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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Beats on Earnings in Q1

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2018 earnings per share (excluding 15 cents from non-recurring items) of 60 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. Earnings increased 50% on a year-over-year basis.

How Was the Estimate Revision Trend?

Investors should note that the earnings estimate revisions for Norwegian Cruise Line depicted a healthy picture prior to the earnings release. The stock had seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter earnings being revised 1.9% upward over the last 30 days.

Moreover, Norwegian Cruise Line has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company delivered positive surprises in each of the past four quarters. The average earnings beat was 5.8%.

Revenues Higher Than Expected

Norwegian Cruise Line recorded revenues of $1,293.4 million, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,286.5 million. Moreover, revenues increased 12.4% on a year-over-year basis.


Key Data: Norwegian Cruise Line expects earnings per share (excluding special items) of approximately $1.02 in the second quarter of 2018. The Zacks Consensus Estimate currently stands at $1.03 per share. The company now expects earnings (excluding special items) in the band of $4.55 to $4.70 for full-year 2018. The earlier forecast was in the range of $4.45-$4.65 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.61 per share is within the company’s guidance range.

Fuel price per metric ton, net of hedges, is projected at $470 for both the second quarter and full year 2018.

Zacks Rank: Currently, Norwegian Cruise Line carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) which is subject to change following the earnings announcement. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Stock Price: The earnings and revenues beat pleased the investors. Consequently shares of the company were up in pre-market trading at the time of writing.

Check back later for our full write up on this Norwegian Cruise Line earnings report later!

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