Goldman Sachs maintains Neutral rating on Viking Holdings stock

Published 19/08/2025, 13:52
Goldman Sachs maintains Neutral rating on Viking Holdings stock

Investing.com - Goldman Sachs has reiterated its Neutral rating and $60.00 price target on Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK), a prominent player in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry with a market cap of $26.9 billion, following the company’s second-quarter earnings report. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value, with analyst targets ranging from $46 to $82.

Viking Holdings reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $633 million, exceeding both Goldman Sachs’ estimate of $593 million and the Visible Alpha Consensus Data of $590 million.

The earnings beat was primarily driven by higher net yields of 8.0% compared to consensus expectations of 5.5%, with the company achieving both higher occupancy rates and improved pricing.

For 2025, Viking Holdings has now sold 96% of its capacity at prices 7% higher year-over-year, reaching the high end of its target algorithm with no deceleration from the previous quarter when it reported 92% capacity sold at similar pricing levels.

Looking ahead to 2026, the company has sold 55% of capacity compared to 37% in the prior quarter, but pricing is only up 4% year-over-year, falling short of investor expectations for acceleration to approximately 5%.

In other recent news, Viking Holdings Ltd reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.99, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.79. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.88 billion, marking an 18.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This strong financial performance highlights Viking Holdings’ ability to generate significant growth. These developments have been well-received by investors, as reflected in market reactions. The results underscore the company’s robust operational execution and strategic initiatives. Investors and analysts will likely continue to monitor Viking Holdings for further updates and performance metrics.

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