Norwegian Cruise Line earnings beat by $0.19, revenue topped estimates

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.12 per share, beating estimates of $0.94, and raised its full-year outlook. Revenue was $2.95 billion, slightly up from last year. Shares rose 11%, while Royal Caribbean (RCL) and Carnival (CCL) also gained 3% and 2%, respectively.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) shares rose on strong Q3 results, a raised FY26 profit outlook, and a new CFO appointment. The company's turnaround efforts are gaining traction, according to the firm. Investors reacted positively to the updates.

Norwegian Cruise Line reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.95B, beating estimates by 2.3%. EPS of $1.07 exceeded expectations by 20.2%. Adjusted EBITDA was $936.8M, a 4.3% beat. Full-year EBITDA guidance is $2.55B, above consensus. Operating margin fell to 21.2% from 25.5% YoY. Free cash flow improved to -$105.4M from -$726.5M. Passenger cruise days rose by 376,695 YoY.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) reported Q3 earnings of $1.12 per share, beating estimates of $0.94. Revenue was $2.9B, slightly up from $2.94B last year. Adjusted EBITDA exceeded guidance by $63M. Shares rose 5.5% premarket. The company raised its 2026 guidance and announced leadership changes.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.9B, GAAP net income of $491M, and adjusted EPS of $1.12, exceeding guidance. The company raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.55B and adjusted EPS to $1.70. It also announced cost savings, debt issuance, and vessel sales.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced Meghan Montana, current Chief Strategy Officer, will become CFO on January 1, 2027, succeeding Mark Kempa. Kempa, who served 25 years, will advise until June 2027. Montana brings 20 years of finance experience, including roles at American Airlines and major banks. The company highlights her strategic planning and capital allocation skills.