Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK)
NYSE:CUK
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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$17.35 - $33.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume953.95K
Average Volume (3M)3.25M
Market Cap
$36.87B
Enterprise Value$62.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.2
Beta1.67
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.35
Shares Outstanding189,015,640
10 Day Avg. Volume2,672,293
30 Day Avg. Volume3,253,748
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 Cap1.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.59
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained, sizable operating cash flow and materially higher free cash flow versus 2024 provide durable internal funding for debt paydown, fleet reinvestment and shareholder returns. Consistent cash generation improves financial flexibility and underpins multi-year targets like PROPEL and buybacks.
Improved Profitability & MarginsMargins have recovered to robust levels versus the loss years, reflecting pricing power, higher onboard spend and operating leverage. Durable margin improvement strengthens capacity to fund reinvestment and returns, and provides a buffer against cyclical demand swings.
Demand Strength & Capital-return PlanRecord bookings, deposits and a formal PROPEL plan plus an initial $2.5B buyback signal structural demand recovery and disciplined capital allocation. Targets lock management focus on ROIC, deleveraging and returning cash, aligning incentives toward durable value creation.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA still-elevated capital structure leaves less financial flexibility for a cyclical leisure operator. Meaningful debt increases sensitivity to demand softness or higher borrowing costs, requiring sustained cash generation to meet PROPEL deleveraging goals without curtailing reinvestment.
Fuel-price ExposureLarge, recurring exposure to spot fuel prices can materially swing operating results and EPS. With no standing hedging program, earnings remain vulnerable to commodity shocks, making profitability and cash conversion less predictable over multi-quarter horizons.
Rising Non-fuel Costs & Operational VolatilityPersistent non-fuel cost inflation (labor, food, port fees) compresses unit economics unless offset by sustained yield gains or spend growth. Combined with historical swings from losses to profits, cost pressure heightens execution risk for maintaining margins through cycles.
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CUK FAQ
What was Carnival Corporation & plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival Corporation & plc lowest stock price was $17.35 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 $36.87B.
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 57 days.
How were Carnival Corporation & plc’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival Corporation & plc released its earnings results on Mar 27, 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 -4.598%.
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?
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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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
80.45%
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
Q1 2026
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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
50.58% Insiders
1.05% Mutual Funds
0.94% Other Institutional Investors
47.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors