JPMorgan Chase & Co. Reaffirms “Neutral” Rating for Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH)

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, MarketBeat reports. They currently have a $20.00 price target on the stock, down from their prior price target of $28.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 7.08% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on NCLH. Zacks Research cut shares of Norwegian Cruise Line from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on Norwegian Cruise Line from $32.00 to $31.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on Norwegian Cruise Line from $25.00 to $21.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered Norwegian Cruise Line from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $26.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Norwegian Cruise Line in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Norwegian Cruise Line currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.32.

Norwegian Cruise Line Price Performance

Shares of NCLH opened at $21.52 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $9.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.83, a PEG ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 2.06. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $22.25 and a 200-day moving average of $22.63. The company has a current ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.22. Norwegian Cruise Line has a 52 week low of $14.21 and a 52 week high of $27.41.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Norwegian Cruise Line

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NCLH. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Norwegian Cruise Line during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Sentry Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Norwegian Cruise Line during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Norwegian Cruise Line by 130.2% during the fourth 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. Finally, Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Norwegian Cruise Line in the fourth quarter worth approximately $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.58% of the company’s stock.

Norwegian Cruise Line News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY‑2025 and Q4‑2025 EPS guidance (FY EPS 2.10 vs. consensus ~2.03; Q4 EPS 0.27 vs. consensus ~0.25) — suggests stronger near‑term profitability than investors expected.
• Positive Sentiment: Longer‑term bull case: analysts and commentaries highlight a deep valuation discount to peers and potential benefit from a strong wave season, calling the shares an attractive value opportunity. Seeking Alpha
• Positive Sentiment: Value analysts point to favorable style scores that make NCLH appealing to value and contrarian investors. Zacks
• Neutral Sentiment: Company scheduled a conference call to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results on March 2 — an upcoming event that will provide more color on guidance drivers and margin trends.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO change: Board appointed John W. Chidsey as President & CEO; the initial market reaction was negative, with shares falling after the announcement — investors may be concerned about transition risk and execution under new leadership. Benzinga Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts followed: JPMorgan trimmed its price target materially (prior $28 → $20) while keeping a neutral rating, and Barclays also downgraded the stock — increased analyst skepticism can pressure the share price. TickerReport / JPMorgan note Barclays
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes and reviews emphasize that NCLH has lagged peers (Royal Caribbean, Carnival) and recent commentary led to downgrades/diminished sentiment. Barron’s

About Norwegian Cruise Line

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.