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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 - $26.09
Previous Close$19.99
Volume17.31M
Average Volume (3M)14.55M
Market Cap
$6.53B
Enterprise Value$25.55K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$218.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.67
Shares Outstanding459,187,840
10 Day Avg. Volume17,619,687
30 Day Avg. Volume14,550,596
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
$19.07Price Target Upside10.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryThe return to solid profitability and positive operating performance demonstrates substantial recovery from pandemic-era losses. Revenue scale, positive earnings, and a meaningful gross margin provide a stronger operating base, although sustaining these gains remains important for improving financial resilience.
Structural Cost SavingsCost-reduction actions can provide durable support to earnings because they improve the economics of each sailing rather than relying only on higher demand. The sizable cumulative savings target should help offset pricing pressure and strengthen margins if execution remains effective.
Future CapEx ModerationA substantial reduction in future growth investment could improve free cash flow and create more capacity for debt reduction after the current fleet expansion cycle. Moderating capacity growth also indicates a more disciplined capital-intensity profile over the longer term.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageThe debt-heavy capital structure leaves the company more exposed to downturns in a cyclical travel business. High leverage can absorb substantial cash through interest and financing needs, limiting flexibility to invest, withstand weaker demand, or accelerate balance-sheet repair.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow despite positive earnings indicates that investment and financing demands are currently consuming the cash produced by operations. This weak conversion reduces near-term flexibility and makes deleveraging more dependent on sustained operating improvement and lower capital spending.
Yield And Booking PressureFalling yields and an underdeveloped booking position indicate that demand generation and pricing execution remain meaningful operational challenges. Continued pressure can constrain revenue per passenger and margins, while management changes may take time to restore booking momentum.
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 $26.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s market cap is $6.53B.
When is Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 41 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 0.9.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$19.07 (10.47% Upside)
$19.07 (10.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NCLH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 751.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-44.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$19.07
▲(10.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.13% Insiders
25.98% Mutual Funds
31.62% Other Institutional Investors
11.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors