Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK)
NYSE:CUK
CUK Stock Chart & Stats
$23.47
$0.04(0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$23.47
$0.04(0.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.39 - $33.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume953.95K
Average Volume (3M)3.41M
Market Cap
$38.55B
Enterprise Value$63.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.2
Beta1.71
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding189,015,640
10 Day Avg. Volume2,720,468
30 Day Avg. Volume3,407,410
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 Cap1.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.84
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationCarnival's materially improved operating cash flow (~$6.6B TTM) and rising free cash flow (~$3.0B TTM) increase durable financial flexibility. Reliable cash generation supports gradual de‑levering, reinvestment in ships/destinations, and sustainable capital returns under PROPEL, lowering refinancing and liquidity risk over the medium term.
Profitability RecoveryAfter multi‑year losses, Carnival now exhibits sustained profitability and healthy margins across TTM results. Higher yields, onboard spend and cost discipline have restored operating leverage, creating a more resilient earnings base that supports reinvestment, target ROIC improvements, and long‑term cash generation.
Booking Momentum & LiquidityRecord bookings, strong forward load (~85% of 2026 booked) and unusually large customer deposits (~$8B) provide durable revenue visibility and working capital support. This structural forward bookings cushion demand shocks, underpins cash flow forecasts and enables management to pursue PROPEL targets and shareholder returns with more confidence.
Bears Say
High LeverageDespite improvement, Carnival's absolute debt levels remain substantial for a cyclical leisure operator. Elevated leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises sensitivity to higher interest rates or demand softness, and constrains the pace of reinvestment or distributions if cash flow weakens, making sustained de‑levering essential.
Fuel ExposureManagement cites a material fuel headwind (~$500M referenced) while not maintaining a formal hedging program, leaving margins exposed to Brent swings. Persistent fuel volatility is a recurring structural risk that can materially erode earnings and complicate achievement of multi‑year targets absent sustained efficiency gains or a durable hedging strategy.
Measured Capacity GrowthA deliberate slow newbuild cadence (only three ships in the PROPEL period) limits fleet renewal and incremental capacity. While prudent for cash returns, this strategy may leave Carnival with an older fleet profile versus peers over time, potentially pressuring competitive positioning, guest experience upgrades and long‑run yield improvement.
Carnival News
CUK FAQ
What was Carnival Corporation & plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival Corporation & plc lowest stock price was $15.39 and its highest was $33.72 in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival Corporation & plc’s market cap?
Carnival Corporation & plc’s market cap is $38.55B.
When is Carnival Corporation & plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival Corporation & plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Carnival Corporation & plc’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival Corporation & plc released its earnings results on Mar 20, 2026. The company reported $0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.184 by $0.016.
Is Carnival Corporation & plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carnival Corporation & plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Carnival Corporation & plc pay dividends?
Carnival Corporation & plc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Carnival Corporation & plc dividends here
What is Carnival Corporation & plc’s EPS estimate?
Carnival Corporation & plc’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival Corporation & plc have?
Carnival Corporation & plc has 189,015,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival Corporation & plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival Corporation & plc reported an EPS of $0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.184. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.021%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carnival Corporation & plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CUK
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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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CUK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $12.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
77.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carnival Corporation & plc
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.
CUK Company Deck
CUK Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and multiple record Q1 metrics (revenues, yields, bookings, deposits, net income), plus an ambitious multi-year value creation plan (PROPEL) including buybacks and dividend growth. These positive developments were tempered by a substantial and volatile fuel headwind, near-term EPS pressure, rising cruise costs (albeit better than guidance), and geopolitical uncertainty affecting certain itineraries. On balance, management reiterated confidence in demand, cost discipline and long-term targets while acknowledging short-term fuel-driven headwinds.View all CUK earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
66.83% Insiders
1.12% Mutual Funds
7.81% Other Institutional Investors
23.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors