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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$25.00 +1.65 (+7.04%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$25.04 +0.03 (+0.12%)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Short Interest Data

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has a short interest of 26.28 million shares, representing 5.84% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -9.63% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 14.69 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
26,280,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
29,080,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-9.63%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$670.19 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
451,937,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
5.84%
Today's Trading Volume
20,604,898 shares
Average Trading Volume
14,686,680 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
140%
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NCLH Short Interest Over Time

NCLH Days to Cover Over Time

NCLH Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Norwegian Cruise Line Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202526,280,000 shares $670.19 million -9.6%5.8%1.7 $25.50
7/15/202529,080,000 shares $661.72 million -1.8%N/A1.9 $22.76
6/30/202529,620,000 shares $601.58 million +6.2%6.7%1.9 $20.31
6/15/202527,890,000 shares $495.30 million -9.7%6.3%1.8 $17.76
5/31/202530,870,000 shares $545.47 million +4.2%7.1%2 $17.67
5/15/202529,640,000 shares $565.83 million -1.1%6.8%1.8 $19.09
4/30/202529,970,000 shares $481.02 million +1.1%N/A1.9 $16.05
4/15/202529,640,000 shares $482.72 million +3.8%6.8%2.1 $16.29
3/31/202528,560,000 shares $542.47 million +14.0%6.5%2.2 $18.99
3/15/202525,060,000 shares $481.35 million +1.2%5.7%2.1 $19.21
2/28/202524,760,000 shares $562.55 million -1.1%5.7%2.4 $22.72
2/15/202525,030,000 shares $659.89 million +15.1%5.7%2.8 $26.36
1/31/202521,740,000 shares $615.72 million -9.7%N/A2.4 $28.32
1/15/202524,070,000 shares $625.82 million -2.0%N/A2.5 $26.00
12/31/202424,570,000 shares $632.19 million -9.4%N/A2.4 $25.73
12/15/202427,110,000 shares $726.55 million +3.6%N/A2.5 $26.80
11/30/202426,180,000 shares $703.98 million +9.5%N/A2.1 $26.89
11/15/202423,910,000 shares $631.70 million -0.4%N/A1.9 $26.42
10/31/202424,000,000 shares $607.20 million -11.0%N/A1.9 $25.30
10/15/202426,960,000 shares $655.13 million +0.4%N/A2.1 $24.30
9/30/202426,860,000 shares $550.90 million -5.6%N/A2.1 $20.51
9/15/202428,460,000 shares $550.13 million -3.0%N/A2.2 $19.33
8/31/202429,350,000 shares $525.07 million +9.4%N/A2.4 $17.89
8/15/202426,820,000 shares $437.43 million -6.2%N/A2.1 $16.31
7/31/202428,600,000 shares $527.10 million -7.7%N/A2.1 $18.43
7/15/202430,980,000 shares $606.28 million +18.7%N/A2.3 $19.57
6/30/202426,090,000 shares $490.23 million +9.5%N/A1.9 $18.79
6/15/202423,820,000 shares $394.46 million -4.3%N/A1.7 $16.56
5/31/202424,880,000 shares $413.26 million -13.5%N/A1.9 $16.61
5/15/202428,760,000 shares $452.11 million -7.9%N/A2 $15.72
4/30/202431,240,000 shares $590.90 million -13.3%N/A2.4 $18.92
4/15/202436,030,000 shares $624.76 million -5.2%N/A3 $17.34
3/31/202438,000,000 shares $795.34 million -0.5%N/A3.2 $20.93
3/15/202438,170,000 shares $740.50 million -4.2%N/A3.2 $19.40
2/29/202439,830,000 shares $772.30 million -2.0%N/A3 $19.39
2/15/202440,640,000 shares $670.97 million +1.9%N/A3 $16.51
1/31/202439,880,000 shares $709.86 million +4.9%N/A3 $17.80
1/15/202438,010,000 shares $636.67 million -6.8%N/A2.6 $16.75
12/31/202340,790,000 shares $817.43 million -19.8%N/A2.7 $20.04
12/15/202350,860,000 shares $1.04 billion -4.4%N/A3.3 $20.35
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11/30/202353,220,000 shares $812.67 million -3.5%N/A3.5 $15.27
11/15/202355,170,000 shares $809.90 million +4.1%N/A4 $14.68
10/31/202353,000,000 shares $720.80 million -0.8%N/A4.1 $13.60
10/15/202353,440,000 shares $794.12 million +22.4%N/A4 $14.86
9/30/202343,670,000 shares $719.68 million +14.1%N/A3.4 $16.48
9/15/202338,260,000 shares $659.99 million +21.1%N/A3 $17.25
8/31/202331,600,000 shares $523.61 million +3.0%N/A2.3 $16.57
8/15/202330,680,000 shares $541.50 million -6.3%N/A2.1 $17.65
7/31/202332,730,000 shares $722.35 million -5.9%N/A2.2 $22.07
