Analysts await financial guidance and booking season update
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to report fourth-quarter results
- Expected net loss of $54.5 million, narrowed from $439.7 million last year
- Expected adjusted loss of 12 cents a share
- Expected fourth-quarter sales of $1.97 billion
- Analysts looking for annual financial guidance and update on booking season
- Norwegian stock down nearly 2% over the past year
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is set to report its fourth-quarter results, with analysts looking for direction from the cruise operator. The company is expected to report a net loss of $54.5 million, narrowed from $439.7 million in the same period last year. The adjusted loss is projected to be 12 cents a share. Fourth-quarter sales are expected to reach $1.97 billion, compared to $1.52 billion in the previous year. Norwegian stock has underperformed its rivals, Royal Caribbean and Carnival, with a decline of nearly 2% over the past year. Analysts will be watching for annual financial guidance and an update on the booking season, which has started off strongly for Norwegian’s competitors.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides specific information about Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ upcoming fourth-quarter results, including expected net loss, adjusted loss, and revenue. It also mentions the performance of Norwegian’s stock compared to its rivals, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. The article does not contain irrelevant information, misleading details, sensationalism, redundancy, or opinion masquerading as fact. It presents the information objectively and without bias.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ upcoming fourth-quarter results, including expected losses, revenue, and comparisons with its rivals. It also highlights key points to watch for in the report. However, the article lacks in-depth analysis, antifragility considerations, and accountability of powerful people.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article discusses the upcoming fourth-quarter results of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which is relevant to financial markets. There is no mention of an extreme event.
Public Companies: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)
Key People: Will Feuer (Author)
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