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VIK Stock Forecast: Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$85
+1.19% on the day

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) hold a median 12-month price target of $112 — +31.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$38.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
42 / 100
Median analyst target
$112
Analysts covering
22
Revenue$2.2B+16.5% y/y
Operating income$643.9M
Net income$587.7M
Free cash flow−$346.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
−16.3%
YTD
+19.0%
1Y
+30.1%
From 52W high
−21.5%
From 52W low
+48.9%
$57
$108
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VIK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
42 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
80
Quality
80
Growth
59
Revisions
50
Accruals
47
Issuance
43
Value
37
Volatility
29
Size
6

Momentum (80): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (29): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VIK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VIK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VIKHigh $138Median $112Low $82

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says22 analysts
19 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $82Median $112High $138

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$93 → $90
24 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsUnderperform$75 → $82
20 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$125 → $120
20 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
19 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$100 → $121
19 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
5 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$109 → $128
31 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$108 → $120
21 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$101 → $113
21 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
17 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
17 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$100 → $115
14 July 2026BNP ParibasReiteratesOutperform—
14 July 2026BNP ParibasReiteratesOutperform$104 → $121
14 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$95 → $108
14 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$86 → $93
9 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VIK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

VIK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) returned +30.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VIK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VIKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VIK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
15
Fundamentals

Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) (VIK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
28.2×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
5.4×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / book
23.4×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
21.1×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
33.8%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Gross margin
45.5%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Operating margin
29.4%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Net margin
19.3%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
139.6%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.1%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) (VIK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) has a market value of $38.0B and an enterprise value of $40.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.0B. The latest quarter grew 16.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.3B, a 19.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.01.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B.

  • Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) spent $0.0 on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 446.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 28.2×; forward P/E: 19.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) employs 13,000 people — $536K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VIK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTravel Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VIKViking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)$38.0B
42
EXPEExpedia Group, Inc.$33.7B
100
CCLCarnival Corp. Ltd.$31.5B
58
RCLRoyal Caribbean Group$70.4B
45
ABNBAirbnb, Inc.$101.6B
85
BKNGBooking Holdings, Inc.$135.3B
77
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.$6.7B
24

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VIK news & analysis

Viking Announces Float Out of Second Hydrogen-Powered Ship

Business Wire · 11 Sept 2026positive

Viking announced the float out of the Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions. The ship is scheduled for delivery in May 2027 and will spend its inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Why it matters — This marks a construction milestone for Viking's expanding hydrogen-powered fleet, indicating progress on its zero-emission ship program.

Viking Announces $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

Business Wire · 10 Sept 2026positive

Viking Holdings Ltd announced that its board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 billion of the company's outstanding ordinary shares. The company's President and CEO Leah Talactac stated the authorization reflects confidence in Viking's long-term prospects, strong financial position, and ability to generate substantial cash flow.

Why it matters — A $1 billion share repurchase authorization signals management confidence in Viking's financial position and could affect VIK's share count and long-term shareholder value.

Baron SMID Cap ETF Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Seeking Alpha · 4 Sept 2026neutral

Baron SMID Cap ETF detailed its Q2 2026 portfolio activity, reporting it initiated a position in Advanced Drainage Systems, views Axon Enterprise as a competitive software provider, and sold its HeartFlow position due to growing competitive concerns in that market.

Why it matters — A Viking Holdings watcher would care only in that the report describes broader mid-cap equity positioning but contains no mention of Viking Holdings or any directly relevant information.

Why a Lack of Rain in Europe Has Left Viking Stock Stranded

Barrons · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Viking Holdings is facing historically low water levels in Europe that have disrupted its cruise operations. Despite these challenges, Wall Street analysts continue to see significant upside for the cruise stock.

Why it matters — Low European water levels could disrupt Viking's cruise itineraries and operations, making this an operational headwind worth watching for VIK investors.

Viking is a best of breed company, says Jim Cramer

CNBC Television · 31 Aug 2026positive

CNBC's Jim Cramer, host of 'Mad Money', shared his take on Viking after a decline in the stock, describing the company as a best-of-breed operator.

Why it matters — A prominent commentator's favorable characterization of Viking as best of breed offers context for investors following the stock after its recent decline.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VIK stock

What is the VIK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) have a median 12-month price target of $112, with estimates ranging from $82 to $138. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VIK stock a buy right now?

Of the 22 analysts covering Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda), 19 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VIK?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) ranks 42 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (80 of 100).

Will VIK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +31.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) 42 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VIK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VIK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $82 to $138 over the next 12 months.

How has VIK stock performed over the past year?

Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) returned +30.1% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda) do?

Viking Holdings Ltd is a Bermuda-based travel company that operates destination-focused passenger cruises across rivers, oceans, and expedition routes worldwide. Its business centers on curated journeys for English-speaking travelers, with offerings that span river, ocean, and expedition cruising and include itineraries across Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and other international destinations.

What is the latest news on VIK?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 11 Sept 2026): "Viking Announces Float Out of Second Hydrogen-Powered Ship". Viking announced the float out of the Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions. The ship is scheduled for delivery in May 2027 and will spend its inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Company

About Viking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda).

Viking Holdings Ltd is a Bermuda-based travel company that operates destination-focused passenger cruises across rivers, oceans, and expedition routes worldwide. Its business centers on curated journeys for English-speaking travelers, with offerings that span river, ocean, and expedition cruising and include itineraries across Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, and other international destinations. The company’s product portfolio is built around immersive travel experiences, combining onboard accommodations with guided shore excursions, cultural programming, and destination-rich itineraries. Viking also maintains land operations and other supporting tourism activities that complement its cruise services. The company plays a significant role in the leisure travel market by serving customers seeking small-ship cruising and experience-led journeys across multiple regions and trip formats.

CEO Ms. Leah Talactac · 13,000 employees · Bermuda · https://www.viking.com