What to Expect From Norwegian Cruise Line's Q2 2025 Earnings Report
The leading cruise operator is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, July 30. Ahead of the event, analysts expect NCLH to report a profit of $0.45 per share on a diluted basis, up 18.4% from $0.38 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has beaten the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, while missing on another occasion.
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For the current year, analysts expect NCLH to report EPS of $1.77, up 7.9% from $1.64 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 18.1% year over year to $2.09 in fiscal 2026.
Norwegian Cruise shares have outpaced the broader market with a 23.5% surge over the past year, outperforming both the S&P 500's ($SPX) 8.2% gains and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLY) 15.6% gains over the same period.
On June 26, NCHL shares popped 2.3% after announcing that it had successfully increased the size of its senior secured revolving credit facility from $1.7 billion to $2.49 billion, while keeping the original terms and 2030 maturity unchanged. CFO Mark A. Kempa stated the move boosts the company's liquidity and reflects lenders' confidence in its strategy and performance.
Analysts' consensus opinion on NCLH stock is fairly upbeat, with a 'Moderate Buy' rating overall. Out of 22 analysts covering the stock, 15 advise a 'Strong Buy' rating, and seven give a 'Hold.' NCLH's average analyst price target is $24.59, indicating an ambitious potential upside of 6.2% from the current levels.
On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
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