Brokerages Set Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) Price Target at $22.24

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have issued a hold recommendation, seven have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $22.2353.

A number of analysts recently issued reports on NCLH shares. Zacks Research lowered shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $28.00 to $27.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 20th. Susquehanna reduced their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $20.00 to $15.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $21.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $25.00 price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd.

Norwegian Cruise Line News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: An insider bought about $521,000 of Norwegian Cruise Line shares, which can signal confidence from management or closely aligned investors. Insider Spends US$521k Buying More Shares In Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
• Positive Sentiment: A bullish stock-writeup argued NCLH may still be attractive at current valuations, suggesting some investors see downside as limited after the recent selloff. Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: NCLH remains heavily watched by traders, which can keep the stock volatile but does not by itself change fundamentals. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms are investigating Norwegian Cruise Line over possible securities-law violations, adding legal overhang and uncertainty for shareholders. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. – NCLH
• Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary highlighted a reduced full-year adjusted EPS outlook after the first-quarter update, reinforcing concerns that earnings momentum may be slowing. A Look At Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Valuation After Guidance Cut And Activist And Legal Scrutiny
• Negative Sentiment: A separate analyst note reportedly cut its price target on NCLH, which can weigh on sentiment and reinforce the cautious tone around the stock. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) price target decreased by 12.24% to 22.32

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Zillah Byng-Thorne acquired 25,015 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $17.67 per share, with a total value of $442,015.05. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 99,811 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,763,660.37. This trade represents a 33.44% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NCLH. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 18,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $404,000 after buying an additional 428 shares during the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama boosted its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 96,848 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,162,000 after acquiring an additional 443 shares during the period. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 52,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,164,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board boosted its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 20,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $462,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Finally, Prospera Financial Services Inc raised its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 28,603 shares of the company’s stock valued at $638,000 after purchasing an additional 502 shares in the last quarter. 69.58% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Norwegian Cruise Line Price Performance

Norwegian Cruise Line stock opened at $15.94 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.39, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.92. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $19.10 and a 200-day moving average of $20.61. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 52-week low of $15.71 and a 52-week high of $27.18. 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 (NYSE:NCLH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $2.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.36 billion. Norwegian Cruise Line had a net margin of 5.66% and a return on equity of 47.84%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.07 earnings per share. 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. As a group, analysts predict that Norwegian Cruise Line will post 1.59 EPS for the current year.

Norwegian Cruise Line Company Profile

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.