Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) Issues FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.100-2.100 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.030. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Norwegian Cruise Line also updated its Q4 2025 guidance to 0.270-0.270 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Zacks Research downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Truist Financial cut their target price on Norwegian Cruise Line from $31.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $20.00 price target (down previously from $28.00) on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $27.00 to $25.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $26.00 to $20.00 in a report on Monday, December 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $26.32.

Norwegian Cruise Line Price Performance

Norwegian Cruise Line stock traded down $1.73 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $21.52. 41,363,085 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 20,218,084. The company has a market capitalization of $9.80 billion, a PE ratio of 15.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.06. The business has a fifty day moving average of $22.25 and a 200 day moving average of $22.64. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 1-year low of $14.21 and a 1-year high of $27.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.22.

Norwegian Cruise Line News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Norwegian Cruise Line this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY‑2025 and Q4‑2025 EPS guidance (FY EPS 2.10 vs. consensus ~2.03; Q4 EPS 0.27 vs. consensus ~0.25) — suggests stronger near‑term profitability than investors expected.
• Positive Sentiment: Longer‑term bull case: analysts and commentaries highlight a deep valuation discount to peers and potential benefit from a strong wave season, calling the shares an attractive value opportunity. Seeking Alpha
• Positive Sentiment: Value analysts point to favorable style scores that make NCLH appealing to value and contrarian investors. Zacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Company scheduled a conference call to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results on March 2 — an upcoming event that will provide more color on guidance drivers and margin trends.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO change: Board appointed John W. Chidsey as President & CEO; the initial market reaction was negative, with shares falling after the announcement — investors may be concerned about transition risk and execution under new leadership. Benzinga Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts followed: JPMorgan trimmed its price target materially (prior $28 → $20) while keeping a neutral rating, and Barclays also downgraded the stock — increased analyst skepticism can pressure the share price. TickerReport / JPMorgan note Barclays
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes and reviews emphasize that NCLH has lagged peers (Royal Caribbean, Carnival) and recent commentary led to downgrades/diminished sentiment. Barron’s

Institutional Trading of Norwegian Cruise Line

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 5.3% in the third quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $280,000 after acquiring an additional 569 shares during the last quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line by 4.6% during the 3rd quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC now owns 15,443 shares of the company’s stock valued at $380,000 after purchasing an additional 677 shares in the last quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. raised its position in Norwegian Cruise Line by 6.0% in the 4th quarter. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. now owns 12,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $276,000 after purchasing an additional 702 shares during the last quarter. Norinchukin Bank The boosted its stake in Norwegian Cruise Line by 3.4% in the third quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 21,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $537,000 after purchasing an additional 710 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line in the second quarter worth $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a global cruise operator offering a portfolio of premium brands that includes Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company provides sea voyages and related onboard services such as dining, entertainment, shore excursions and destination experiences. Its fleet of modern vessels sails to more than 400 destinations across all seven continents, serving leisure travelers with itineraries ranging from short Caribbean getaways to extended world voyages.

Founded in 1966 by Knut Kloster and Ted Arison, the company pioneered the concept of “Freestyle Cruising,” which allows passengers greater flexibility in dining schedules, entertainment choices and onboard activities.