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NCLH·Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

$14.88
-0.44 (-2.87%)
After Hours
High
$15.39
Open
$15.25
Market Cap
7.02B
52W High
$25.13
Low
$14.76
P. Close
$14.88
P/E
9.23
52W Low
$13.63
Fwd P/E
9.79
DailyIQ Est.
$20.04
Inst. Ownership
0.0%
Short Interest
21.21%
Days to Cover
4.5
Technical Score (1D)
8
BEARISH
News Sentiment
53
MIXED
On Oct 13, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a US$750 million refinancing aimed at reducing debt and lowering future interest costs, a move that analysts said could improve cash‑flow timing and support earnings. The same day, BofA Securities reported that the company had posted a positive read‑through on demand, indicating stronger than expected Q3 results and a higher Q4 outlook, with accelerated booking momentum through the summer contributing to a Q3 net‑yield beat. Also on Oct 13, BofA Securities cut its price target for NCLH from $21 to $17, while maintaining an overweight rating and lowering its mean target to $19.04, citing concerns about future earnings and market conditions. The refinancing was viewed as a potential bargain for value‑focused investors, given that NCLH’s share price had fallen 40.2 % over five years, prompting a valuation debate. The positive demand read‑through was seen as a supportive factor for the company’s Q4 outlook, according to the bank. The price target reduction reflected a downgrade in the firm’s outlook, signaling caution among analysts about the company’s future performance.
LOW TARGET
$13 -12.2%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$20 +32.1%
20 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$32 +116.1%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$13.00 - $32.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/8/19/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$20.04 (+35.3%)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
NCLH
Description
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise operator, offering distinct vacation experiences through its three brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company provides a comprehensive leisure package centered around onboard amenities such as dining, entertainment, and retail, complemented by shore excursions at various ports of call. NCLH's cruise itineraries span a diverse range of destinations, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, appealing to a broad spectrum of travelers. Established in 1966, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and strategically positions itself within the cruise industry by offering varied experiences to meet different customer preferences.
Bought (1Y)
1,578,000 shares
$28.2M
Sold (1Y)
0 shares
$0
PAGLIUCA STEPHEN G-
Buy685,000 shares2026-06-02
PAGLIUCA STEPHEN G-
Buy695,000 shares2026-06-01
CHIDSEY JOHNPresident and CEO
Buy153,000 shares2026-05-22
COHEN JONATHAN Z-
Buy30,000 shares2026-05-20
Cil Jose E.-
Buy10,000 shares2026-05-19
57/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
4.3%
Revenue CAGR
11.2%
Current Ratio
0.21x
Debt / Equity
6.21x
Return on Equity
19.2%
Earnings Summary
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. operates as a global cruise operator with three distinct brands—Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises—offering comprehensive leisure packages that include onboard amenities, dining, entertainment, and shore excursions across a wide range of destinations, positioning it firmly within the consumer cyclical travel services sector. In the most recent quarters, the company posted a strong Q4 2025 revenue of $2.24 billion, slightly below the $2.39 billion estimate, while EPS of $0.28 beat the $0.266 estimate, reflecting a modest earnings beat amid a revenue dip; Q1 2026 revenue of $2.33 billion fell short of the $2.72 billion estimate, and EPS of $0.23 lagged the $0.517 estimate, indicating a contraction in profitability; Q2 2026 revenue of $2.64 billion matched the $2.70 billion estimate and EPS of $0.48 fell short of the $0.905 estimate, continuing the downward earnings trend. Over the past four quarters, the company has shown a mixed pattern of revenue growth—rising from $2.10 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.94 billion in Q3 2025—yet EPS has fluctuated, with a peak of $1.20 in Q3 2025 followed by a decline to $0.23 in Q1 2026, underscoring volatility in earnings relative to revenue expansion. Historically, Norwegian Cruise Line has delivered year‑over‑year revenue growth in most periods, but has experienced several EPS misses, suggesting that while top‑line expansion persists, cost pressures or margin compression are affecting profitability. Recent news highlights a $750 million refinancing announced on October 13, aimed at reducing debt and lowering interest costs, which analysts view as a potential cash‑flow improvement; concurrently, BofA Securities issued a positive read‑through on demand, citing stronger Q3 results and accelerated booking momentum that could support a more optimistic Q4 outlook, though price target cuts by BofA, Goldman Sachs, and BNP Paribas reflect a cautious market stance amid competitive pressures.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.08$0.40$0.71$1.03$1.35Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.94 - -
Q2'26$0.90$0.48-46.9%
Q1'26$0.52$0.23-55.5%
Q4'25$0.27$0.28+5.3%
Q3'25$1.16$1.20+3.3%
Q2'25$0.52$0.51-1.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.1B$2.4B$2.6B$2.8B$3.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.9B - -
Q2'26$2.7B$2.6B-2.0%
Q1'26$2.7B$2.3B-14.4%
Q4'25$2.4B$2.2B-6.2%
Q3'25 - $2.9B -
Q2'25 - $2.5B -

Market Data

NCLH Stock Snapshot

BEARISH8/100
$14.81−$0.07 (0.5%)
Market cap
7.02B
P/E ratio
9.2
Day range
$14.76 – $15.39
News sentiment
53/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$19.56 (+32.1%)
Consensus
Hold · 35 analysts
52-week range+8.7% off low · -41.1% from high
$13.63$25.13
Price $14.81 DailyIQ Est. $20.04

Price action on NCLH is defensive - rallies are being sold rather than extended. Expect wider swings than the Consumer Cyclical average, simply as a function of float and coverage.

