Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) Stock Price & Analysis
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) rose 3.53% to USD 19.37 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NCLH last closed at USD 18.71; the session ranged USD 18.95–19.94 on volume of 13,106,311 shares. Market capitalization is $8.89B, with a 52-week range of USD 14.53–27.18 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 19.37 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.53% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.71 |
| Open | USD 18.98 |
| Day Range | USD 18.95 – 19.94 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.53 – 27.18 |
| Volume | 13,106,311 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.89B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NCLH)
Nexqual's technical model rates NCLH "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.02 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 18.85) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NCLH)
Wall Street analysts rate NCLH "Buy" based on 25 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 21.76 (range USD 15–32), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 25 |
| Mean Target | USD 21.76 |
| High Target | USD 32 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 15 / 0 |
Earnings (NCLH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.39 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.64B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.2 vs est 1.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.51 vs est 0.52 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NCLH)
| Total Revenue | $10.03B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +9.60% |
| Gross Margin | +43.05% |
| Operating Margin | +10.52% |
| Profit Margin | +5.66% |
| ROE | +29.53% |
| Debt / Equity | 661.44 |
| Current Ratio | 0.21 |
| Total Cash | $185.05M |
| Total Debt | $16.08B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.50B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NCLH)
Nexqual rates Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 43%, operating 11% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $185M cash vs $16.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$1.50B, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 30%, ROA 4.4% |
Ownership (NCLH)
| Insider Ownership | +0.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.49% |
| Shares Outstanding | 459.11M |
| Float | 455.24M |
| Short % of Float | +20.86% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (NCLH)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is led by John W. Chidsey III (age 62), President, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman | John W. Chidsey III (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Mark A. Kempa (age 53) |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | Todd Hamilton |
Major Backers & Investors (NCLH)
Notable institutional backers of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. include Capital International Investors, UBS Group AG, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 6.53% |
| UBS Group AG | 4.78% |
| Goldman Sachs | 3.9% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS | 3.36% |
| Barclays Plc | 3.29% |
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 3.19% |
| Elliott Investment Management L.P. | 2.87% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 19.99% |
| BlackRock | 8.82% |
| State Street | 4.76% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-02)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our business model, along with our liquidity and undrawn export-credit backed facilities , allows us to operate with a working capital deficit and still meet our operating, investing and financing needs.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCL | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | USD 293.54 | ▲ 2.69% |
| CCL | Carnival Corporation Ltd. | USD 26.33 | ▲ 0.88% |
| AAL | American Airlines Group, Inc. | USD 14.48 | ▼ 2.13% |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | USD 118.27 | ▲ 0.86% |
| DAL | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | USD 85.06 | ▲ 1.84% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.