Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)

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California-headquartered Viking was listed in May last year, when it raised $1.5 billion in an initial public offering.

Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove maintains a Neutral rating on Viking Holdings and raises the price target to $51. Despite a slight February slowdown, VIK remains 88% booked for 2025 with 7% pricing growth.

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Goldman Sachs initiates Viking Holdings with a Neutral rating, citing high valuation and limited opportunity for growth in new-to-cruise market.

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JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss reiterated an Overweight rating for Viking Holdings, raising the price target to $58 from $50. The company is projected to see a 19% increase in top-line revenue by 2025, outpacing the Big 3 cruise lines.

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