Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH)

Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Travel Services|Market Cap: $11.27B|Employees: 41K


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cruise company in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. It offers itineraries ranging from three days to a 180-days calling on various ports, including Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Alaska, Canada and New England, Hawaii, Asia, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, India, South America, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean. It distributes its products through retail/travel advisor and onboard cruise sales channels, as well as meetings, incentives, and charters. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is based in Miami, Florida.

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Total revenue increased to $2.2 billion in Q1 2024, up from $1.8 billion in Q1 2023, driven by a 7.9% increase in Capacity Days and improved pricing. Gross margin per Capacity Day increased 53.4%.

The company reported net income of $17.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $159.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the same period last year. This improvement reflects increased revenue and operating efficiencies.

Adjusted EBITDA improved by 98.1% to $464.0 million, compared to $234.2 million in the prior year. This significant increase suggests improved operational efficiency and cost management.

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