NCLH monthly performance report
Monthly NCLH research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
NCLH monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed August 2026 at $20.30, up 9.55% for the month and −18.80% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NCLH is −9.05%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.05% versus its 200-day moving average ($20.31), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NCLH has underperformed the S&P 500 by −59.19%, with a relative strength index reading of 64.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ended August 2026 at $20.30, posting a monthly return of +9.55%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +6.51%.
The current quarter stands at −11.70% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.05% versus the 200-day moving average ($20.31).
Year-to-date, NCLH is −9.05% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −21.94%. The stock is currently −25.31% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.12%.
| Period | NCLH | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.15% | −0.20% | +1.35% |
| 1 Week | −4.34% | +3.90% | −8.24% |
| 1 Month | +9.55% | +3.05% | +6.51% |
| 3 Months | +11.66% | +7.11% | +4.55% |