NCLH Stock Gets Stronger EPS Estimate from Zacks Research

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a research note issued on Thursday, October 22nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.04 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.03. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Norwegian Cruise Line’s current full-year earnings is $1.34 per share.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on NCLH. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $26.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 31st. Susquehanna decreased their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $17.00 to $16.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Freedom Capital cut shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $17.00 target price on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a research note on Friday, July 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Norwegian Cruise Line presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $19.90.

Norwegian Cruise Line Price Performance

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line stock opened at $15.49 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $15.52 and a 200 day moving average of $17.75. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 52 week low of $13.63 and a 52 week high of $25.13. The company has a market cap of $7.11 billion, a PE ratio of 9.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.40.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.07. Norwegian Cruise Line had a return on equity of 41.38% and a net margin of 7.49%. The firm had revenue of $2.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.65 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.51 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Norwegian Cruise Line has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.900-0.900 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.500 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Gibbs Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 88.6% in the 3rd quarter. Gibbs Wealth Management now owns 118,152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,732,000 after purchasing an additional 55,508 shares during the period. Yousif Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 4.6% during the third quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 53,667 shares of the company’s stock valued at $787,000 after purchasing an additional 2,337 shares in the last quarter. U S Global Investors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line during the third quarter valued at approximately $652,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line during the third quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Finally, Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. purchased a new stake in Norwegian Cruise Line in the third quarter worth $37,000. Institutional investors own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Norwegian Cruise Line

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2027 EPS estimate to $0.04 from $0.03. Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating, while the broader full-year earnings consensus is $1.34 per share.
• Positive Sentiment: NCLH expects annual capital expenditures to decline by nearly $1 billion beginning in 2028. The reduction could improve free cash flow and help the highly leveraged company pay down debt. Can NCLH’s Nearly $1B CapEx Drop in 2028 Accelerate Debt Reduction?
• Positive Sentiment: Several previews suggest Norwegian could beat estimates in its upcoming third-quarter report, supported by favorable earnings expectations and the Zacks Earnings ESP. Norwegian Cruise Line Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Versonix is expanding its Seaware booking platform across all three NCLH brands, a technology and operational update that may improve booking management but has limited immediate earnings impact. Versonix Expands Seaware Booking Platform to All 3 NCLH Brands
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan’s downgrade to “Underweight” is the clearest negative catalyst, signaling expectations that NCLH will underperform and raising concerns about valuation or business fundamentals.
• Negative Sentiment: Norwegian is offering larger discounts as cruise operators compete for demand. While bookings may remain strong, heavier promotions could pressure ticket pricing, margins, and onboard revenue. Cruise Lines See Demand Surge, but Norwegian Is Offering Bigger Deals
• Negative Sentiment: Susquehanna also issued a pessimistic forecast, reinforcing the cautious analyst sentiment surrounding NCLH. The company’s high debt burden remains a key risk despite its expected future capital-spending reduction.

Norwegian Cruise Line Company Profile

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida. Through its operating brands—Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises—the company provides cruise vacations to destinations worldwide, including Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers contemporary cruises with flexible dining, entertainment and onboard activities. Oceania Cruises focuses on destination-oriented, upscale travel and culinary experiences, while Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides an all-inclusive luxury cruise experience.