Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Invests $33.38 Million in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. $NCLH

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC purchased a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 1,785,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $33,380,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Norwegian Cruise Line by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 18,110 shares of the company’s stock valued at $404,000 after purchasing an additional 428 shares in the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama raised its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 96,848 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,162,000 after purchasing an additional 443 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 52,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,164,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board boosted its stake in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. New Mexico Educational Retirement Board now owns 20,700 shares of the company’s stock valued at $462,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prospera Financial Services Inc grew its position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 28,603 shares of the company’s stock worth $638,000 after buying an additional 502 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Down 3.1%

Shares of NYSE:NCLH opened at $18.72 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $18.96 and its two-hundred day moving average is $20.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.75, a quick ratio of 0.18 and a current ratio of 0.21. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has a 1-year low of $14.53 and a 1-year high of $27.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.87.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.36 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.07 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. 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 analysts anticipate that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. will post 1.51 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on NCLH shares. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $27.00 to $24.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $27.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Tigress Financial cut their target price on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $38.00 to $32.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $21.60.

Insider Buying and Selling at Norwegian Cruise Line

In related news, Director Zillah Byng-Thorne bought 25,015 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $17.67 per share, for a total transaction of $442,015.05. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 99,811 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,763,660.37. The trade was a 33.44% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO John Chidsey bought 153,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The shares were bought at an average cost of $16.37 per share, with a total value of $2,504,610.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,139,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,660,817.80. The trade was a 15.50% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders bought 1,592,467 shares of company stock worth $28,493,204. Insiders own 0.25% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Norwegian Cruise Line

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still see some upside into the Q2 report, with one Zacks note saying NCLH has the setup to potentially beat earnings estimates, which could support sentiment if results come in ahead of expectations. Article: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Investor attention is elevated, which can sometimes reflect growing interest ahead of a catalyst like earnings, potentially increasing trading activity in the stock. Article: Investors Heavily Search Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Oceania Cruises, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, highlighted new wellness-focused tours, a branding and marketing update that could help long-term premium demand but is not a near-term earnings driver. Article: Oceania Cruises® Spotlights Its Signature Wellness Discovery Tours
• Neutral Sentiment: NCLH was also in the market’s spotlight after broader cruise-sector coverage and general “most searched” stock chatter, but these items do not directly change the company’s fundamentals. Article: Investors Heavily Search Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line from buy to hold while setting a $20 target, and Stifel also lowered its price target to $26; both moves suggest analysts are becoming more cautious even though targets still imply some upside. Article: Norwegian Cruise Line downgraded by Truist
• Negative Sentiment: NCLH fell more than the broader market in the latest session, reinforcing pressure on the shares as investors continue to digest slower recent performance and softer quarterly results. Article: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Over the past six months, the stock has lagged the S&P 500, and that relative weakness may be weighing on investor confidence heading into earnings. Article: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?

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.