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 (EPS) guidance of 2.100-2.100 for the period, compared to the consensus 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.

Norwegian Cruise Line Trading Up 1.4%

NCLH stock traded up $0.31 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $23.26. 21,928,577 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 19,790,006. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.10, a P/E/G ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 2.06. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 52-week low of $14.21 and a 52-week high of $27.41. The business has a 50 day moving average of $22.10 and a 200-day moving average of $22.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.22, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a current ratio of 0.19.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $29.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut Norwegian Cruise Line from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their target price for the company from $23.00 to $21.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Bank of America raised their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Zacks Research downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Citigroup increased their target price on Norwegian Cruise Line from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Norwegian Cruise Line currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $26.74.

Institutional Trading of Norwegian Cruise Line

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 5.3% during the third quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,381 shares of the company’s stock valued at $280,000 after buying an additional 569 shares during the last quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 4.6% in the third 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 during the period. Norinchukin Bank The increased its holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line by 3.4% in the 3rd quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 21,798 shares of the company’s stock worth $537,000 after buying an additional 710 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Glenmede Investment Management LP raised its position in Norwegian Cruise Line by 7.7% during the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 18,408 shares of the company’s stock worth $453,000 after buying an additional 1,321 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

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.