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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc(LIND)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 24 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-5.82% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$33.98
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LIND

11/06/2026: LIND (4-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY for 24 days. Simulated Profits (-5.82%). Updated daily EoD!

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc is a niche operator specializing in premium, nature-focused expedition cruises and curated land-based adventure tours. The company has a leading position in the expedition travel category, bolstered by its long-term alliance with National Geographic, which supports strong pricing power. Its growth strategy involves diversifying its portfolio through selective acquisitions, such as the recent expansion into luxury Antarctic interior tourism with White Desert. Investors must consider risks related to its significant debt leverage, exposure to discretionary spending volatility, and the execution risk of integrating new assets. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the experiential travel trend.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company demonstrates strong revenue growth and is aggressively expanding its brand portfolio in a high-demand niche.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has shown significant price appreciation and remains a focal point for institutional interest during travel cycle upturns.
Value investorMixed fitHigh debt levels and negative earnings per share currently make it a challenging fit for traditional value-oriented valuation metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and reallocates all capital toward expansion and debt management.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh beta, industry-specific risks, and significant debt load create high price and operational volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to macroeconomic shifts in the travel industry and sentiment changes.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh volatility in earnings and reliance on growth narrative can lead to significant swings in market valuation.
Competition risk (Expedition cruising)MediumMass-market cruise lines are increasingly offering expedition-style itineraries, challenging Lindblad's niche.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses a highly differentiated brand and unique guest experience that is difficult to replicate.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company's strategy is focused on growth and reinvestment, not income distribution.
Execution riskMediumScaling new acquisitions like White Desert successfully while managing a heavy debt load requires precise management.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 51.43%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LIND receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LIND has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+4.7%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.3%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -3.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LIND's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (8.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is LIND's strongest growth driver at +19.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Earnings growth (+4.7%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+8.5%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.3% and approximately 76.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 24.28% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 10.11%
BlackRock Inc 6.61%
Ariel Investments, LLC 4.21%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.25%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 2.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LIND generates approximately $376 of gross profit, $59 of operating income, and $83 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -11.38% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LIND has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36
Volume (30-day avg) 960.6K shares
Beta 2.27
52 Weeks Range 11.37 - 38.85
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.37 - 38.85
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.01

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Lindblad SegmentShip-based expedition cruises to remote global destinations, supplemented by National Geographic branding.The primary core of the business that generates revenue from premium-priced cruise expeditions.
Land ExperiencesNature-focused, small-group walking tours, safaris, and luxury adventure trips (e.g., Natural Habitat, DuVine).A growing, less capital-intensive segment that diversifies revenue beyond marine expeditions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-03
When Before Market
Estimate 0.41
Actual 0.36

Profitability

Profit Margin 0.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 16.63%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) -1946.89%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 55.56
Enterprise Value 2.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.59
Enterprise Value 2.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.59
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.26
Shares Outstanding 65.62M
Shares Floating 50.18M
Shares Outstanding 65.62M
Shares Floating 50.18M
Percent Insiders 24.28
Percent Institutions 84.3

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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