Norwegian Cruise Line Is Down 19% This Year and Reports Earnings July 30. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Norwegian Cruise Line shares have declined 19% this year due to Mideast geopolitical tensions affecting fuel prices and passenger demand. While the company reports earnings on July 30, analyst Thomas Niel recommends Carnival as a stronger alternative in the cruise industry, citing Carnival's lower leverage, dividend yield of 1.7%, and better risk/reward proposition compared to Norwegian's steeper valuation discount.