Norwegian Cruise gains nearly 2% on raised Q3 outlook

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares rose nearly 2% in premarket trading on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The company announced that it expects third-quarter results to exceed its prior forecast due to better-than-expected revenue performance.

In July, the cruise operator had forecast third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.90 and adjusted EBITDA of $874 million. The company did not share updated quarterly figures.

Norwegian Cruise Line reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. For 2027, it projects full-year net interest expense between $860 million and $880 million. The company noted that booked occupancy and pricing for 2027 stand at record levels. Bookings for 2028 are off to an excellent start, with occupancy and pricing running ahead of the same period last year.

The update follows a 3.4% rise in Norwegian Cruise Line shares on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Sector peer Carnival also jumped as much as 13.4% on Tuesday, marking its biggest intraday gain since April 8 after lifting its full-year adjusted earnings outlook.