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Mar 31, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Norwegian Cruise Line's Q1 2024 financial results were strong, with revenue up 20% year-over-year driven by robust demand, exceeding Q1 guidance across key metrics, and raising full year guidance due to strong revenue performance.
Key Takeaways
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong Q1 2024 results with a 20% increase in revenue year-over-year, driven by record bookings and robust onboard revenue. The company exceeded its Q1 guidance and raised its full-year guidance, reflecting continued strong demand and successful margin enhancement initiatives. Occupancy reached 104.6%, and the company is making progress on deleveraging efforts, reducing Net Leverage by a full turn compared to the end of 2023.
Revenue increased by 20% year-over-year due to strong demand and record bookings.
Onboard revenue per Capacity Day rose by 11% compared to 2023.
Occupancy for Q1 2024 was 104.6%, in line with guidance.
The company increased its full year Adjusted EBITDA guidance by $50 million to $2.25 billion and Adjusted EPS guidance was increased by $0.09 to approximately $1.32.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Forward Guidance
The Company increased its Net Yield guidance by 100 basis points from prior guidance to growth of approximately 6.4% from approximately 5.4% on a Constant Currency basis compared to 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Exceptional demand across all three brands
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased by $50 million to $2.25 billion
- Adjusted EPS guidance was increased by $0.09 to approximately $1.32
- Full year 2024 Occupancy is expected to average 105.1%
- Pricing growth in the first quarter was also strong with total revenue per Passenger Cruise Day up approximately 8%
Challenges Ahead
- Impact from the redeployed voyages related to the Middle East and Red Sea.
- Includes an approximate 300 basis point impact from Dry-dock days and related costs in the year.
- The increase in interest expense reflects higher losses in 2024 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs
- Total debt of $13.7 billion and Net Debt of $13.2 billion
- Net Leverage of 6.3x