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Viking (VIK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$36.45
+0.52 (+1.45%)
(As of 08/21/2024 ET)

Viking - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Viking in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for VIK.

Consensus Price Target

$36.00
-1.23% Downside
High Forecast$40.00
Average Forecast$36.00
Low Forecast$29.00

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Viking, the average price target is $36.00. The highest price target for VIK is $40.00, while the lowest price target for VIK is $29.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.23% from the current price of $36.45.

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/23/23 to 8/22/24
1 Month Ago
7/24/23 to 7/23/24
3 Months Ago
5/25/23 to 5/24/24
1 Year Ago
8/23/22 to 8/23/23
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy
N/A
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
N/A
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A
Consensus Price Target$36.00$35.83$37.00N/A
Forecasted Upside-1.23% Downside15.60% Upside26.09% UpsideN/A
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VIK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VIK Price Targets by Month

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Viking Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVikingTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.57
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.23% Downside37.30% Upside8.75% Upside
News Sentiment RatingNeutral News
Neutral News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/20/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$33.00 ➝ $35.00-1.41%
7/23/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $40.00+8.28%
7/2/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
B. Montour
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$39.00+17.26%
6/25/2024HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$36.00+16.02%
6/21/2024Truist Financial
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C. Scholes
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Initiated CoverageHold$38.00+20.83%
5/28/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$37.00+24.66%
5/28/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$29.00-2.29%
5/28/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$34.00+14.56%
5/28/2024UBS Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$35.00+17.92%
5/28/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$35.00+17.92%
5/22/2024Melius Research
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C. Cunningham
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Initiated CoverageBuy$37.00+26.11%

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VIK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viking's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Viking is $36.00, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $29.00.

Should I buy or sell Viking stock right now?

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viking in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VIK shares.

Does Viking's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Viking's stock has a predicted upside of 15.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Viking?
Do Wall Street analysts like Viking more than its competitors?

Analysts like Viking more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Viking is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how VIK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VIK) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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