Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) Upgraded by Sanford C. Bernstein to Hold Rating

Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Susquehanna dropped their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $20.00 to $15.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Truist Financial dropped their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Barclays dropped their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $21.00 to $19.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, UBS Group dropped their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $22.00 to $17.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Norwegian Cruise Line has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $20.95.

Norwegian Cruise Line Trading Up 5.6%

NYSE:NCLH opened at $19.17 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $18.22 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.28. The company has a market capitalization of $8.80 billion, a PE ratio of 16.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 0.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.75. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 52-week low of $14.53 and a 52-week high of $27.18.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $2.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.36 billion. Norwegian Cruise Line had a return on equity of 47.84% and a net margin of 5.66%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.07 EPS. Norwegian Cruise Line has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.380-0.380 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.450-1.790 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Norwegian Cruise Line will post 1.48 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Stephen G. Pagliuca bought 695,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $18.16 per share, for a total transaction of $12,621,200.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 703,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,783,041.92. This trade represents a 7,798.47% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jonathan Z. Cohen bought 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was bought at an average price of $15.83 per share, for a total transaction of $474,900.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 38,912 shares in the company, valued at approximately $615,976.96. The trade was a 336.62% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have purchased 1,592,467 shares of company stock valued at $28,493,204. Company insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 45.2% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,882 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after purchasing an additional 1,209 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 167.9% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 26,928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $504,000 after purchasing an additional 16,878 shares during the last quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA boosted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 4.0% in the first quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA now owns 19,497 shares of the company’s stock valued at $365,000 after buying an additional 745 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 61.0% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,566,087 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,986,000 after buying an additional 971,809 shares in the last quarter. Finally, South Dakota Investment Council boosted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 37.4% in the first quarter. South Dakota Investment Council now owns 288,175 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,389,000 after buying an additional 78,500 shares in the last quarter. 69.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Norwegian Cruise Line News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Director Stephen Pagliuca bought a combined 1.38 million shares over two days, spending roughly $24.7 million. Big insider buying often signals management confidence in the company’s outlook and can lift sentiment. Director Stephen Pagliuca buys $25m in NCLH shares
• Positive Sentiment: Loop Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $22 price target, implying room for upside from recent trading levels. Loop Capital coverage note on Norwegian Cruise Line
• Positive Sentiment: The stock has also been supported by the company’s recent earnings beat, with EPS of $0.23 topping estimates and revenue up 9.6% year over year, reinforcing the case that business trends remain solid. Why Is Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Up 7% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein started NCLH at Market-Perform with an $18 target, which is roughly in line with the stock and suggests limited short-term conviction. Bernstein bullish on top cruise pick Viking, Norwegian gets market-perform rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Management also said 2027 will be a “transition year” amid current pressures, which keeps some caution in the outlook even as investors focus on the insider buying and analyst support. Norwegian Cruise sees 2027 as ‘transition year’ despite current pressures

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.