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Carnival (CCL)
NYSE:CCL
CCL Stock Chart & Stats
$31.55
$0.02(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.55
$0.02(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.07 - $34.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.59M
Average Volume (3M)19.18M
Market Cap
$43.62B
Enterprise Value$69.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$27.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta1.65
Next Earnings
Mar 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding1,236,706,700
10 Day Avg. Volume16,959,254
30 Day Avg. Volume19,178,929
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 Cap1.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.41Price Target Upside18.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)2.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Controls And Margin OutperformanceBetter‑than‑expected cost controls and favorable fuel dynamics produced adjusted EBITDA and EPS beats, indicating stronger margin resilience and free cash flow potential.
Dividend Policy And Credit RatingReinstatement of a regular quarterly dividend after achieving an investment‑grade rating signals improved financial health and raises the prospect of clearer capital return programs.
Forward Bookings And DemandStrong forward bookings, with the company about two-thirds booked for 2026 at higher prices and record booked occupancy, support upside to revenue and pricing power.
Bears Say
Caribbean Pricing Pressure And Analyst OutlookSofter Caribbean pricing driven by regional capacity growth has prompted analysts to lower yield estimates and trim the stock price target, which may cap near‑term upside.
Rising Operating And Drydock CostsForecasts of higher net cruise costs from inflation, increased advertising, and elevated drydock spending could weigh on margins and free cash flow generation.
Yield Guidance And Loyalty Program EffectsSoft near‑term yield guidance for fiscal 2026, attributed in part to loyalty program accounting changes and redeployments, could pressure revenue expectations and investor sentiment.
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 $43.62B.
When is Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 20, 2026 which is in 17 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 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival have?
Carnival has 1,236,706,700 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:
$37.41 (18.57% Upside)
$37.41 (18.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CCL Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 54%
Bearish news 46%
Bearish news 46%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.64%
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
$37.41
▲(18.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.87% Insiders
19.06% Mutual Funds
2.76% Other Institutional Investors
48.37% Public Companies and Individual Investors