Want to see NCLH full AI Analyst Report?
NCLH Stock Chart & Stats
$20.99
$0.09(0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$20.99
$0.09(0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.53 - $27.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.05M
Average Volume (3M)16.38M
Market Cap
$8.93B
Enterprise Value$24.61K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$185.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta1.60
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.26
Shares Outstanding459,110,140
10 Day Avg. Volume12,192,702
30 Day Avg. Volume16,376,959
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.56Price Target Upside-2.07% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)1.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Post‑downturn Revenue & Profit RecoveryThe company has restored demand and returned to operating profit with a positive net margin ~4% in TTM 2026. That sustained top‑line recovery and normalized profitability support long‑term fixed cost coverage, route economics, and reinvestment across its three brands.
Solid Operating Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow (~$2.0–$2.2B) demonstrates the cruise business can generate material core cash even post‑recovery. Persistent OCF underpins debt servicing, maintenance capex and potential deleveraging, giving structural support to operations over months.
Dilution Control Via Cash Settlement Of NotesSwitching exchangeable notes to cash settlement materially limits future equity dilution (estimated ~4M fewer shares in 2026). That structural change improves shareholder capital preservation and makes future EPS recovery and incentive alignment less prone to dilution over the medium term.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageDebt‑heavy capital structure (debt/equity ~6.6x) leaves limited balance‑sheet flexibility for a cyclical travel operator. High leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, reduces capacity to absorb demand shocks, and constrains strategic investments absent sustained cash generation.
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowUneven free cash flow—positive one year but negative thereafter—signals recurring investment and financing drains. That variability hampers reliable debt reduction and capital allocation, leaving the company exposed if operating cash weakens or interest costs rise over the medium term.
Thin And Volatile Net MarginsNet margins are modest (~4%) and have swung widely across the cycle, offering limited buffer against cost inflation (fuel, labor, port fees). For a capital‑intensive, cyclical leisure operator, thin, volatile margins increase earnings sensitivity to demand setbacks and cost shocks.
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 $14.53 and its highest was $27.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap is $8.93B.
When is Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Norwegian Cruise Line’s earnings last quarter?
Norwegian Cruise Line released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.144 by $0.086.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norwegian Cruise Line’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.39.
How many shares outstanding does Norwegian Cruise Line have?
Norwegian Cruise Line has 459,110,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to Norwegian Cruise Line’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Norwegian Cruise Line reported an EPS of $0.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.144. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.559%.
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
Outperform
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.56 (-2.07% Downside)
$20.56 (-2.07% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NCLH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $29.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.43%
Trailing 12-Months
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 Revenue Breakdown
68.05% Passenger ticket
31.95% Onboard and other
NCLH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.56
▼(-2.07% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Trip.com Group Sponsored ADR
―
Expedia
―
Makemytrip
―
Royal Caribbean
―
Viking Holdings
―
Ownership Overview
1.13% Insiders
25.99% Mutual Funds
0.84% Other Institutional Investors
44.43% Public Companies and Individual Investors