7/15/202334,770,000 shares $710.00 million -14.1%N/A2.3 $20.42
6/30/202340,470,000 shares $881.03 million -5.6%N/A2.8 $21.77
6/15/202342,860,000 shares $837.48 million -3.0%N/A3 $19.54
5/31/202344,190,000 shares $656.22 million +2.5%N/A3.1 $14.85
5/15/202343,100,000 shares $590.90 million +3.2%N/A2.9 $13.71
4/30/202341,770,000 shares $557.63 million -7.1%N/A2.8 $13.35
4/15/202344,960,000 shares $568.29 million -4.5%N/A3.2 $12.64
3/31/202347,060,000 shares $632.96 million +10.2%N/A3.2 $13.45
3/15/202342,710,000 shares $551.39 million +8.3%N/A2.9 $12.91
2/28/202339,440,000 shares $584.50 million -4.5%N/A2.9 $14.82
2/15/202341,290,000 shares $747.76 million -1.2%N/A3.3 $18.11
1/31/202341,790,000 shares $635.63 million +0.2%N/A2.9 $15.21
1/15/202341,700,000 shares $651.77 million -1.5%N/A2.7 $15.63
12/30/202242,330,000 shares $518.12 million +1.6%N/A2.5 $12.24
12/15/202241,650,000 shares $614.75 million +0.2%N/A2.2 $14.76
11/30/202241,550,000 shares $683.08 million -4.8%N/A2 $16.44
11/15/202243,620,000 shares $798.25 million +6.7%N/A2 $18.30
10/31/202240,900,000 shares $690.80 million -3.1%N/A1.9 $16.89
10/15/202242,200,000 shares $549.87 million +16.4%N/A1.9 $13.03
9/30/202236,270,000 shares $412.03 million -7.3%N/A1.7 $11.36
9/15/202239,140,000 shares $606.28 million +4.4%N/A1.9 $15.49
8/31/202237,480,000 shares $490.24 million -7.6%N/A1.8 $13.08
8/15/202240,540,000 shares $574.05 million -5.5%N/A1.9 $14.16
7/31/202242,910,000 shares $521.36 million +5.4%N/A1.9 $12.15
7/15/202240,710,000 shares $480.38 million -8.0%N/A1.9 $11.80
6/30/202244,250,000 shares $492.06 million +5.2%20.9%2.1 $11.12
6/15/202242,060,000 shares $493.36 million +1.8%19.8%2 $11.73
5/31/202241,320,000 shares $661.53 million +9.4%N/A2.1 $16.01
5/15/202237,780,000 shares $612.79 million +5.0%N/A1.7 $16.22
4/30/202235,990,000 shares $720.88 million -3.8%N/A1.7 $20.03
4/15/202237,400,000 shares $809.34 million -8.5%N/A1.7 $21.64
3/31/202240,880,000 shares $894.45 million -13.5%N/A1.8 $21.88
3/15/202247,280,000 shares $862.86 million +6.8%N/A2 $18.25
2/28/202244,260,000 shares $862.63 million +7.9%N/A1.9 $19.49
2/15/202241,010,000 shares $924.78 million +12.5%N/A1.7 $22.55
1/31/202236,440,000 shares $759.05 million +11.6%N/A1.6 $20.83
1/15/202232,640,000 shares $749.41 million -4.7%N/A1.5 $22.96
12/31/202134,230,000 shares $709.93 million -4.1%N/A1.7 $20.74
12/15/202135,680,000 shares $716.10 million -2.3%N/A1.8 $20.07
11/30/202136,500,000 shares $712.12 million -26.7%N/A2.1 $19.51
11/15/202149,820,000 shares $1.27 billion +0.0%N/A3.5 $25.51
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10/29/202149,800,000 shares $1.28 billion -0.5%13.6%3.8 $25.72
10/15/202150,060,000 shares $1.33 billion +1.1%13.7%3.8 $26.53
9/30/202149,520,000 shares $1.32 billion +4.5%13.5%3.3 $26.71
9/15/202147,370,000 shares $1.19 billion -2.8%12.9%3.2 $25.07
8/31/202148,750,000 shares $1.26 billion +3.7%13.3%3.3 $25.84
8/13/202147,010,000 shares $1.18 billion +0.1%12.8%3 $25.04
7/30/202146,970,000 shares $1.13 billion +2.3%12.8%2.9 $24.03
7/15/202145,920,000 shares $1.12 billion +6.2%12.5%2.7 $24.45
6/30/202143,260,000 shares $1.27 billion +3.3%11.8%2.6 $29.41
6/15/202141,870,000 shares $1.29 billion -5.6%11.4%2.3 $30.87
5/28/202144,340,000 shares $1.41 billion -3.8%12.1%2.3 $31.90
5/14/202146,110,000 shares $1.22 billion +9.4%N/A2 $26.44
4/30/202142,160,000 shares $1.28 billion -5.3%N/A1.8 $30.31
4/15/202144,510,000 shares $1.30 billion -2.7%N/A2 $29.21
3/31/202145,730,000 shares $1.24 billion +6.8%N/A2.1 $27.20
3/15/202142,810,000 shares $1.32 billion +5.1%N/A2.1 $30.73
2/26/202140,730,000 shares $1.17 billion -9.4%N/A1.9 $28.76
2/12/202144,940,000 shares $1.07 billion +4.7%N/A2.2 $23.77
1/29/202142,940,000 shares $1.04 billion -4.0%N/A1.9 $24.16
1/15/202144,740,000 shares $1.18 billion -4.7%N/A1.9 $26.42
12/31/202046,920,000 shares $1.20 billion -5.5%N/A2 $25.64
12/15/202049,630,000 shares $1.26 billion -2.1%N/A1.9 $25.41
11/30/202050,700,000 shares $1.20 billion -1.7%N/A1.9 $23.68
11/15/202051,590,000 shares $1.03 billion -4.6%N/A1.9 $20.06
10/30/202054,070,000 shares $852.68 million -2.5%N/A2 $15.77
10/15/202055,480,000 shares $914.31 million -2.3%N/A2 $16.48
9/30/202056,790,000 shares $971.68 million +2.5%N/A0 $17.11
9/15/202055,410,000 shares $940.31 million +0.2%N/A1.5 $16.97

