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Carnival (CCL)
NYSE:CCL
CCL Stock Chart & Stats
$24.12
$0.02(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.12
$0.02(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.07 - $34.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.59M
Average Volume (3M)25.18M
Market Cap
$33.44B
Enterprise Value$59.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$27.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta1.73
Next Earnings
Mar 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding1,239,000,200
10 Day Avg. Volume32,661,913
30 Day Avg. Volume25,177,234
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.31
Price to Book (P/B)2.77
Price to Sales (P/S)1.28
P/FCF Ratio13.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.73Price Target Upside48.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)2.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst RatingAnalyst upgraded Carnival to an overweight rating and raised the price objective, signaling improved investor confidence based on a detailed, supportive analysis.
Bookings And Revenue VisibilityA large portion of itineraries are already booked at higher prices with record booked occupancy for the upcoming year, providing clearer revenue visibility and limiting downside from demand softness.
Cost Structure And Financial ResilienceStrong free cash flow, active internal cost levers and a smaller future ship orderbook improve Carnival's ability to withstand shocks and support recovery after demand disruptions.
Bears Say
Fuel Cost ExposureHigh exposure to fuel costs combined with limited hedging makes profitability vulnerable to sustained increases in oil prices.
Regional Demand WeaknessWeaker demand on certain European itineraries, notably in the eastern Mediterranean, is pressuring revenue per passenger and could limit pricing power on those routes.
Yield Guidance Versus Expense GrowthInitial yield guidance appears soft relative to expected expense growth, raising the risk of margin compression if costs rise faster than revenue per passenger.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival lowest stock price was $15.07 and its highest was $34.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival’s market cap?
Carnival’s market cap is $33.44B.
When is Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 27, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Carnival’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival released its earnings results on Dec 19, 2025. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.248 by $0.092.
Is Carnival overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carnival’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carnival pay dividends?
Carnival pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Carnival dividends here
What is Carnival’s EPS estimate?
Carnival’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival have?
Carnival has 1,239,000,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.248. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carnival?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CCL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Carnival Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.73 (48.13% Upside)
$35.73 (48.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CCL Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $12.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carnival
Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a leisure travel company. Its ships visit approximately 700 ports under the Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard brand names. The company also provides port destinations and other services, as well as owns and owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. It sells its cruises primarily through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, and websites. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. It operates 87 ships with 223,000 lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
CCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.73
▲(48.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.88% Insiders
18.85% Mutual Funds
17.22% Other Institutional Investors
33.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors