NCLH Q2 2026: Net income +642% on below-the-line factors as operating income falls 14%

Filed August 3, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 4, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Net income surged 642% YoY to $222.6M, but operating income fell 14% to $363.3M — the bottom-line gain came from $253.1M in below-the-line improvements (primarily non-operating/other +$255.8M, income tax -$2.8M), not from operations.

  MD&A: Operating Results / Notes: Consolidated Statements verify on EDGAR →
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  Booking position deteriorated from 'well positioned within its optimal range' (Q2 2025) to 'below its optimal booked position' (Q2 2026), citing softer demand at Norwegian Cruise Line due to execution challenges and Middle East conflict.

  MD&A: Booking Position verify on EDGAR →
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  Liquidity declined to $1.5B (June 30, 2026) from $2.4B (June 30, 2025), driven by lower Revolving Loan Facility availability ($1.3B vs. $2.0B) and expiration of the €200M newbuild commitment.

  MD&A: Liquidity verify on EDGAR →