NCLH Shares Fall 4.15% on $500M Volume Drop to 262nd Rank as Analysts Diverge and Earnings Guidance Nudges Above Consensus

On August 1, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) saw a 4.15% decline in its stock price amid a 52.84% drop in trading volume to $0.50 billion, ranking it 262nd in market activity. The company updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance, projecting $2.05 per share, slightly above the $2.029 consensus. However, Q2 results revealed a 2.9% year-over-year revenue decline to $2.13 billion and a net margin of 9.05%, missing earnings estimates by $0.02.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed signals for NCLH. Bank of America raised its price target to $27, while Susquehanna and UBS reduced theirs to $18 and $23, respectively. Goldman Sachs cut its target to $20 but maintained a "buy" rating. Institutional investors, including MIRAE ASSET and Woodline Partners, increased stakes in Q1, though hedge funds hold 69.58% of shares. The stock’s beta of 2.13 underscores heightened volatility compared to broader markets.

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