Behaviour On Record

What NCLH's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
34.4% 43rd pct
Below its peak
-76.7%
vs 200-day average
-22.6%
Up days (1y)
43%

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is currently running 34.4% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against NCLH's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 43rd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 37.7%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

NCLH is trading -76.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -37.7%, and the deepest was -86.4% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -22.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 12th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year NCLH closed higher on 43% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, NCLH finished the month higher 8 of 14 times, with a median return of +2.1% and an average of +3.7%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +3.9% on average, its weakest March at -6.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: NCLH has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 202 of 3,268 sessions (6.2% of the time), with the largest gaps running +11.8% and -13.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, NCLH moved an average of 2.3% in the session after earnings, closing higher 0 of those 3 times, with a median move of -2.2% and a largest of -3.8%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against NCLH's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of NCLH's sector?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for NCLH?

CallsPuts

For Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.74), with at-the-money implied volatility around 53.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $14.30–$15.42.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.74
ATM implied volatility
53.9%
Total open interest
57,147
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.8% ($14.30–$15.42)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on NCLH?

Wells Fargo most recently reiterated its rating on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. to Overweight on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $18 (from $20). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 2 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Wells Fargo — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
2
Net rating momentum
-2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$20 → $18
Oct 2, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$22 → $19
Sep 24, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$20 → $16
Sep 24, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$17 → $13
Sep 4, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$22 → $20
Aug 18, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$17 → $20
Aug 18, 2026MizuhoDowngradeOutperform → Neutral$22 → $17
Jul 31, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$25 → $22
Jul 31, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$24 → $22
Jul 31, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$25 → $22
Jul 31, 2026StifelMaintainedBuy$26 → $25
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$19 → $18

Peers & ETF holders

NCLH peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

53/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings opened the Great Tides Waterpark on its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, adding a new family‑centric attraction. The park features multiple zones for children, teens, and adults, aiming to broaden the cruise line’s appeal to multi‑generational travelers. The addition is viewed as a modest boost to the company’s leisure portfolio, though analysts note it is a small incremental revenue driver amid broader industry risks.
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) completed a US$750 million refinancing that reduces debt and lowers future interest costs. The move is viewed as a positive development for cash flow and financial flexibility. Analysts note that the stock’s 40 % decline over five years may still leave room for upside if earnings recover. The refinancing is considered a modest tailwind, but its impact on valuation is already partly priced in.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities noted that Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) reported a positive read‑through on demand, indicating stronger than expected Q3 results and a higher Q4 outlook. The bank highlighted accelerated booking momentum through the summer, which contributed to a Q3 net yield beat. The positive sentiment is expected to support NCLH’s net yields into the fourth quarter.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities reduced its price target for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) from $21 to $17, reflecting a downgrade in the firm’s outlook. The bank maintains an overweight rating but lowered its mean target to $19.04. The adjustment signals concerns about the company’s future earnings and market conditions. The change may impact investor sentiment and trading activity for NCLH shares.
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s shares fell 24.5% over six months, prompting analysts to caution investors. The company’s passenger cruise days dropped to 6.75 million in the latest quarter, indicating soft demand and limited revenue growth. Analysts highlighted weak pricing power and a ceiling on ticket prices as key concerns. They recommend avoiding NCLH and favoring alternative stocks. The report underscores a negative outlook for the cruise line’s near‑term performance.
What did this article say?
Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Norwegian Cruise Line from $15 to $14. The rating remains overweight with an average target of $19.17. The downgrade reflects a more cautious view of the company's prospects.
What did this article say?
BNP Paribas reduced its price target for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) from $18 to $15, reflecting a more cautious view of the company’s prospects. The downgrade came despite an overweight rating and a mean target of $19.22 from other analysts. The cut signals concerns over market conditions and competitive pressures that may limit NCLH’s growth. Investors noted the adjustment as a negative catalyst for the stock. The move underscores a broader trend of tightening expectations in the cruise industry.
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced that its third‑quarter results are expected to beat prior guidance and reaffirmed its full‑year outlook. The company cited record booked occupancy and pricing for the upcoming year, along with strong demand projected for the year after. In addition, NCLH disclosed a planned $750 million senior notes offering to refinance existing high‑coupon debt. These actions suggest a positive trajectory for the carrier amid broader market weakness.
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) gained 5% on Oct. 6 as the entire cruise sector rallied 4‑5%, driven by broader demand rather than a company‑specific catalyst. The lift mirrored gains in Royal Caribbean and Carnival, indicating an industry‑wide pickup. NCLH’s year‑to‑date performance lagged its peers, but the recent rally provided a temporary boost to its stock price. The move reflects a positive market sentiment toward cruise travel, though it is not tied to new contracts or earnings beats.
What did this article say?
Norwegian Cruise Line’s shares closed down 1.8% on October 5, trailing broader market gains. The decline reflected a 2.8% drop in the past month and a projected earnings per share of $0.88, a 26.7% year‑over‑year decline. Revenue estimates for the quarter were slightly down 2.1% from the prior year, while annual earnings were expected to fall 26%. Investors are awaiting the company’s earnings release for further clarity on the financial outlook.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $2.2K combined position · 0 adding, 1 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Ancora Advisors LLC▼ Sell1050.00%$2.2K2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:0 sh bought ($0)1.3K sh sold ($27.5K)net -1.3K sh (−$27.5K)
Congressional Trading Activity
4 disclosed trades · ~$32.0K est. traded value · 2 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-172025-08-13