Here's Why Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda Limited company, is a leading cruise line operator. It owns and operates three brands — Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. The company, founded in 1966, is headquartered in Miami, FL.
NCLH sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 12.1% and 6.1% year-over-year, respectively.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $2.04 per share. NCLH also boasts an average earnings surprise of 29.1%.
Looking at cash flow, Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to report cash flow growth of 71.3% this year; NCLH has generated cash flow growth of 0.8% over the past three to five years.
With solid fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, NCLH should be on investors' short lists.
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