Viking Holdings Ltd · VIK · FY2025 Q4 · Calendar Q1 2026
Viking: Strong bookings and fleet expansion offset execution risks
Viking’s supplied earnings analysis supports a constructive operating outlook: advanced bookings, yield growth, repeat guests, and fleet expansion provide evidence of resilient demand. The case remains dependent on delivery execution, destination stability, and cost control.
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensusMarket reaction
prior-close to event-session closeAsk FN2 about VIK FY2025 Q4
Transcript, numbers and history already loadedFree account. Your question opens in FN2 with this report's transcript and numbers attached.
Transcript intelligence
What changed
The company highlighted strong 2026 advance bookings, new destination expansion, and continued fleet investment. The supplied analysis also noted Longship delivery delays and the announcement of a hydrogen-powered cruise ship.
Guidance delta
Management guidance sentiment was maintained; the supplied analysis does not identify a quantified guidance change.
Key takeaways
- 2026 bookings were 86% sold, with yields up about 7% and capacity planned to grow 7–9% year over year.
- Fleet expansion, repeat guests, and new itineraries support the growth outlook.
- Shipyard delays, geopolitical exposure in Egypt, and fuel-price sensitivity remain key risks.
Management priorities
- Expand ocean, river, and expedition capacity.
- Develop new itineraries in India, the Nile, and the Mekong region.
- Advance the hydrogen-powered cruise ship and manage ship-delivery execution.
Follow VIK with an agent that reads every filing, transcript, and price print. Free to start.
Try FN2 freeEarnings History
Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 2, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Underperform | Underperform | Maintain | Aug 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 17, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Maintain | May 15, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Rothschild & Co | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Apr 14, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jan 12, 2026 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $80.54. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $115 | $80.3 | +42.8% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $98 | $81.04 | +21.7% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $90 | $88.5 | +11.8% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $82 | $93.98 | +1.8% | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $120 | $90.77 | +49.0% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $121 | $98.68 | +50.2% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $125 | $104.19 | +55.2% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $104.35 | +49.0% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $115 | $98.07 | +42.8% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $108 | $98.19 | +34.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $93 | $98.76 | +15.5% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $93 | $100.01 | +15.5% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Analyst unavailable | $115 | $100.01 | +42.8% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $89.53 | +49.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Loop Capital Markets | Brandon Rolle | $108 | $92.11 | +34.1% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $100 | $91.4 | +24.2% | May 27, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $102 | $83.9 | +26.7% | May 22, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $109 | $83.7 | +35.3% | May 18, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $105 | $84.67 | +30.4% | May 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Christopher Stathoulopoulos | $105 | $86.72 | +30.4% | May 15, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $75 | $86.72 | -6.9% | May 15, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $95 | $86.72 | +18.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $88 | $86.72 | +9.3% | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $86 | $86.72 | +6.8% | May 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $81 | $80.91 | +0.6% | May 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $79 | $81.43 | -1.9% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Redburn Partners | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $78.21 | +18.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $76 | $76.88 | -5.6% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $83 | $72.57 | +3.1% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $90 | $76.02 | +11.8% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $75 | $70.2 | -6.9% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $68.76 | -0.7% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $78 | $66.68 | -3.1% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $79 | $67.54 | -1.9% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $61 | $67.28 | -24.3% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Jefferies | David Katz | $60 | $61.21 | -25.5% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $66 | $62.56 | -18.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Trey Bowers | $62 | $60.64 | -23.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $63 | $61.21 | -21.8% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Ben Chaiken | $59 | $61.21 | -26.7% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $69 | $58.88 | -14.3% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $54 | $59.22 | -32.9% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $62 | $61.03 | -23.0% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $50 | $43.08 | -37.9% | May 21, 2025 |
| Northcoast Research | Analyst unavailable | $51 | $40.55 | -36.7% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $45 | $38 | -44.1% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Melius Research | Conor Cunningham | $51 | $37.51 | -36.7% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| BNP Paribas | Analyst unavailable | $47 | $41.25 | -41.6% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $46 | $40.22 | -42.9% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Loop Capital Markets | Laura Champine | $55 | $51.45 | -31.7% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $52 | $42.61 | -35.4% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | Patrick Scholes | $49 | $46.64 | -39.2% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $49 | $41.19 | -39.2% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $37 | $33.22 | -54.1% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $35 | $35.5 | -56.5% | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $39 | $33.26 | -51.6% | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | Patrick Scholes | $38 | $31.45 | -52.8% | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Wells Fargo | Daniel Politzer | $35 | $29.68 | -56.5% | May 28, 2024 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $35 | $29.68 | -56.5% | May 28, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $31 | $29.68 | -61.5% | May 28, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $37 | $29.68 | -54.1% | May 28, 2024 |
Track every rating change on VIK the moment it posts. Free to start.
Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationViking Holdings Ltd specializes in passenger transportation services, primarily through sea travel, across North America, the United Kingdom, and on a global scale. The company's activities are structured into distinct River and Ocean operational segments. Furthermore, it functions as a tour provider for its clientele and undertakes associated tourism endeavors. As of December 31, 2023, Viking commanded a substantial fleet of 92 vessels. This included 81 riverboats, which were made up of 58 Longships, 10 smaller vessels drawing on the Longship design, 11 other diverse river vessels, a single chartered river vessel, and the distinctive Viking Mississippi. Additionally, its fleet comprised 9 ocean liners and 2 expedition ships. Founded in 1997, Viking Holdings Ltd maintains its principal office in Pembroke, Bermuda.
Historical context
All VIK earningsConsumer Cyclical peers this season
Latest reports in the same sector| Company | Quarter | EPS surprise | Market move | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NKE NIKE, Inc. | FY2027 Q1 · Calendar Q4 2026 | +10.0% | -0.7% | Nike’s performance categories grow as resets weigh on FY27 outlook |
| CCL Carnival Corporation & plc | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026 | +5.9% | +13.4% | Carnival posts record Q3 as demand and efficiency offset fuel costs |
| DRI Darden Restaurants, Inc. | FY2027 Q1 · Calendar Q3 2026 | 0.0% | -3.0% | Darden reaffirms FY2027 outlook as brands deliver mixed comp growth |
| AZO AutoZone, Inc. | FY2026 Q4 · Calendar Q3 2026 | +3.6% | +3.3% | AutoZone pairs commercial momentum with an aggressive FY2027 expansion plan |
| LEN-B Lennar Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026 | — | — | Lennar: Efficiency Gains Offset Housing-Market Pressures |
| LEN Lennar Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q3 2026 | — | -4.1% | Lennar Holds Volume Guidance as Margins Improve Despite Housing Headwinds |
Latest beats and misses
Who reports nextBeat on EPS
- ACNFY2026 Q4 · October 1, 2026+3.5% EPS+15.8% move
- MKCFY2026 Q3 · October 1, 2026+13.9% EPS-4.9% move
- NKEFY2027 Q1 · October 1, 2026+10.0% EPS-0.7% move
- CAGFY2027 Q1 · September 30, 2026+44.4% EPS-4.9% move
- FDSFY2026 Q4 · September 30, 2026+3.9% EPS+3.8% move
- JBLFY2026 Q4 · September 30, 2026+8.1% EPS-10.0% move
Get the VIK recap when the next report posts
One email per quarter with the scorecard, the market reaction and what changed on the call. No account needed.
Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-02T16:36:10.815635+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-02T16:36:10.813321+00:00
Methodology
Reported and consensus figures come from FN2's earnings event records. Market reaction and volume are calculated from daily adjusted bars around the event; abnormal move subtracts the SPY move over the same window.
Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
Transcript intelligence is a structured synthesis of the current and prior earnings-call analyses. Missing values stay missing and are never estimated.
By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-10-02. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.