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Viking Names Seven New River Ships, Honoring Valued Travel Advisor Partners

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:30:00 -0400

Simultaneous Naming Ceremony Across Four Countries Celebrates Viking’s Continued Fleet Expansion

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced the naming of its seven newest river ships during a simultaneous ceremony in Amsterdam that virtually connected locations across Europe and Egypt. The celebration honored seven distinguished travel advisors and industry leaders who served as godparents, recognizing their longstanding relationships with Viking and contributions to the company's success.

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<h1>Viking Names Seven New River Ships, Honoring Valued Travel Advisor Partners</h1>
<p>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:30:00 -0400</p>
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Simultaneous Naming Ceremony Across Four Countries Celebrates Viking’s Continued Fleet Expansion

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<h1>Melius sees cruise lines poised for calmer waters in 3Q26 earnings</h1>
<p>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:29:20 -0400</p>
<p>Investing.com -- Cruise line stocks are positioned for improved performance as the sector prepares to report third-quarter 2026 earnings, according to Melius analyst Conor Cunningham. After a challenging year marked by elevated Caribbean supply and disruptions from the Iran war, the industry appears ready to turn a corner.</p>
<p>In a note to clients dated October 12, 2026, Cunningham outlined a more favorable setup for cruise operators heading into earnings season. The analyst noted that 2026 has been a mixed year for the sector, with headwinds stemming from both macro factors and self-inflicted challenges. However, consumers are moving back toward value-oriented travel
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<h1>Melius sees cruise lines poised for calmer waters in 3Q26 earnings</h1>
<p>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:29:20 -0400</p>
<p>Investing.com -- Cruise line stocks are positioned for improved performance as the sector prepares to report third-quarter 2026 earnings, according to Melius analyst Conor Cunningham. After a challenging year marked by elevated Caribbean supply and disruptions from the Iran war, the industry appears ready to turn a corner.</p>
<p>In a note to clients dated October 12, 2026, Cunningham outlined a more favorable setup for cruise operators heading into earnings season. The analyst noted that 2026 has been a mixed year for the sector, with headwinds stemming from both macro factors and self-inflicted challenges. However, consumers are moving back toward value-oriented travel
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<h1>Melius sees cruise lines poised for calmer waters in 3Q26 earnings</h1>
<p>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:29:20 -0400</p>
<p>Investing.com -- Cruise line stocks are positioned for improved performance as the sector prepares to report third-quarter 2026 earnings, according to Melius analyst Conor Cunningham. After a challenging year marked by elevated Caribbean supply and disruptions from the Iran war, the industry appears ready to turn a corner.</p>
<p>In a note to clients dated October 12, 2026, Cunningham outlined a more favorable setup for cruise operators heading into earnings season. The analyst noted that 2026 has been a mixed year for the sector, with headwinds stemming from both macro factors and self-inflicted challenges. However, consumers are moving back toward value-oriented travel
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<h1>Viking (VIK) October 85 calls active</h1>
<p>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:10:11 -0400</p>
<p>Viking (NYSE: VIK) 30-day option implied volatility is at 41; compared to its 52-week range of 29 to 58 with a focus on October 85 calls. </p>
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<h1>Barclays boosts Viking Holdings target to $102, citing strong entry point</h1>
<p>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:23:05 -0400</p>
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Investing.com -- Barclays upgraded Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) to Overweight from Equalweight and raised its price target to $102 from $90. Analyst Brandt Montour named Viking the firm’s top pick in the cruise sector, citing an attractive entry point following a weather-driven pullback.

Viking shares closed at $80.77 previously and indicated a 3.3% gain to $83.46 in early Tuesday pre-market trading. At current levels, the revised price target implies roughly 22% upside.

The upgrade centers on historically low European river levels, which weighed on near-term bookings and sentiment for Viking—the most exposed U.S.-listed stock to

Barclays boosts Viking Holdings target to $102, citing strong entry point

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:23:05 -0400

Viking shares closed at $80.77 previously and indicated a 3.3% gain to $83.46 in early Tuesday pre-market trading. At current levels, the revised price target implies roughly 22% upside.

The upgrade centers on historically low European river levels, which weighed on near-term bookings and sentiment for Viking—the most exposed U.S.-listed stock to

Barclays Upgrades Viking Holdings (VIK) to Overweight

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:40:59 -0400

(Updated - October 13, 2026 5:40 AM EDT)

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour upgraded Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) from Equalweight to Overweight with a price target of $102.00 (from $90.00).

