Barclays Raises Viking (VIK) Price Target to $102

Barclays has raised its rating on Viking Holdings to Overweight and set a new price target of $102, a 22.85% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:11 PM EDT

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Barclays raised its price target on Viking Holdings Ltd ($VIK) to $102 from $90 on October 13, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $VIK is up 1.5% to date (from the $82.16 close on Oct 13, 2026).

VIK Viking Holdings Ltd

$83.42 +15.43% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 13, Barclays upgraded Viking Holdings Ltd to an Overweight rating and set a price target of $102, up from a prior target of $90.
Barclays's $102 price target implies 22.85% upside from Viking Holdings Ltd's ($VIK) current $83.03 share price.
Shares of Viking Holdings recently traded at $83.03, which is about 18.6% below the new target price.
The company reported a revenue growth of 16.5% year-over-year, with an EPS of $3.01.

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Barclays has upgraded Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) to an Overweight rating on October 13, 2026, raising its price target from $90 to $102. This new target reflects the firm's confidence in the company's future performance following its recent results.

Other Institutional Activity in Viking Holdings

Capital Research Global Investors boosted its stake in Viking by 2,837,926 shares, bringing its total to 25,523,184 shares valued at about $2.13 billion. FMR, LLC also increased its holdings by 2,915,556 shares, totaling 16,993,566 shares worth around $1.42 billion. In contrast, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reduced its position by 8,899,907 shares, leaving it with 11,244,744 shares valued at approximately $938 million. Meanwhile, Invesco Ltd. cut its stake by 2,975,068 shares, ending with 11,164,987 shares worth about $931 million. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. added 1,795,540 shares, increasing its total to 9,691,495 shares valued at roughly $808 million.

Viking Holdings Ltd Stock Down 1.1%

Viking Holdings shares recently traded at $83.03, which is below the new price target of $102 set by Barclays. The stock is currently about 18.6% below this target, indicating potential upside if the market responds positively to the upgrade. The company has shown strong performance, with a revenue growth of 16.5% year-over-year and a net margin of 19.3%.

12-month forecast

$VIK price target

Viking Holdings Ltd daily closes and this analyst's $102 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Viking Holdings reported revenue of approximately $6.97 billion and an EPS of $3.01. The company has a remarkable return on equity of 139.6%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Viking Holdings Ltd

Insider transactions show that several officers sold shares recently. Anton Hofmann sold 59,956 shares at an average price of $91.00 on June 10, 2026, totaling about $541,996. He also sold 94,276 shares on June 15, 2026, valued at approximately $8.99 million. Richard Marnell sold 17,566 shares on June 16, 2026, for around $1.64 million. Milton Hugh sold 20,000 shares on September 11, 2026, valued at about $1.71 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 13, 2026, Barclays raised its price target for Viking Holdings to $102, upgrading its rating to Overweight from Equal-Weight. This follows a series of ratings from other firms, including Truist Securities, which maintained a Buy rating with a target of $98, and StoneX, which initiated coverage with a Buy rating at a target of $99.

About Viking Holdings

Viking Holdings Ltd operates in the consumer cyclical sector, focusing on providing passenger cruises in North America, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers river and ocean cruises primarily for English-speaking passengers. This recent upgrade by Barclays highlights the market's positive outlook on Viking's ability to grow in the travel services industry.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Viking Holdings as it approaches its next earnings date on November 18, 2026. The recent analyst upgrades suggest a positive outlook for the company, but the stock is currently trading below the new target price set by Barclays.