Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH)
NYSE:NCLH
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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)22.28M
Market Cap
$9.36B
Enterprise Value$24.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$185.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta1.65
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. Volume19,856,311
30 Day Avg. Volume22,278,091
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 Cap2.57
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.11Price Target Upside0.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Brand PortfolioOwning distinct brands across contemporary, premium and luxury segments provides durable market coverage and pricing optionality. It supports demand diversification, cross‑sell, loyalty depth and route optimization, helping revenue resilience across economic cycles and traveler cohorts.
Consistent Operating Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow demonstrates the core cruise operations convert revenues into cash, a structural advantage for funding vessel investment, working capital and gradual debt reduction. Consistent OCF underpins long‑term liquidity even if free cash flow varies.
Governance And Dilution ActionsA governance refresh, board declassification and shifting exchangeable notes to cash settlement reduce dilution risk and strengthen oversight. These structural changes improve accountability and investor alignment, aiding long‑term strategic execution and capital‑allocation discipline.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageExtremely elevated leverage materially limits financial flexibility for a cyclical travel operator. High debt magnifies downside risk from demand shocks, increases refinancing and interest exposure, and constrains the company’s ability to invest or return capital during weaker periods.
Uneven Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow reduces capacity to pay down debt or fund strategic initiatives without external financing. Persistent negative FCF in recent periods signals heavier capex, working capital or financing drains that heighten refinancing risk amid the firm’s large debt burden.
Thin, Volatile ProfitabilityModest net margins and historic volatility leave a small earnings cushion against input cost swings (fuel, labor, food) and demand shifts. For a capital‑intensive, cyclical business, thin margins increase earnings sensitivity and impair ability to self‑fund growth or rapid deleveraging.
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 $9.36B.
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 35 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 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 0.39.
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
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Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.11 (0.58% Upside)
$21.11 (0.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NCLH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.04%
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 Company Deck
NCLH Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of clear operational and financial progress (Q4 and FY2025 EBITDA, margin and EPS gains, cost discipline, strong luxury bookings, strategic fleet orders, and positive early results from Great Stirrup Cay) alongside meaningful near-term challenges driven by execution missteps, a premature 40% capacity increase in the Caribbean, behind-curve bookings, and revised 2026 top-line guidance (Q1 yield decline and full-year yields roughly flat). Management has refreshed leadership, is prioritizing revenue management and technology investment, and expects cost discipline to continue, but acknowledged that meaningful top-line recovery will take time to materialize given booking lead times. On balance, positive historical results and structural fixes are counterbalanced by material short-term execution and guidance headwinds, so the overall tone is cautious and focused on a multi-quarter turnaround.View all NCLH earnings summariesNCLH Revenue Breakdown
68.05% Passenger ticket
31.95% Onboard and other
NCLH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.11
▲(0.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.13% Insiders
25.74% Mutual Funds
32.51% Other Institutional Investors
12.29% Public Companies and Individual Investors