2 Cruise Line Stocks Are Moving in Different Directions

Goldman Sachs downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line while upgrading Viking this week. NCL is now trading for just 7 times forward earnings, but it's been a historical laggard in more ways than one.

The Motley Fool • Dec 10, 2025

Goldman Sachs Just Upgraded Viking Holdings Stock to a Buy and Cut Norwegian Cruise Line. Here's Which Stock Could Soar In 2026 and Beyond.

Norwegian Cruise Line has underperformed peers like Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Goldman Sachs expects the Caribbean market to become more saturated next year.

The Motley Fool • Dec 9, 2025

Viking Recognized in Cruise Critic's 2025 Best in Cruise Awards

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest consumer cruise site. In the 2025 Best in Cruise Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with eight awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories. In the Luxury (Ocean) category, Viking received four awards: #1 Cruisers' Choice Cruise Line, Best Enrichment, Best for Remote Workers and Best Spa—an award it has won every year since introducing.

Business Wire • Dec 3, 2025

Dow Jones Retail Giant Walmart, Three Others In Or Near Buy Zones

Dow Jones retail giant Walmart stock is in buying range following a recent breakout move. Urban Outfitters and Viking are also names to watch.

Investors Business Daily • Dec 2, 2025

CCL or VIK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with Carnival (CCL) and Viking Holdings (VIK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 1, 2025

Stock Of The Day Viking Holdings Cruising Toward New Buy Point

Viking stock is already up more than 40% in 2025 as rivals struggle.

Investors Business Daily • Nov 24, 2025

Should You Forget Carnival Corp Stock? Why You Might Want to Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead.

Carnival remains the largest cruise line by revenue and passenger count, and its stock sells at a low valuation. Viking has succeeded in many respects by taking the opposite approach from Carnival.

The Motley Fool • Nov 23, 2025

Viking Holdings Q3: Smooth Sailing With Fleet Growth, But Fairly Valued

Viking Holdings Ltd. reported very good Q3 financials. The brand's itineraries continue to attract customers, underlined by continued bookings growth. Fleet growth continues to boost VIK's earnings outlook for upcoming years. Improvements in operational metrics enabled VIK to achieve high earnings growth, making capital returns very good.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

Viking Holdings Analysts Raise Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: VIK) posted better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter on Wednesday.

Benzinga • Nov 20, 2025

Viking Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Improve Year Over Year

VIK's third-quarter 2025 revenues benefit from increased Capacity Passenger Cruise Days (capacity PCDs), higher Occupancy and higher revenue per PCD.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 20, 2025