The analyst comments: “We upgrade VIK to OW from EW, as record-poor European river levels have provided an attractive pullback opportunity in one of the highest quality growth assets within GLL, and VIK moves to our most favored name within the Cruise space.

Following river levels reverting to the lows again in September, we've now seen two straight weeks of week-over-week improvement. Still, the timing of a full-fledged recovery in river levels remains uncertain.

Barclays Upgrades Viking Holdings (VIK) to Overweight

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:40:59 -0400

(Updated - October 13, 2026 5:40 AM EDT)

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour upgraded Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) from Equalweight to Overweight with a price target of $102.00 (from $90.00).

Barclays Upgrades Viking Holdings (VIK) to Overweight

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:40:59 -0400

(Updated - October 13, 2026 5:40 AM EDT)

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour upgraded Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) from Equalweight to Overweight with a price target of $102.00 (from $90.00).

Viking adds new river ship to European fleet

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:55 -0400

Viking (NYSE: VIK) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Rota, a new Viking Longship that will operate on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe.

The vessel accommodates 190 guests in 95 staterooms and includes features such as a patented square bow enabling three full decks, an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace and an asymmetric corridor layout designed to allow two-room suites. The ship will sail itineraries including Rhine Getaway, Grand European Tour, Danube Waltz, Tulips & Windmills, Christmas on the Rhine and Danube Christmas Delights.

"The delivery of the Viking Rota marks another milestone for our award-winning river fleet," said

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Viking Rota Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Rota, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The 190-guest Viking Rota joins its growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

“The delivery of the Viking Rota marks another milestone for our award-winning river fleet,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “As interest in river travel continues

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Viking Rota Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Viking #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans for Sixth Consecutive Year

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Viking Celebrates Six Years at the Top of the Readers’ Choice Awards

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has once again been voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year Viking has been rated at the top of both the river and ocean categories.

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For the sixth consecutive year, Viking has been
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<h1>Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Viking #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans for Sixth Consecutive Year</h1>
<p>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400</p>
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Viking Celebrates Six Years at the Top of the Readers’ Choice Awards

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Buy the pullback in this leisure stock: Stifel

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Stifel believes the selloff in one leisure stock has gone too far, arguing in a note that investors are overstating the impact of low water levels on European rivers.

Viking (NYSE: VIK) shares are down about 25% over the past two months, while the S&P 500 has gained 2%.

Analyst Steven Wieczynski said the move implies the company's entire business is tied to European rivers, when river operations account for less than 45% of its EBITDA. The ocean segment continues to grow as a share of earnings.

"We believe the market has priced in more than enough impact from current and future

UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on Viking Holdings (VIK) as River Levels Not Expected to Remain Low

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:45:55 -0400

UBS analyst Robin Farley reiterated a Buy rating and $121.00 price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK).

The analyst commented, "While we are all watching river levels using navigational data, we would point out that weather forecasts are a better predictor of future river levels, since a week of rainy weather could significantly improve river conditions. So while current forecasts suggest river levels could continue to be low for the next week, we note that the month of October may not be impacted overall, let alone the full Q4...we believe even if river levels were to remain low through Q4, which

Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship, the Viking Sekhmet

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:16:08 -0400

Viking (NYSE: VIK) has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet, in a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.

The ship accommodates 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms and is built to navigate the Nile River. It features a square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The Viking Sekhmet will operate the company's 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, as well as a new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary, both scheduled for 2027.

Both itineraries include a three-night hotel stay in Cairo, visits to sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza and the

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Viking Sekhmet Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships on the Nile River

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.

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Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in
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The Viking Sekhmet Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships on the Nile River

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Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in
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<h1>Viking Holdings (VIK) PT Lowered to $115 at Stifel</h1>
<p>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:07:19 -0400</p>
<p>Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski lowered the price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) to $115.00 (from $120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.</p><p>The analyst comments

Viking Holdings (VIK) PT Lowered to $115 at Stifel

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:07:19 -0400

Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski lowered the price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) to $115.00 (from $120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst comments "We recently hosted VIK’s management team (CEO/President/CFO/IR), for an in-depth ocean ship tour coupled with an extensive company overview/Q&A session. Obviously, European river low water levels have remained the biggest overhang since the middle of the summer. While it’s impossible to know what river water levels will look like in the future, we believe current trading levels have contemplated more than enough eventual impact. We get the sense river demand hasn’t slowed and customers continue to

StoneX Starts Viking Holdings (VIK) at Buy

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:28:48 -0400

StoneX initiates coverage on Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) with a Buy rating and a price target of $99.00.

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Shares of Viking Holdings closed at $79.52 yesterday.