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

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) was upgraded by equities researchers at Sanford C. Bernstein to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $27.00 to $22.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Loop Capital started coverage on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a research report on Monday. They set a “buy” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Norwegian Cruise Line currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $20.95.

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Up 5.6%

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line stock opened at $19.17 on Wednesday. Norwegian Cruise Line has a twelve month low of $14.53 and a twelve month high of $27.18. The company has a current ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.75. The stock has a market cap of $8.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $18.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $20.28.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.08. Norwegian Cruise Line had a net margin of 5.66% and a return on equity of 47.84%. The firm had revenue of $2.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.36 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.07 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Equities research analysts forecast that Norwegian Cruise Line will post 1.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Norwegian Cruise Line

In other news, Director Jonathan Z. Cohen purchased 30,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were 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 owned 38,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $615,976.96. This trade represents a 336.62% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Stephen G. Pagliuca purchased 685,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $18.06 per share, for a total transaction of $12,371,100.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 1,388,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,083,750.72. This trade represents a 97.31% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have bought 1,592,467 shares of company stock worth $28,493,204 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Norwegian Cruise Line

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 130.2% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,607 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 909 shares during the period. Finally, Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Norwegian Cruise Line

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

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.