Insider buying last 90 days
No open-market insider purchases were filed for VIK in the last 90 days.
From Form 4 filings, dated to when each was filed.
This week's move centers on Viking's fleet expansion and new product launches. The company took delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Haki, a 190-guest vessel set to operate on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, part of a broader expansion that includes 17 additional river ships by 2028, 11 ocean ships by 2032, and two expedition ships by 2031. Viking also introduced a 19-day Grand Nile Journey itinerary beginning in 2028, extending its luxury river cruise lineup. Coverage this week framed these additions alongside investor reaction to the new offerings and a separate view suggesting the shares could be meaningfully undervalued.
Viking closed at $91.17, up 6.2%, with the close sitting above both the 50-day average of $84.21 and the 200-day average of $85.41. The one-month return stands at 11.7%, though the three-month return remains negative at -14.1%. The GekkoIndex reads 48.1, placing the stock in the Neutral zone, down 6.8 over the past five sessions. Gekko Fair Value is set at $94.23, putting the current price 3.2% below that mark.
Over the next 20 trading days, the next earnings report is scheduled for 18 November 2026, before the open, 13 days away, following a last reported EPS of $1.31 against an estimate of $1.26, which was met with a -7.9% reaction. Across the last eight quarters, five produced beats, with an average absolute reaction of 4.5%. Analyst coverage includes 14 buy ratings against 1 hold and 1 sell among 16 firms, with a consensus target of $109.23. No insider, Congress or unusual options activity appears within their respective windows.
Written by AI from the Nov 4, 2026 close and checked automatically against the figures on this page.
Viking scores 0 supportive, 3 mixed and 1 headwind across the 4 checklist items with data.
Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.
0 supportive3 mixed1 headwind
Averages disagree
Close $91.17 sits between the 50-day ($84.21) and 200-day ($85.41) averages, or the averages disagree.
See the chart48.1, Neutral
Reading 48.1 is in the Neutral zone.
See the GekkoIndex3.2% below
Price is within 5% of Gekko Fair Value (3.2% below).
See fair valueNo data
No insider, Congress or unusual options activity in the window.
See smart moneyReports in 13 days
Reports on Nov 18, 2026, 13 days away — inside a typical 20-trading-day hold.
See earningsNo data
Not enough years of history for a seasonal read.
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Viking closed at $91.17 on Nov 4, 2026, +50.8% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $56.37 to $110.09.
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Viking carries passengers by sea and river, offering voyages and related touring services to travelers in North America, the United Kingdom, and other markets worldwide. It has built a name around guided cruise travel, pairing transportation with organized tour experiences for its guests.
The company runs its business through two main operating segments, River and Ocean, reflecting the two types of voyages it offers. Alongside carrying passengers, Viking also acts as a tour operator, arranging the broader travel activities that accompany its cruises for the customers who book them.
Viking was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the ticker VIK.
Viking’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 48.1, in the Neutral zone, down 6.8 points over five sessions.
Down 6.8 points over five sessions.
Reading for Nov 4, 2026
| Zone | Readings | 5 days | 20 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying | 18 | +1.0% | +2.3% | ||
| Accumulation | 135 | +0.1% | +4.5% | ||
| Neutral (current zone) | 410 | +1.4% | +4.4% | ||
| Distribution | 60 | +0.8% | +1.6% | ||
| Selling | 0 | Not available | |||
Average VIK share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Neutral readings averaged +1.0% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.
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Viking trades 3.2% below Gekko Fair Value of $94.23, so the shares are about fair value on Gekko’s estimate.
Gekko’s own estimate of what Viking shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.
$94.23
Gekko Fair Value, Nov 4, 2026
3.2% below fair value · About fair value
At the end of Aug 2026 the price was 19.4% below the estimate.
No open-market insider purchases were filed for Viking, and no Congress trades were disclosed, in the last 90 days.
Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.
No open-market insider purchases were filed for VIK in the last 90 days.
From Form 4 filings, dated to when each was filed.
No trades in VIK were disclosed by members of Congress in the last 90 days.
From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.
Viking has been buying back its own shares.
From company filings.
0of the funds Gekko tracks hold VIK.
Viking reports on Nov 18, 2026, before the open (13 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 5 of its last 8 reports.
Nov 18, 2026
Expected before the open, 13 days away
| Reported | EPS | Revenue | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $1.31 est $1.26 | $2.19B est $2.14B | −7.9% |
| May 14, 2026 | −$0.11 est −$0.11 | $1.05B est $1.01B | +1.9% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.67 est $0.48 | $1.72B est $1.62B | +1.7% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $1.20 est $1.20 | $2.00B est $1.99B | +5.5% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $0.99 est $1.00 | $1.88B est $1.85B | −2.7% |
| May 20, 2025 | −$0.24 est −$0.29 | $897.1M est $841.2M | −8.5% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.45 est $0.33 | $1.35B est $1.34B | −5.2% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.89 est $0.82 | $1.68B est $1.37B | −2.2% |
“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
Analysts’ average 12-month price target for Viking is $109.23, +19.8% from the last close, from 16 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.
Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 16 firms.
| Date | Firm | Target | vs price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | Morgan Stanley | $94 | +3.1% |
| Oct 20 | Susquehanna | $100 | +9.7% |
| Oct 13 | Barclays | $102 | +11.9% |
| Oct 13 | Bank of America Securities | $105 | +15.2% |
| Oct 13 | Bernstein | $120 | +31.6% |
Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.
Viking’s market cap is $40.72B, with a P/E ratio of 28.9 and revenue of $6.97B over the last twelve months.
Coverage of Viking this week reads positive: 5 positive, 1 neutral and 0 negative headlines.
Viking’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.
| Stock | GekkoIndex zone | vs Fair Value |
|---|---|---|
| MARMarriott International | Distribution | 37.0% above |
| ABNBAirbnb | Neutral | 15.8% above |
| RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises | Distribution | 9.3% above |
| HLTHilton Worldwide | Neutral | 31.5% above |
| CCLCarnival | Distribution | 10.3% above |
| HHyatt Hotels | Neutral | 26.7% below |
A peer links to its own page where one exists.
Viking’s market cap is $40.72B at the Nov 4, 2026 close of $91.17, with 318.9M shares outstanding. The shares trade on a P/E ratio of 28.9.
The consensus analyst 12-month price target for Viking is $109.23, +19.8% from the last close. Of the 16 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 14 rate it a buy, 1 a hold and 1 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.
On Gekko’s estimate Viking is about fair value: the Nov 4, 2026 close of $91.17 is 3.2% below Gekko Fair Value of $94.23. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.
Viking is expected to report on Nov 18, 2026, before the market opens (13 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $1.27 per share on revenue of $2.21B. Viking beat the earnings estimate in 5 of its last 8 reports, moving 4.5% on average across the report.
Viking’s 52-week high is $110.09 and its 52-week low is $56.37; it closed at $91.17 on Nov 4, 2026, +50.8% over the past year.
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