Norwegian Cruise Line shares gain as analysts lower price targets
The stock closed higher on September 25, 2026, following analyst updates and second-quarter results.
Norwegian Cruise Line stock gained 2.96 percent and closed at USD 14.61 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 25, 2026.
According to a cited analyst update dated September 24, 2026, JPMorgan Chase lowered its price target for Norwegian Cruise Line from USD 17.00 to USD 13.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The report also said Truist Financial reduced its target from USD 20.00 to USD 16.00 and retained a Hold rating.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 2.64 billion, an increase of 4.9 percent from USD 2.52 billion a year earlier. According to the reported results, GAAP net income rose from USD 29.992 million to USD 222.553 million, while diluted GAAP earnings per share increased from USD 0.07 to USD 0.48.
Adjusted EBITDA declined 4.1 percent year over year to USD 666 million but exceeded the company’s USD 632 million guidance. As of June 30, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had total debt of USD 15.0 billion and net leverage of 5.3 times.
