Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Limited (NCLH), the third largest listed cruise ship company in the world, expects its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to rise to the range of $5.40 to $5.60 this year from $5.09 in 2019, but adds that the guidance does bot include the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak
“Excluding both known and unknown impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak, Adjusted EPS for full year 2020 is expected to be in the range of $5.40 to $5.60 reflecting 2.0% to 3.0% Constant Currency Net Yield growth,” the company said in a statement.
“Company entered year with a record booked position and at higher pricing. Despite the current known impact from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as of the week ending February 14, 2020, the Company’s booked position remained ahead of prior year and at higher prices on a comparable basis, which excludes cruises to Cuba in the prior year and the recent redeployment of Norwegian Spirit from Asia in the current year,” NCLH said.
