Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) official guidance

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) official earnings guidance and management outlook. Each figure management stated is shown with its revisions and the source quote.

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NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-0.4%maintained-0.4% vs FY2025
We now expect full-year Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day to decline approximately 0.4%, an improvement of approximately 15 basis points from our prior guidance.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC-0.4%lowered -60.0%-0.4% vs FY2025
* 2026 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to be down approximately 0.4% on a Constant Currency basis versus 2025, reflecting better-than-previously-guided performance driven by ongoing savings.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC-0.3%lowered-0.3% vs FY2025
* 2026 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to be down approximately 0.25% on a Constant Currency basis versus 2025, reflecting better-than-previously-guided performance driven by ongoing savings.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC0%lowered -100.0%0% vs FY2025
| Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day | ~1.4% | ~1.0% | ~0.3% | ~0.0% |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-03 05:01:47 UTC0.9%maintained0.9% vs FY2025
Looking to the remaining nine months of the year, we expect unit cost to grow approximately 1.4%, bringing full year unit cost growth to approximately 0.9%, well below inflation.
NCLH · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-03 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC0.9%new0.9% vs FY2025
* 2026 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to grow approximately 0.9% on a Constant Currency basis versus 2025, marking the third consecutive year of sub-inflationary unit cost performance.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC1.7%maintained1.7% vs Q4 FY2025
Turning to costs, we expect Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day to increase approximately 1.7% year-over-year, primarily reflecting expenses associated with certain initiatives shifting from the third quarter into the fourth quarter.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC1.7%new1.7% vs Q4 FY2025
* Q4 2026 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel per Capacity Day is expected to be up 1.7% on a Constant Currency basis versus 2025.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2028 · ends 2028-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-$1Bnew
Moving into 2028 and 2029, our gross new build CapEx decline by about $1 billion each year, which frees up important cash needed to improve the balance sheet.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2029 · ends 2029-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-$1Bnew
Moving into 2028 and 2029, our gross new build CapEx decline by about $1 billion each year, which frees up important cash needed to improve the balance sheet.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC$2.5Bmaintained
Moving to Adjusted EBITDA, we expect fourth quarter to come in at approximately $414 million and are raising our full-year outlook by approximately $50 million to $2.55 billion.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$2.5Braised +2.0%
* 2026 full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.55 billion.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:33 UTC$2.5Bmaintained
As a result of softer than expected top-line performance, partially offset by better cost performance, we now expect adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.5 billion and adjusted EPS of approximately $1.50.
NCLH · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC$2.5Blowered -2.3%
* 2026 full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.5 billion.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC$2.5B – $2.6Blowered -13.2%
* 2026 full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.48 billion to $2.64 billion.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-03 05:01:47 UTC$3Bmaintained
For the full year, we expect margins to remain essentially flat year-over-year at approximately 37%, while adjusted EBITDA increases approximately 8% to $2.95 billion.
NCLH · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-03 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC$3Bnew
* 2026 full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.95 billion.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC$414Mmaintained
Moving to Adjusted EBITDA, we expect fourth quarter to come in at approximately $414 million and are raising our full-year outlook by approximately $50 million to $2.55 billion.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$414Mnew
* Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $414 million and Adjusted Operational EBITDA margin for the quarter is expected to be 25.0%.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC$1.7maintained
We expect fourth quarter Adjusted EPS of negative $0.12 and are increasing our full-year outlook by $0.20 to $1.70.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$1.7raised +13.3%
* Full year Adjusted Net Income is expected to be approximately $789 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $1.70.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-31 04:01:33 UTC$1.5maintained
As a result of softer than expected top-line performance, partially offset by better cost performance, we now expect adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.5 billion and adjusted EPS of approximately $1.50.
NCLH · transcript · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-31 04:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC$1.5lowered -7.4%
* Full year Adjusted Net Income is expected to be approximately $700 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $1.50.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC$1.45 – $1.79lowered -31.9%
* Full year Adjusted Net Income is expected to be approximately $679 million to $838 million. Adjusted EPS is expected to be $1.45 to $1.79.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-03 05:01:47 UTC$2.38maintained
Adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $0.16 in the first quarter, and for the full year, we expect adjusted EPS to increase approximately 13% to $2.38.
