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NCLH Stock Chart & Stats
$17.26
$0.66(3.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$17.26
$0.66(3.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.63 - $25.13
Previous Close$19.99
Volume17.31M
Average Volume (3M)19.72M
Market Cap
$7.00B
Enterprise Value$25.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$218.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.4
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.67
Shares Outstanding459,187,840
10 Day Avg. Volume19,480,491
30 Day Avg. Volume19,721,595
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.43
Price to Book (P/B)4.60
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio-8.69
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.29
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.88Price Target Upside3.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Restored Profitability And Operating Cash GenerationThe return to positive earnings and strong operating cash flow shows that the core cruise model has recovered substantially from pandemic-era losses. This provides internal funding for operations and investment, while improved profitability supports resilience over the next several quarters.
Cost Savings And Future Capital DisciplineIdentified cost reductions can support margins even when pricing is under pressure, while slower fleet expansion and lower future growth CapEx should improve free cash flow. Together, these actions create a credible path toward stronger cash generation and gradual deleveraging.
Refinancing Improves Liquidity RunwayExtending maturities and increasing revolving capacity reduces immediate refinancing pressure and gives management more flexibility to navigate cyclical demand. Although funding remains expensive, the transaction strengthens liquidity planning and supports continuity while leverage is addressed.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageThe debt-heavy capital structure leaves limited room for operational setbacks in a cyclical travel business. High leverage increases interest and refinancing sensitivity, constrains capital allocation, and can reduce the company’s ability to invest or absorb weaker demand.
Negative And Inconsistent Free Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow has not consistently translated into free cash flow because investment and financing demands remain substantial. Persistent cash deficits reduce financial flexibility, make deleveraging harder, and increase reliance on funding markets for longer-term obligations.
Yield Pressure And Booking Execution ChallengesLower yields directly pressure revenue quality and profitability even with high load factors. The weak booked position and acknowledged marketing and revenue-management execution issues suggest that corrective actions may take time, extending demand and pricing pressure into the next several quarters.
Norwegian Cruise Line News
NCLH FAQ
What was Norwegian Cruise Line’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norwegian Cruise Line lowest stock price was $13.63 and its highest was $25.13 in the past 12 months.
What is Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap is $7.00B.
When is Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Norwegian Cruise Line’s earnings last quarter?
Norwegian Cruise Line released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.411 by $0.069.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norwegian Cruise Line’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line pay dividends?
Norwegian Cruise Line does not currently pay dividends.
What is Norwegian Cruise Line’s EPS estimate?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s EPS estimate is 0.93.
How many shares outstanding does Norwegian Cruise Line have?
Norwegian Cruise Line has 459,187,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norwegian Cruise Line’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norwegian Cruise Line reported an EPS of $0.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.411. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.783%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Norwegian Cruise Line?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NCLH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.88 (3.61% Upside)
$17.88 (3.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NCLH Sentiment 76%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 751.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.19%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), along with its subsidiary companies, operates as a major global cruise enterprise. Its operations span North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and other international markets. The company manages a portfolio of three distinct cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. NCLH offers an extensive range of voyages, from brief three-day excursions to lengthy 180-day expeditions. These itineraries explore a comprehensive list of destinations worldwide, including Scandinavia, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles; the Alaskan wilderness, Canada and New England; Hawaii, Asia, Tahiti, and the South Pacific; Australia and New Zealand; Africa, India, and South America; as well as the Panama Canal and the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded a fleet of 28 ships, providing approximately 59,150 berths for guests. Its travel products are distributed through multiple channels, including independent retail/travel advisors, direct sales onboard its ships, and specialized services for meetings, incentives, and private charters. Founded in 1966, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. maintains its corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.
NCLH Company Deck
NCLH Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of operational progress and meaningful near-term revenue challenges. Highlights include a Q2 financial beat (adjusted EBITDA and EPS), confirmed cost savings totaling several hundred million dollars, leadership hires, product investments (notably Great Stirrup Cay), and a plan to moderate future CapEx that should support free cash flow and deleveraging over time. Offsetting these positives are significant yield declines guided for the remainder of 2026, a below-optimal booked position driven largely by internal marketing and demand-generation shortcomings at the Norwegian brand, expected pressure in early 2027 (notably Q1), and an elevated year-end net leverage above 6x. Management emphasized that many fixes are underway but will take time to translate into revenue recovery, making the near term challenging while providing a path to improvement in the back half of 2027 and into 2028.View all NCLH earnings summariesNCLH Revenue Breakdown
68.05% Passenger ticket
31.95% Onboard and other
NCLH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.88
▲(3.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.13% Insiders
25.98% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
40.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors