Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Currency in USD
27.75
-1.25(-4.29%)
Closed·
27.85+0.10(+0.36%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
27.7028.49
52 wk Range
23.4534.03
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
28.99
Open
28.3
Day's Range
27.7-28.49
52 wk Range
23.45-34.03
Volume
21.75M
Average Volume (3m)
23.4M
1-Year Change
-2.1854%
Book Value / Share
9.37
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
35.55
Upside
+28.10%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Carnival Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

23 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
30 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 35.55
(+28.10% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Truist Securities
Hold31.00+11.71%29.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold30.00+8.11%-New CoverageJul 07, 2026
Tigress Financial Partners
Buy42.00+51.35%-MaintainJun 30, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy38.00+36.94%36.00MaintainJun 25, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold34.00+22.52%32.00MaintainJun 24, 2026

Carnival Corporation SWOT Analysis


Cruise Industry Giant
Explore Carnival Corporation's position as the world's largest cruise operator, its diverse brand portfolio, and its strategic advantage in capturing various consumer segments
Financial Rebound
Delve into CCL's impressive recovery, with projections of $1.86 EPS for FY2025 and $2.11 for FY2026, alongside robust revenue forecasts and improved EBITDA margins
Operational Excellence
Learn about Carnival's successful SEA Change targets, fleet optimization efforts, and cost control measures that have driven significant improvements in operational efficiency
Future Prospects
Discover how the launch of Celebration Key and potential return to investment-grade status could boost CCL's performance, with analyst price targets ranging from $24 to $37
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Carnival Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Carnival posted Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.41, beating estimates by $0.08, though shares fell 5.75% on softer yield outlook and European demand concerns.
  • Company raised full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $2.22 from $2.21, but cut yield growth forecast to 2.25% from 2.75% due to Middle East conflict impact.
  • Record customer deposits hit $9 billion with 2027 bookings ahead of 2026 at higher prices; net debt-to-EBITDA improved to 3.1x from 3.3x prior quarter.
  • Net income rose over 20% to $569 million despite 30% fuel cost increase; management expects full-year adjusted EBITDA to exceed $7 billion.
  • CEO Weinstein called European demand weakness 'transitory'; company repurchased 17M shares for $450M and maintains measured capacity growth of 1-2 ships yearly.
Last Updated: 2026-06-23, 11:20 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jun 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.41 / 0.33
Revenue / Forecast
6.7B / 6.68B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.18%
Dividend Yield
2.08%
Industry Median 2.09%
Annualized payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

CCL Income Statement

Compare CCL to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CCL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.4x6.2x10.4x
PEG Ratio
0.710.070.02
Price/Book
2.9x2.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x0.9x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.7%34.7%25.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Carnival Corporation Ltd., a cruise company, provides leisure travel services. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brands. It sells its cruises through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, websites, and onboard future cruise consultants. Carnival Corporation Ltd. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
489.63M35.75%14.19B
Other Institutional Investors
421.63M30.78%12.22B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
458.39M33.47%13.29B
Total
1.37B100.00%39.71B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.75%92,488,1352,681,231
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC5.84%79,966,7342,318,236

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FAQ

What Is the Carnival Corp (CCL) Stock Price Today?

The Carnival Corp stock price today is 27.75 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Carnival Corp Trade On?

Carnival Corp is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Carnival Corp?

The stock symbol for Carnival Corp is "CCL."

Does Carnival Corp Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Carnival Corp dividend yield is 2.16%.

What Is the Carnival Corp Market Cap?

As of today, Carnival Corp market cap is 38.06B USD.

What Is Carnival Corp's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Carnival Corp EPS (TTM) is 2.18.

When Is the Next Carnival Corp Earnings Date?

Carnival Corp will release its next earnings report on Sep 17, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CCL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Carnival Corp Stock Split?

Carnival Corp has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Carnival Corp Have?

Carnival Corp has 160000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Carnival Corp (CCL)?

As of Aug 10, 2026, Carnival Corp (CCL) is trading at a price of 27.75 USD, with a previous close of 28.99 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 27.70 USD to 28.49 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 23.45 USD to 34.03 USD.

What Is Carnival Corp (CCL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Carnival Corp is 35.55 USD, with a high estimate of 43 USD and a low estimate of 28.7 USD. 23 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.10% Upside potential.

What Is the CCL Premarket Price?

CCL's last pre-market stock price is 28.43 USD. The pre-market share volume is 5,470,000.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.56, or -1.93%.

What Is the CCL After Hours Price?

CCL's last after hours stock price is 27.85 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.10, or 0.36%.
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