NCLH · transcript · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-03 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC$2.38new
* Full year Adjusted Net Income is expected to be approximately $1.12 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.38.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-$0.12maintained
We expect fourth quarter Adjusted EPS of negative $0.12 and are increasing our full-year outlook by $0.20 to $1.70.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC-$0.12new
| Adjusted EPS1 | ~($0.12) | | ~$1.70 | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTCoverall load factor increases next yearnew
Generally speaking, I think when you step back and you look at it from a 30,000-foot view, I would expect that we are going to see overall load factor increases next year.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.H4 FY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTCpositive Net Yield growthnew
Looking ahead, our stronger second half 2027 booking position and higher pricing, together with the expected benefits of these initiatives, give us confidence in a return to positive Net Yield growth in the second half and for full year 2027.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-4.4%maintained-4.4% vs FY2025
For the full year, we are carrying through the stronger than expected third quarter Net Yield performance and raising our full-year Net Yield guidance to a decline of approximately 4.4% on a constant currency basis.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC-4.4%raised +12.0%-4.4% vs FY2025
* 2026 full year Net Yield on a Constant Currency basis is expected to be down approximately 4.4% versus 2025.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC-5%lowered -25.0%-5% vs FY2025
| Net Yield | (8.8%) | (8.9%) | | ~(4.7%) | ~(5.0%) |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC-5% – -3%lowered-5% – -3% vs FY2025
| Net Yield | ~(3.2%) | ~(3.6%) | (2.7%) – (4.7%) | (3.0%) – (5.0%) |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC0%lowered -100.0%0% vs FY2025
| Net Yield | ~(1.0%) | | ~(1.6%) | | ~0.4% | | ~0.0% |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
2025-11-05 05:01:49 UTClow to mid-single-digit yield growthnew1% – 6% vs FY2025
Looking ahead to 2026, we expect this positive momentum to continue, supported by our proven algorithm of low to mid-single-digit yield growth and sub-inflationary cost growth.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2025
2025-11-05 05:00:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC1% – 2%new1% – 2% vs FY2026
The second-half book position, together with the initial expected benefits of our turnaround initiatives, supports our expectations that full-year Net Yield growth will be 1%-2% with a meaningful acceleration in the second half of the year.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings call · 1d
2026-10-29 13:52:07 UTC-6.5%maintained-6.5% vs Q4 FY2025
Turning to our fourth quarter outlook on slide 10, we expect Net Yield to decline approximately 6.5% on a constant currency basis, in line with our prior implied guidance.
NCLH · transcript · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 13:51:00 UTCOpen source
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC-6.5%new-6.5% vs Q4 FY2025
* Q4 2026 Net Yield on a Constant Currency basis remains unchanged from prior guidance, declining ~6.5%. The outlook reflects a modestly improved underlying Net Yield performance, offset by an unfavorable mix impact due to the delayed delivery of Seven Seas Prestige to late December and the cancellation of select voyages on Seven Seas Voyager transiting the Suez Canal.
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC26.2Mlowered -0.3%
| Capacity Days | ~6.43 million | | ~26.18 million | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC26.3Mmaintained
| Capacity Days | 6.8 million | | | ~26.25 million | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC26.3Mmaintained
| Capacity Days | ~6.6 million | | ~26.25 million | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC26.3Mnew
| Capacity Days | ~6.39 million | | | ~26.25 million | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC6.4Mnew
| Capacity Days | ~6.43 million | | ~26.18 million | |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$540Mmaintained
| Other Capital Expenditures | $134 | ~$96 | ~$540 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC$540Mmaintained
| Other Capital Expenditures | $137 | $172 | ~$100 | ~$540 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC$540Mmaintained
| Other Capital Expenditures | $140 | 103 | ~$540 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC$540Mnew
| Other Capital Expenditures | $ | 161 | $ | 602 | ~$120 | ~$540 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$96Mnew
| Other Capital Expenditures | $134 | ~$96 | ~$540 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2027 · ends 2027-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$3.1Braised +6.9%
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $224 | ~$1,094 | ~$2.9 | ~$3.1 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC$2.9Bmaintained
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $1,274 | $328 | $313 | ~$2.9 | ~$2.9 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC$2.9Braised +7.4%
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $380 | $260 | ~$2.9 | ~$2.9 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC$2.7Bmaintained
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $279 | $2.6 | ~$1.3 | ~$2.8 | ~$2.7 | ~$1.7 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
2025-11-04 12:02:50 UTC$2.7Bnew
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $827 | ~$351 | ~$2.7 | ~$2.7 | ~$2.7 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2025
2025-11-04 12:00:43 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.FY2028 · ends 2028-12-31
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earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$1.8Bmaintained
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $224 | ~$1,094 | ~$2.9 | ~$3.1 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source
2026-07-30 10:52:48 UTC$1.8Bmaintained
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $1,274 | $328 | $313 | ~$2.9 | ~$2.9 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q2 FY2026
2026-07-30 10:50:20 UTCOpen source
2026-05-04 10:53:10 UTC$1.8Braised +5.9%
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $380 | $260 | ~$2.9 | ~$2.9 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q1 FY2026
2026-05-04 10:50:24 UTCOpen source
2026-03-02 11:48:38 UTC$1.7Bnew
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $279 | $2.6 | ~$1.3 | ~$2.8 | ~$2.7 | ~$1.7 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q4 FY2025
2026-03-02 11:45:29 UTCOpen source
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.Q4 FY2026 · ends 2026-12-31
1 metric1 new
earnings release · 1d
2026-10-29 11:02:32 UTC$1.1Bnew
| Newbuild-and-Growth Capital Expenditures, Gross1 | $224 | ~$1,094 | ~$2.9 | ~$3.1 | ~$1.8 |
NCLH · EX-99.1 · Q3 FY2026
2026-10-29 11:00:29 UTCOpen source