Viking Holdings Ltd.

Viking Holdings Ltd.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Viking Holdings Ltd.Viking Holdings Ltd.34.3-112%6.60.4

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 14, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong start to FY26 + bookings visibility (most important “good”): - Management reported Q1 2026 revenue up 17.5% YoY to >$1B and adjusted gross margin up 16.9% YoY to $717M, driving net yield $596 (~+9.5% YoY). - Adjusted EBITDA $105M (+43.9% YoY). Net loss $54.2M, improving by >$51M YoY (quarterly seasonality noted). - Bookings position is excellent: 2026 is ~92% booked (advanced bookings $6.2B, +13% YoY) with capacity +~7%; 2027 is ~38% booked (advanced bookings $3.4B, +31% vs same point in 2025) with capacity +~15%. This is the core reason the company is confident in the forward outlook.
Earnings quality/cost drivers: solid pricing and mix; maintenance elevated but variable: - Vessel expenses excluding fuel per capacity passenger day (PCD) up 10.6% YoY, attributed mainly to repair & maintenance and specifically tied to project schedules (company emphasized this is not “managed quarter to quarter,” so volatility can occur). - River vs Ocean: - River: occupancy 93.7%, net yield $761 (+28.3% YoY); capacity PCDs -8.4% YoY due to intentional removal of lower-yield winter Europe capacity and added Egypt/Vietnam capacity (higher yield). - Ocean: occupancy 95%, net yield $527 (+5.6% YoY); capacity PCDs +10% YoY from Viking Vesta (began July 2025). - Fuel: company said higher fuel prices did not hurt Q1 due to timing, but expect some effect as the year progresses; they partially mitigate via fixed-price river contracts for much of 2026 and ocean fleet fuel-efficiency (fuel ~4% of adjusted gross margin in 2025).
Outlook/targets reiterated (forecast framework, not a new numeric guide): - Company reiterated its long-standing target: mid-single-digit yield growth across core products (condition: macro conditions stable). - 2027 curve strength is attributed to timing + product mix (higher-yield itineraries/cabin classes sold earlier), but management stressed curves can change based on remaining inventory and dynamic pricing through the season. - Questioned on “could yields settle higher than mid-single digits?”—answer: they believe the target remains appropriate; remaining year progression depends on mix/availability.

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$93.94

Target Price by Analysts

1.8% upsideViking Holdings Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$-30.96

Current Fair Value

133.6% downside

Overvalued by 133.6% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$40.98 Billion
Enterprise Value$37.34 Billion
Dividend Yield$- (-)
Earnings per Share$2.59
Beta1.59
Outstanding Shares445,883,000

Return

Return on Equity112.36%ROE
Return on Assets9.08%
Return on Invested Capital22.59%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio34.32P/E Ratio
PEG-70.84PEG
Price to Sales6.59Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio46.13Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue5.61
Enterprise Value to EBIT24.43
Enterprise Value to Net Income31
Total Debt to Enterprise0.01
Debt to Equity0.38Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
June 3, 2026
EPS Estimate
$-0.13
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.01 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 18, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.24
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.14 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.8647 33.69%
Total Calls834,600 20.71%
Total Puts721,700 97.75%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %46.63% 0.42%
Total Invested$15.20B 3.91%
Investors Holding523 42.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Viking Holdings Ltd.

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the technical analysis and revenue estimates for tax legislation, directly influencing the specifics of tax policy that affect corporate structures and financial markets, including those relevant to a global operator like Viking.

Finance

As the primary tax-writing committee, its decisions on corporate tax rates, international tax treaties, and trade policy (e.g., tariffs on imported ships or supplies) directly impact Viking's profitability and cost structure.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

This committee influences onboard health regulations (e.g., CDC guidelines for cruise ships) and labor laws affecting international crew members, directly impacting Viking's operational costs and compliance.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This committee has vast direct regulatory authority over interstate and international maritime commerce, passenger safety, consumer protection, and telecommunications for ships, making it a primary oversight body for cruise lines.

Energy and Natural Resources

Fuel is a major operating expense for a cruise line. This committee's oversight of national energy policy directly influences fuel costs and potential mandates for energy efficiency, significantly impacting Viking's profitability.

Environment and Public Works

This committee's regulations on environmental protection (e.g., emissions, waste disposal for vessels) and port infrastructure directly affect the operational costs, compliance requirements, and potential expansion of a cruise line.

Foreign Relations

The global nature of cruise operations means this committee's influence on foreign policy, international travel advisories, visa policies, and sanctions can directly impact Viking's routes, customer base, and international agreements.