NCLH Volume Ranks 353rd as Shares Dip 0.48% Amid Institutional Buys and Analyst Target Hikes

On September 2, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) traded with a volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 353rd in market activity. The stock fell 0.48%, closing at $24.87 amid mixed institutional activity and earnings performance.

Benchstone Capital Management LP increased its stake in NCLH by 22.2% during Q1, adding 362,861 shares to hold over 2 million shares, representing 4% of its portfolio. Other firms, including Versant Capital Management and Bogart Wealth LLC, also boosted their positions, with Bogart’s holdings rising by 1,012%. Conversely, some investors, such as Quantbot Technologies LP and Swiss National Bank, reduced their stakes.

Analysts revised price targets for NCLH, averaging $27.50 with recommendations spanning "Buy" to "Strong Buy." Jefferies Financial Group raised its target to $29.00, while Macquarie cut its estimate to $27.00. Despite these upgrades, the stock’s earnings report fell short of expectations, reporting $0.51 per share against a $0.52 forecast. Revenue of $2.52 billion, up 6.1% year-over-year, was slightly below the $2.55 billion estimate.

Recent filings indicate 69.58% of NCLH shares are owned by institutional investors. The company’s Q3 2025 guidance stands at $1.14 EPS, with FY 2025 projected at $2.05 EPS. Analysts on average anticipate $1.48 EPS for the current fiscal year. The stock’s beta of 2.24 highlights its volatility relative to the market, while a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.05 underscores its leverage.