEO and CFO appointments were announced, with Leah Talactac as CEO. Despite strong results, stock fell 2.7% to $84.36. Analysts adjusted price targets, with Morgan Stanley downgrading to Equal-Weight and raising the target to $86, while Mizuho maintained Underperform with a target of $75.

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Viking Holdings Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results

Yesterday's closing, Viking's stock price triggered a bullish signal above the zero axis of the daily MACD, with the latest transaction amount approximately USD 607 million, indicating that capital's attention to this high-end cruise leader is heating up. The bullish signal appearing above the zero axis usually means that the previous upward trend is expected to restart after a brief consolidation, with phase buying shifting from wait-and-see to active participation. From the trend structure, the stock price has stabilized and rebounded after a recent pullback, with short-term moving averages beginning to flatten and showing signs of turning upward, while bearish strength has significantly weakened. On the news front, the U.S. April retail sales data performed overall robustly, with core retail sales month-on-month at 0.7%, exceeding expectations, reflecting that U.S. consumers' willingness to spend remains strong. For Viking's high-end cruise and leisure tourism industry, consumer resilience directly relates to its average transaction price and occupancy rate. With the global tourism market continuing to recover in the post-pandemic era, the demand growth in the high-end cruise market is viewed as a structural trend by multiple institutions. Within the industry, the resort and cruise sectors have recently performed relatively steadily, with signs of capital shifting towards leisure tourism within the consumer sector. From a technical perspective, if the current stock price can stabilize above the short-term moving averages, the confirmation of the bullish arrangement will further enhance the probability of trend continuation. In terms of trading volume, the transaction amount at the USD 600 million level is at a medium to high level recently, indicating that capital participation is decent but has not yet reached an extremely active state, and attention should be paid to whether there will be further volume expansion actions

Pre-market trend | Viking (VIK) 5/14 Cruise leader bulls gather, rebound window opens?

Viking Holdings Ltd's average stock price target has been raised from $91.33 to $92, indicating a potential upside of 6%. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 19 analysts, with 14 Buys, 4 Holds, and 1 Sell. Price forecasts range from $75 to $112 per share.

Viking Holdings Ltd Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $92, Implies 6% Upside

Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK) reported a 17.5% increase in Q1 2026 revenue, attributed to higher capacity and revenue per PCDs. The company announced a leadership transition with Leah Talaktak as the new CEO and Lynn Ban as CFO. The 2026 season is 92% booked, with 38% of 2027 already secured, indicating strong demand. Operational highlights include new ships and itineraries, focusing on Chinese demand and sustainability with the hydrogen-powered Viking Libra. Management remains confident in their business model despite macroeconomic challenges, citing effective marketing strategies and strong bookings.

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