NCLH Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwegian Cruise Line's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Norwegian Cruise Line shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, investors have sold 26,280,000 shares of NCLH short. 5.84% of Norwegian Cruise Line's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Norwegian Cruise Line's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Norwegian Cruise Line?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. NCLH shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Norwegian Cruise Line's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Norwegian Cruise Line?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Norwegian Cruise Line: Sculptor Capital LP, LMR Partners LLP, Group One Trading LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Caption Management LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, OCONNOR A Distinct Business Unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC , Qube Research & Technologies Ltd, Lombard Odier Asset Management USA Corp, Maven Securities LTD, Bank of Nova Scotia, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Walleye Capital LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., DLD Asset Management LP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of Montreal Can, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Portman Square Capital LLP, Twin Tree Management LP, DLD Asset Management LP, and Quaker Wealth Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Norwegian Cruise Line?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 5.84% of Norwegian Cruise Line's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Norwegian Cruise Line's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Norwegian Cruise Line saw a drop in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 26,280,000 shares, a drop of 9.6% from the previous total of 29,080,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does Norwegian Cruise Line's short interest compare to its competitors?

5.84% of Norwegian Cruise Line's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Norwegian Cruise Line: American Airlines Group Inc. (9.52%), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (11.36%), Lindblad Expeditions (6.70%), United Airlines Holdings Inc (4.16%), Carnival Corporation (5.15%), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (2.88%), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (4.26%), Travel + Leisure Co. (3.09%), Ryanair Holdings PLC (0.42%), Viking Holdings Ltd. (3.39%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Norwegian Cruise Line stock?

Short selling NCLH is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Norwegian Cruise Line as its price is falling. NCLH shares are trading up $1.65 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Norwegian Cruise Line?

A short squeeze for Norwegian Cruise Line occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of NCLH, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Norwegian Cruise Line's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including NCLH, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSE:NCLH) was last updated on 8/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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