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Investing.com -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, sending shares down over 13% in early trading. The cruise operator also lowered its full-year adjusted net income guidance, citing softening demand.
Norwegian posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.07 for Q1, missing the consensus estimate of $0.09. Revenue came in at $2.13 billion, below analyst projections of $2.15 billion and down 3% YoY.
The company lowered its full-year 2025 net yield growth guidance to 2.0-3.0% on a constant currency basis, down from its previous outlook of around 3.0%. Norwegian maintained its full-year adjusted EPS forecast of $2.05, which is slightly below the $2.08 consensus. Furthermore, full-year adjusted net income guidance is expected to be approximately $1.045 billion, down from the previous expectation of $1.065 billion.
"We kicked off 2025 with solid first quarter results, demonstrating the continued momentum of our Charting the Course strategy," said CEO Harry Sommer. However, he noted the company is "mindful of the evolving macroeconomic environment" and has seen "softening in its 12-month forward booked position."
To offset potential revenue pressure, Norwegian plans to implement additional cost-saving measures. It now expects full-year adjusted net cruise costs excluding fuel to grow 0-1.25% on a constant currency basis, compared to prior guidance of around 1.25% growth.
The company’s net leverage ratio increased to 5.7x at the end of Q1, up from 5.3x at the end of 2024, primarily due to the delivery of its new ship Norwegian Aqua in March. Norwegian aims to reduce leverage to approximately 5x by year-end.
Despite near-term headwinds, management expressed confidence in the company’s long-term outlook, citing strong guest satisfaction scores and repeat rates. Norwegian maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.72 billion.