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NCLH Stock Forecast: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$19
+6.75% on the day

The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $19 — +2.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$8.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
34/ 100
Median analyst target
$19
Analysts covering
26
Revenue$2.6B+4.9% y/y
Operating income$363.3M
Net income$222.6M
Free cash flow$144.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+15.8%
1M
+22.8%
YTD
−16.7%
1Y
−1.0%
From 52W high
−25.7%
From 52W low
+31.7%
$14
$25
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NCLH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
34/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
71
Quality
68
Value
61
Accruals
49
Growth
34
Issuance
33
Momentum
25
Volatility
21
Size
17

Revisions (71): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (21): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

NCLH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NCLH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NCLHHigh $26Median $19Low $13

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says26 analysts
10 Buy15 Hold1 Sell
Low $13Median $19High $26

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy—
30 Oct 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$15 → $18
30 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$19 → $21
30 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy$20 → $22
30 Oct 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$14 → $16
30 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$18 → $22
23 Oct 2026JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—
23 Oct 2026JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight$13 → $11
20 Oct 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral$17 → $16
20 Oct 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
20 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$24 → $20
20 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
12 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$20 → $18
12 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
2 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$22 → $19
2 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
24 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$17 → $13
24 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
24 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$20 → $16
24 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

NCLH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. returned −1.0% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NCLH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NCLHS&P 500

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Estimates

NCLH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.6×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
2.5×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.6×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.3%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
17.2%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Gross margin
39.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.3%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
8.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
31.2%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.9%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has a market value of $8.0B and an enterprise value of $24.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.2B. The latest quarter grew 0.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $760.8M, a 7.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.60.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.2B.

  • Shares outstanding: 459.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.6×; forward P/E: 12.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employs 44,500 people — $228K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NCLH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTravel Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.$8.0B34
TNLTravel + Leisure Co.$4.6B81
MMYTMakeMyTrip Ltd.$4.3B33
LINDLindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.$2.1B85
EXPEExpedia Group, Inc.$34.3B99
VIKViking Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)$38.3B41
PRSUPursuit Attractions & Hospitality, Inc.$1.6B62

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News

Latest NCLH news & analysis

Carnival and Royal Caribbean Climb 5%, Norwegian Cruise Line Rises 4% as Oil Prices Drop

24/7 Wall Street · 2 Nov 2026positive

Cruise stocks rose as oil prices dropped, easing pressure on a major industry cost. The headline reports Norwegian Cruise Line shares up 4%, while Carnival and Royal Caribbean gained 5%.

Why it matters — Lower oil prices and the reported share move are relevant to NCLH watchers tracking industry cost pressures and stock performance.

What Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 30 Oct 2026positive

Norwegian Cruise Line reported third-quarter results above its guidance, with stronger close-in bookings and onboard spending offsetting continued Net Yield pressure. It raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA and earnings outlook and outlined plans to improve revenue, cut costs and reduce leverage.

Why it matters — NCLH watchers may track how booking and onboard-spending strength, alongside cost and leverage plans, affect the company’s outlook.

Norwegian Cruise Line: Contrarian View On The Results (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 30 Oct 2026negative

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong Q3 2026 results, exceeded its targets, and raised full-year guidance. The article notes the stock’s 13.5% surge, but downgrades its rating from Buy to Hold, citing macro risks, weak revenue growth, rising fuel costs, and high leverage.

Why it matters — NCLH watchers may weigh the improved results and guidance against the risks the article says continue to pressure the company.

Why Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Jumped Today

The Motley Fool · 30 Oct 2026positive

Norwegian Cruise Line is offsetting higher fuel costs with a cost-savings plan and paying down debt.

Why it matters — These cost and debt-management measures are relevant to NCLH watchers assessing how the company is addressing expenses and its debt.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NCLH stock

What is the NCLH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 26 Wall Street analysts covering Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $19, with estimates ranging from $13 to $26. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NCLH stock a buy right now?

Of the 26 analysts covering Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., 10 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NCLH?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ranks 34 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (71 of 100).

Will NCLH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 26 analysts implies +2.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 34 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NCLH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NCLH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $13 to $26 over the next 12 months.

How has NCLH stock performed over the past year?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. returned -1.0% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. do?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

What is the latest news on NCLH?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know". Zacks Investment Research reports that Zacks.com users have recently been paying close attention to Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), prompting a look at the stock.

Company

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company provides vacation travel services across contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury segments, serving leisure travelers with a range of shipboard experiences, dining options, entertainment, wellness amenities, and shore excursions. Its fleet sails to destinations worldwide, including Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, Australia, and South America, making it a broad participant in the international cruise and hospitality market. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. also supports pre- and post-cruise travel arrangements through select air and hotel packages, reinforcing its role as an integrated leisure travel provider. Based in Miami, Florida, the company focuses on delivering branded cruise products that appeal to different traveler preferences and spending levels.

CEO Mr. John W. Chidsey III, J.D. · 44,500 employees · United States · https://www.nclhltd.com