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Elliott Takes 10% Stake in Norwegian, Shares Jump 12%
Elliott Takes 10% Stake in Norwegian, Shares Jump 12%
Khac Phu Nguyen
Thu, February 19, 2026 at 2:53 AM GMT+9 2 min read
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This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Elliott Investment Management has taken a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:NCLH), arguing that recent leadership decisions and discretionary spending may have constrained shareholder returns. In a statement, the activist investor outlined a path for the shares to reach $56, contending that certain outlays including flying guests to Reykjavik, Iceland, hosting a Katy Perry concert and curating fine art experiences at sea have not translated into value creation. The market reacted quickly: Norwegian rose 12% to $24.10 in New York trading Tuesday, marking its biggest one-day gain since April and lifting its market value to nearly $11 billion.
Elliott also questioned the board’s succession process, suggesting recent decisions may have weighed on performance and criticizing the appointment of a long-tenured board member without cruise-industry executive experience. The disclosure follows Norwegian’s announcement last week that Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer stepped down immediately and was replaced by John Chidsey, the former Subway Restaurants Inc. CEO, in what the company described as a strategic leadership change. Elliott said it has identified qualified executives to potentially serve on the board, with some directors facing reelection in March. For its part, Norwegian said this was the first it had heard from Elliott and reiterated its commitment to delivering durable, long-term value under Chidsey’s leadership, with additional details expected on the March 2 earnings call.
The activist push comes as the broader cruise industry benefits from rising demand, with travelers increasingly opting for lower-priced vacation options. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:CCL) have reported stronger bookings and higher repeat customers, supported by upbeat outlooks and fleet expansion plans. Since the start of 2023 through Tuesday’s close, Norwegian shares have advanced 97%, trailing gains of 305% at Carnival and 555% at Royal Caribbean over the same period a performance gap Elliott appears to view as an opportunity for governance and capital allocation changes that could potentially narrow the discount.
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