Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) Stock Rating Lowered by Barclays

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) was downgraded by Barclays from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a $23.00 price target on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective suggests a potential downside of 1.12% from the stock’s previous close.

NCLH has been the subject of several other research reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $27.00 to $25.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 10th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $26.00 to $20.00 in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $26.74.

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:NCLH opened at $23.26 on Wednesday. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 1 year low of $14.21 and a 1 year high of $27.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.22, a current ratio of 0.19 and a quick ratio of 0.17. The business’s 50-day moving average is $22.19 and its 200-day moving average is $22.66. The company has a market capitalization of $10.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.10, a P/E/G ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 2.06.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Norwegian Cruise Line

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line by 130.2% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,607 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 909 shares in the last quarter. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter worth approximately $42,000. Finally, Thompson Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter worth approximately $44,000. 69.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Norwegian Cruise Line News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Norwegian raised FY‑2025 EPS guidance to 2.100 (vs. consensus 2.030), signaling stronger-than-expected full‑year profitability that supports current valuation and may ease investor concerns about forward earnings.
• Positive Sentiment: The company also updated Q4 2025 EPS guidance to 0.270 (vs. consensus 0.250), indicating better near‑term results and providing a tangible beat for the quarter that can lift sentiment heading into results.
• Positive Sentiment: Management change — Norwegian appointed John W. Chidsey as President & CEO, a seasoned consumer‑brand executive expected to drive growth and operational execution; this leadership upgrade can improve investor confidence on strategy and execution. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Technical interest: coverage noted a potential “golden cross” (50‑day moving average crossing above 200‑day), a bullish technical signal that can attract momentum traders and amplify buying pressure. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Norwegian scheduled its Q4 and FY‑2025 results and conference call for March 2 — this event is the next catalyst that will provide detail on guidance drivers, yields, demand trends and cost dynamics. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader interest: a Zacks piece flags NCLH as a trending stock, which may increase retail attention but doesn’t change fundamentals on its own. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst action: Barclays downgraded NCLH from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a $23 price target, signaling less conviction from a major sell‑side shop and potentially limiting upside from institutional flows. Article Title

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.