Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise operator known for its “Freestyle Cruising” concept, which offers passengers a flexible, informal onboard experience. The company’s fleet comprises a range of vessels that vary in size and capacity, each designed to deliver a diverse array of dining venues, entertainment options and onboard amenities. Norwegian Cruise Line’s offerings cater to a broad demographic, from families and multigenerational groups to solo travelers and luxury-seeking guests.

Founded in 1966 as Norwegian Caribbean Line, the company pioneered innovations such as open seating dining and freestyle entertainment, challenging traditional cruise norms. Over the decades, it has expanded through strategic shipbuilding programs, acquisitions and the launch of new brands within its parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the cruise line went public in 2013 and has since focused on modernizing its fleet, introducing environmentally friendly technologies and enhancing digital guest services.

Norwegian Cruise Line serves destinations across the globe, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, the Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific and South America. Its itineraries range from short three-night getaways to extended world cruises, with shore excursions that showcase local culture, natural wonders and adventure activities. Onboard services span specialty dining restaurants, Broadway-style production shows, waterslides, spa facilities and youth programs, all designed to meet evolving traveler expectations.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Frank Del Rio and a seasoned executive team, Norwegian Cruise Line continues to emphasize fleet expansion and customer experience enhancements. The company has invested in next-generation ships that incorporate advanced propulsion systems and reduced emissions technology. Strategic initiatives also include partnerships for regional growth and a commitment to sustainable practices, reflecting the firm’s effort to balance operational performance with environmental stewardship.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.08 to $21.16
• 50-Day Range: $16.05 to $21.00
• 52-Week Range: $14.21 to $29.29
• Volume: 19.58 million shs
• Average Volume: 12.85 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.38 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.14
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $24.84
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Norwegian Cruise Line scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 12th out of 292 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Norwegian Cruise Line has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Norwegian Cruise Line has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.65%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Norwegian Cruise Line are expected to grow by 23.65% in the coming year, from $1.48 to $1.83 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Norwegian Cruise Line is 12.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.87.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Norwegian Cruise Line is 12.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.57.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Norwegian Cruise Line has a PEG Ratio of 0.35. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Norwegian Cruise Line has a P/B Ratio of 6.48. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.27% of the float of Norwegian Cruise Line has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norwegian Cruise Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Norwegian Cruise Line has recently decreased by 9.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Norwegian Cruise Line does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Norwegian Cruise Line does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.45

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.27% of the float of Norwegian Cruise Line has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Norwegian Cruise Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Norwegian Cruise Line has recently decreased by 9.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.70

News Sentiment

Norwegian Cruise Line has a news sentiment score of 0.70. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Norwegian Cruise Line this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 23 people have searched for NCLH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

13 people have added Norwegian Cruise Line to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 86% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Norwegian Cruise Line insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.41% of the stock of Norwegian Cruise Line is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

69.58% of the stock of Norwegian Cruise Line is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NCLH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NCLH shares performed this year?

Norwegian Cruise Line's stock was trading at $25.73 at the start of the year. Since then, NCLH stock has decreased by 18.4% and is now trading at $21.00.
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How were Norwegian Cruise Line's earnings last quarter?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.
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How do I buy shares of Norwegian Cruise Line?

Shares of NCLH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Norwegian Cruise Line investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC SVS
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NCLH
• CIK: 1513761
• Web: www.nclhltdinvestor.com
• Phone: (305) 468-2339
• Fax: 305-436-4120
• Employees: 38,900
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $24.84
• High Stock Price Target: $36.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $18.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +18.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.71
• Research Coverage: 21 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.73
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.07
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.15
• P/E Growth: 0.35
• Net Income: $910.26 million
• Net Margins: 9.05%
• Pretax Margin: 7.57%
• Return on Equity: 66.78%
• Return on Assets: 3.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 9.09
• Current Ratio: 0.19
• Quick Ratio: 0.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $9.48 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.99
• Cash Flow: $4.29 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.88
• Book Value: $3.24 per share
• Price / Book: 6.47

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 446,810,000
• Free Float: 444,975,000
• Market Cap: $9.36 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.12