"The board of directors estimates that the profit before tax for 2026 will be on par with, or slightly better than, 2025," Viking Line writes in a press release.
The shipping company refers to a decline in traffic and a geopolitical situation that contributes to uncertainty regarding energy prices and emission rights.
"Overall, these factors mean that passenger-related market developments are difficult to assess and are associated with limited forecast certainty," writes Viking Line.
Profit before tax rose to EUR 4.5 million in the fourth quarter of last year, up from EUR 3.7 million in the corresponding quarter of 2024. Turnover rose by 2 percent to EUR 112.6 million.
The board of directors proposes a dividend of 1 euro per share.
