NCLH technical analysis

NCLH Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 4, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

NCLH Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
NCLH
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 3, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series19.76August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series19.76August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

NCLH Technical Analysis Summary

NCLH shows a mixed technical picture with an improving short-term tone. After the daily series jumped 6.64% on the latest completed bar, price at 19.76 sits above SMA20 (19.50) and SMA50 (19.36) but below SMA200 (20.27), with daily RSI at 51.25 and a mildly negative MACD histogram (-0.06). The weekly picture is weaker: price at 18.53 is below SMA20 (18.92), SMA50 (21.03), and SMA200 (19.13), with RSI at 45.30 and MACD still below zero despite a positive histogram (0.15). Support sits at the 20-day low of 18.00, then the 60-day and 52-week low at 14.53. Resistance is at SMA200 (20.27), the 20-day high of 21.27, and the 60-day high of 21.95. A sustained daily close above 20.27 would strengthen the recovery case; a break below 18.00 would renew downside risk toward the 52-week low.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 3, 2026)

Trend
Mixed but improving. Price at 19.76 is above SMA20 (19.50) and SMA50 (19.36) but below SMA200 (20.27). The strong rebound on the latest completed bar moved price back above the shorter averages, while the SMA200 remains overhead as the main near-term resistance. SMA20 being above SMA50 supports a recovering short-term structure.
Momentum
Neutral with a slight positive tilt. RSI14 at 51.25 sits just above the 50 midline. MACD at 0.01 is below the signal line at 0.07 with a slightly negative histogram of -0.06, a mild short-term drag, but the large positive daily return on the latest bar reflects improving buying interest.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 0.98 (4.97% of price) reflects typical daily swings for a cruise operator sensitive to booking trends and fuel costs. Bollinger Bands from 18.17 to 20.82 are neither unusually wide nor narrow, with price trading near the middle band.
Volume
Above average. Latest volume of 19,516,500 is about 1.31x the 20-period average (14,941,125), indicating meaningful participation behind the latest rebound bar.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a short-term recovery attempt within a longer-term corrective trend. Price reclaimed SMA20 and SMA50 after a strong up day, RSI sits just above 50, and the latest bar traded on above-average volume. The main hurdles are SMA200 at 20.27 and the 20-day high at 21.27. Momentum is only mildly positive, so the recovery needs a sustained close above 20.27 to gain stronger conviction.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Weak. Price at 18.53 is below SMA20 (18.92), SMA50 (21.03), and SMA200 (19.13), leaving the weekly structure below all three key averages. The SMA200 has flattened after a multi-year decline, offering a support reference near 19.13 rather than a confirmed uptrend.
Momentum
Weak but stabilizing. RSI14 at 45.30 is below the 50 midline. MACD at -0.39 is above the signal line at -0.54 with a positive histogram of 0.15, suggesting downward momentum is easing even though both lines remain negative.
Volatility
High. ATR14 at 2.19 (11.82% of price) reflects wide weekly ranges for a travel company exposed to demand swings and fuel costs. Bollinger Bands from 16.18 to 21.67 are wide, consistent with elevated volatility.
Volume
Above average. Weekly volume of 112,915,700 is about 1.16x the 20-week average (97,354,175).

Assessment

The weekly chart remains the weaker timeframe. Price is below all three weekly averages, RSI is sub-50, and the MACD lines are still negative even though the histogram has turned positive. The positive histogram and price holding above the 52-week low of 14.53 are the main constructive signs. A weekly close back above SMA20 at 18.92 would be the first step toward repairing the weekly trend.

Key indicators

NCLH Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)51.2545.30
MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01 / 0.07 / -0.06-0.39 / -0.54 / 0.15
ATR (14)0.98 (4.97%)2.19 (11.82%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)18.17 - 20.8216.18 - 21.67
SMA (20)19.5018.92
SMA (50)19.3621.03
SMA (200)20.2719.13

Price structure

NCLH Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price19.7618.53
1-Period Return+6.64%-4.34%
5-Period Return-1.35%-12.76%
20-Period Return+2.60%-1.80%
60-Period Return+11.32%-5.27%
252-Period Return-22.69%-34.55%
52-Week Low14.5314.53
52-Week High27.1827.18
52-Week Position41.34%31.62%

Key levels

NCLH Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High21.2722.22
20-Period Low18.0014.53
60-Period High21.9527.18
60-Period Low14.5314.53

Scenarios

NCLH Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

A sustained daily close above SMA200 at 20.27, and then above the 20-day high at 21.27, on above-average volume, while the weekly chart reclaims SMA20 at 18.92.

Invalidation

Price drops back below the daily SMA20 at 19.50 and the 20-day low at 18.00.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 50; daily MACD histogram turning positive; weekly MACD staying above its signal line; volume staying near or above average through the push higher.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to oscillate between 18.00 support and the 20.27-21.27 resistance zone on the daily chart.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary on above-average volume.

What to watch

RSI hovering around 50; Bollinger Bands contracting; volume easing back toward average; the SMA20 and SMA50 staying intertwined.

Bearish

Trigger

A daily close below the 20-day low at 18.00, reopening the path toward the 60-day low and the 52-week low at 14.53.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the daily SMA20 at 19.50 and holds above it.

What to watch

Daily RSI slipping below 40; rising downside volume; the weekly MACD histogram turning negative again; the weekly chart losing SMA200 at 19.13.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 3, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 3, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 4, 2026.