Viking Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:VIK) shares tumbled 5.48% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, despite the company reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results for 2025. The cruise operator's financial performance showed significant improvement year-over-year, but investors appear to be focusing on other factors.
Viking reported a narrower-than-expected loss of $0.24 per share, beating analyst estimates of a $0.28 loss. This represents a 27.27% improvement from the $0.33 loss per share in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $897.06 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $842.53 million and marking a robust 24.91% increase from the previous year.
Despite these positive results, the stock's pre-market plunge suggests investors may be concerned about other factors, such as the company's future outlook or broader market conditions affecting the travel industry. Viking's plans to take delivery of one ocean ship and nine river vessels during the remainder of 2025 indicate continued expansion, which could be raising questions about capital expenditures and future profitability. As the market digests this information, investors will be closely watching for any additional guidance or commentary from Viking's management regarding their growth strategy and financial projections for the rest of the year.
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