We recently published a list of the Analysts Are Bullish On These 10 Stocks For 2025, Here’s Why. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) stands against the other stocks that analysts are bullish for 2025.
US stocks registered a great start to the week with the S&P 500 index registering a gain of 100 points to close at +1.76%. The Nasdaq index, which had taken a beating recently, also registered a 2.2% gain. The renewed optimism comes as analysts price in rather moderate tariffs, much more lenient than originally thought.
Wall Street analysts continuously evaluate stocks based on recent earnings, market outlook, and economic trends. When they find a stock with a potential upside, they adjust their rating accordingly. 2025 has started off with extreme volatility but analyst upgrades continue to provide investors with a reliable source to pick up their next stock for the year.
We decided to look at what stocks the analysts are looking at and why they are bullish on these stocks. We then looked at the catalysts that could trigger this upside and came up with this list. For this top 10 list, we only considered stocks with a market cap of at least $5 billion.
A luxurious cruise ship overlooking a stunning horizon, highlighting the variety of its itineraries.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a cruise company that operates Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Oceania Cruises brands. Its brand offers multiple dining venues, spas, retail shopping areas, bars and lounges, accommodations, and casinos.
Based on 22 different analyst ratings, Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) has the highest target price of $38 which means it has a potential upside of 89% from the current levels if the bullish scenario unfolds. The stock is currently trading at $20.09 which is even lower than the lowest Wall Street price target of $24. This is an ideal opportunity to load up on the stock as it has lost one-third of its value in less than two months.
The travel industry is facing challenges due to shifts in consumer spending but the cruise industry is well-positioned, particularly Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH), to maintain momentum. Its premium offerings make it stand out among peers, providing a growth opportunity that competitors cannot so easily imitate.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) received an upgrade recently by J.P. Morgan from Neutral to Overweight and was assigned a price target of $30.
“Importantly, management clarified that while it overachieved in 2024 (in regard to its $300M of cost savings outlined in 2024-2026), there was not a pull-forward of cost savings, but rather an expansion of the cost savings program to $300M.”
Overall, NCLH ranks 7th on our list of stocks that analysts are bullish for 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of NCLH as a leading investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NCLH but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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