We recently published a list of Jim Cramer Discussed These 10 Stocks Recently. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discussed recently.
Last Friday, Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money, raised an interesting point about the state of IPOs and their potential growth, had the new administration approached tariff policies more thoughtfully.
“It’s worth thinking about this week for a moment and what it would’ve meant just a few months ago if things hadn’t gotten so far off the rails. What would’ve really happened? What would we have been talking about if it hadn’t been about these ephemeral issues of trade and tariffs?”
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He questioned what the conversation would have been like if the White House had taken a more balanced and measured stance in negotiations with trading partners, one that would not have negatively impacted the stock market or shaken consumer confidence. He speculated that if that had been the case, we might have been celebrating our tenth multi-billion dollar IPO by now.
“Except unfortunately the new president and antitrust regulators are much tougher than anybody expected, even if they’re tough in a different way from the Biden people. Turns out the Trump regulators share the same anti-business philosophy as the Biden people.”
He also discussed how recent IPOs, which were once among the most talked-about stocks, have now turned into disappointing performers in just a month. Cramer noted that when fear takes hold of the market, investors often panic and sell off even the most promising stocks. In fact, he pointed out that many of the recent IPOs have been hit hard, as nervous investors are quick to cash out.
“Now here’s the bottom line: Even after today’s rebound, tons of stocks are still so far down from their highs and I think we’ve reached a point where you can hunt for opportunities in the hardest hit names assuming you stick with the best operators.”
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Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 52
Cramer shared that, as regular viewers are aware, he is a big supporter of the cruise lines, and Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIK) stands out as a distinctive company with a strong emphasis on catering to affluent American baby boomers. He noted that throughout last year and into the first few weeks of 2025, its stock saw a steady rise. It reached a peak of just over $53 in early February, just before the broader market experienced a significant sell-off. Cramer expressed his satisfaction watching the stock perform well, as it continued to climb in value over that period.
“Since then, the stock’s fallen back to $40, down roughly 25% from its highs just over a month ago… The cruise lines are different from other travel plays. They represent incredible value versus traditional vacation alternatives…For Viking in particular, we have a fresher company-specific catalyst. On Tuesday morning, the company reported an excellent quarter with in-line revenue and impressive 9-cent earnings beat off a 36-cent basis…
Management also had some very positive commentary about the full-year forecast with CEO Torstein Hagen noting that the company was growing capacity for its core products by 12% this year, delivery of 11 new ships; they’re already 88% booked for the 2025 season. So it sounds like smooth sailing for Viking at present. And we got this update after the tariff rain of terror had already started. With the stock down meaningfully to the point where it now roughly trades at 17 times this year’s earnings estimate, I think it’s another one that’s worth buying right here.”
Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK) operates in the passenger shipping and transportation industry. Besides providing passenger transport services, it also offers various tourism experiences, including tours and related activities for its passengers.
Overall, VIK ranks 3rd on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discussed recently. While we acknowledge the potential of VIK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than VIK but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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