Carnival Corporation Closes $1 Billion Notes Offering to Reduce Debt Costs

Carnival ( (GB:CCL) ) has shared an announcement.

Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully closed a $1.0 billion offering of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031, using the proceeds to redeem $993 million of 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026. This strategic move aims to reduce interest expenses by over $20 million and manage future debt maturities, reinforcing the company’s financial stability and operational flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CCL) stock is a Hold with a £1650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Carnival stock, see the GB:CCL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CCL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CCL is a Neutral.

Carnival Corporation’s stock score reflects a solid recovery phase with strong financial performance and effective cash flow management. However, high leverage and mixed technical indicators pose cautionary notes. Positive earnings call highlights and strategic corporate events bolster the outlook, while reasonable valuation provides a balanced perspective.

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More about Carnival

Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and one of the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Average Trading Volume: 743,997

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £22.25B

For a thorough assessment of CCL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.