Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

NCLHยทNYSE

$18.15

-0.60%
Consumer CyclicalTravel Services

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cruise company in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. It offers itineraries ranging from three days to a 180-days calling on various locations, including destinations in Scandinavia, Russia, the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Alaska, Canada and New England, Hawaii, Asia, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, India, South America, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths. It distributes its products through retail/travel advisor and onboard cruise sales channels, as well as meetings, incentives, and charters. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is based in Miami, Florida.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$8.33B
EPS0.9400
P/E Ratio19.31
Earnings Date07/30/2026
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that NCLH stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 21.29, with estimates ranging from a low of 14.00 to a high of 30.00.

Lowest Target
14.00
-22.87%
Consensus Target
21.29
17.30%
Highest Target
30.00
65.29%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 21.29, with estimates ranging from a low of 14.00 to a high of 30.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+17.3%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

75.2% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Risk-Reward Profile

2.86x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
9.83B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
10.94B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
10.72B - 11.18B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.3%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage16 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Well-supported growth expectations: Strong analyst coverage combined with positive growth projections provides confidence in forward outlook.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
423.25M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.35B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.29B - 1.42B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+219.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage16 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.94
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.62
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.50 - $2.75
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+179.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage12 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
1.59B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-4.46B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-4.56B - -4.37B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-380.2%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage16 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
2.74B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-3.65B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-3.73B - -3.57B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-233.2%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage16 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
1.55B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
5.58B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
5.47B - 5.70B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+260.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage16 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $5.85M and sold $110K worth of NCLH shares, resulting in $5.74M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

249.4K

4.09M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+4.1M

+$4.09M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.3K

110.25K

Net Activity

-110K

-$110K

6-9 Months

Bought

95.6K

1.76M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+1.8M

+$1.76M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
CJ

Chidsey John

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

153.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.50M

2
BZ

Byng-Thorne Zillah

Director

54.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$967K

3
CJZ

Cohen Jonathan Z

Director

30.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$475K

4
SH

Sommer Harry

Director, Officer: Pres. & Ceo Of Nclh

25.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$463K

5
MJ

Montague Jason

Officer: Chief Luxury Officer

13.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$252K

Top Sellers

1
AFL

Ashby Faye L.

Officer: Svp & Chief Accounting Officer

5.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$110K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $5.74M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

53.11:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$4.09M

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.