Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, VIK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Viking Holdings Ltd is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $37.01B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 18 Water Transportation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 182.4% is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
For VIK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 33.0%, measured on 220 forecast dates between 2025-03-14 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 29.0%, measured on 263 forecast dates between 2025-03-14 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How VIK ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Transportation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $37.01B | 2/18 |
| P/E Ratio | 18.66x | 4/10 |
| EPS | $4.47 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $25.42 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 182.4% | 1/9 |
| ROA | 16.3% | 2/10 |
| ROIC | 40.6% | 2/12 |
| Gross Margin | 43.6% | 3/7 |
| Operating Margin | 23.4% | 6/12 |
| Net Margin | 17.7% | 6/11 |
| EBT Margin | 18.0% | 5/12 |
| Tax Rate | 1.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79x | 8/16 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.77x | 6/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 11.18x | 1/15 |
| Working Capital | -$1.21B | 12/16 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.93B | 4/14 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.92x | 1/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 79.4x | 1/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 66.4x | 2/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 5 days | 8/8 |
| Days Inventory | 6 days | 5/6 |
| Payables Period | 15 days | 5/7 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -5 days | 2/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $11.28B | 4/8 |
| Operating Income | $2.64B | 4/15 |
| Net Income | $2.00B | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.79B | 3/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $6.36B | 5/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VIK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 444M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $4.50B | |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $3.80B | |
| Accounts Receivable | $142M | |
| Inventory | $96M | |
| Short-term Debt | $5.46B |
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Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Viking Holdings Ltd (Water Transportation): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $37.01B |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd | ▶ | $74.27B |
| CCL Carnival Corp Ltd. | ▶ | $34.83B |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | ▼ | $17.29B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | ▶ | $7.20B |
| MATX Matson, Inc. | ▼ | $7.03B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ▶ | $6.91B |
| GLNG Golar Lng Ltd | ▼ | $4.58B |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | ▼ | $3.35B |
| NAT Nordic American Tankers Ltd | ▲ | $1.62B |
| FLNG Flex Lng Ltd. | ▼ | $1.53B |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd | ▲ | $475M |
| KNOP Knot Offshore Partners Lp | ▼ | $336M |
| EDRY Eurodry Ltd. | ▲ | $131M |
| DLNG Dynagas Lng Partners Lp | ▼ | $121M |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc | ▲ | $38M |
| USEA United Maritime Corp | ▲ | $24M |
| RUBI Rubico Inc. | ▼ | $350K |
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Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, VIK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Viking Holdings Ltd stock predictions?
For VIK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 33.0%, measured on 220 forecast dates between 2025-03-14 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 29.0%, measured on 263 forecast dates between 2025-03-14 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Viking Holdings Ltd forecasts updated?
Viking Holdings Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Viking Holdings Ltd's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, VIK included, share the SEC industry code Water Transportation. The largest are: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP), Kirby Corp (KEX), Matson, Inc. (MATX), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.