Viking Q2 Revenue Up 16.5% to $2.19B, EPS $1.31; 2027 Bookings Strong
VIK sits 76% above its 52-week low of $56.06.
Summary
Viking reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.19B, up 16.5% YoY, with Adjusted EBITDA up 18.2% to $748.4M. Bookings for 2027 are already 53% sold, up 21% in advance bookings, signaling strong forward demand.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · VIK
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Q2 Revenue and Profit Growth
Total revenue was $2,190.5M, up 16.5% YoY, and Adjusted EBITDA was $748.4M, up 18.2% YoY. Diluted EPS was $1.31, up from $0.99 a year ago.
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Strong Bookings Position
As of August 9, 2026, 96% of 2026 capacity and 53% of 2027 capacity are sold. Advance bookings for 2027 are $4,711M, up 21% YoY.
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Fleet Expansion
Took delivery of Viking Mira and four river vessels. Exercised options for two ocean ships scheduled for 2032 delivery.
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Balance Sheet Strength
Net leverage was 1.2x as of June 30, 2026, with $4.0B in cash and an undrawn $1.0B revolver.
Analysis · VIK · Energy & Transportation
A strong second quarter for Viking saw revenue climb 16.5% and Adjusted EBITDA rise 18.2%, powered by fleet expansion and firmer pricing. Demand visibility is robust: 96% of 2026 capacity and 53% of 2027 capacity are already sold, with advance bookings for 2027 up 21%. Net leverage remains low at 1.2x, and the company continues to grow its fleet, including exercising options for two additional ocean ships.
At the time of this filing, VIK was trading at $98.50 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $43.9B. The 52-week trading range was $56.06 to $110.09. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.