Carnival (CUK) Price & Analysis

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CUK Stock Chart & Stats

$23.47

$0.04(0.19%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

$23.47

$0.04(0.19%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$13.65 - $33.72

Previous CloseN/A

Volume953.95K

Average Volume (3M)3.07M

Market Cap

$33.53B

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

Jun 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)N/A

Shares Outstanding146,139,360

10 Day Avg. Volume4,025,780

30 Day Avg. Volume3,072,083

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 Cap1.77

Enterprise Value/Revenue2.23

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.98

Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.64

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)2.46

Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.85B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability RecoveryCarnival’s return to sustained positive margins and record operating income per capacity unit reflects durable demand, better yield management, and improved cost control. These structural improvements boost earnings resiliency across economic cycles and support reinvestment and deleveraging over multiple years.

Consistent Cash GenerationRegular positive operating and free cash flow, coupled with a resumed dividend, indicates the business now converts demand into real liquidity. That cash generation underpins debt paydown, capex funding, and shareholder returns and materially strengthens long-term financial flexibility.

Strong Demand And Booking MomentumRecord forward bookings and rising deposits point to durable consumer appetite and effective distribution. Higher advance bookings improve revenue visibility, optimize deployment and pricing, and reduce short-term volatility in occupancy and yield across upcoming seasons.

Bears Say

Elevated LeverageLarge absolute debt and still-elevated leverage constrain financial flexibility and increase sensitivity to demand shocks or higher rates. Even with improvement, ongoing debt service needs limit ability to invest aggressively or absorb prolonged industry downturns without further refinancing risk.

Weak Cash Conversion TrendAlthough cash flow is positive, declining FCF and poor conversion versus net income suggest earnings volatility may not translate fully to available cash. This raises execution risk for sustained deleveraging and constrains capacity to fund capex, special projects, or larger shareholder returns.

Structural Market & Regulatory HeadwindsIncreased competitive capacity in key Caribbean markets, softer consumer sentiment and new regulatory/tax costs create lasting pressure on yields and margins. These structural headwinds can erode unit economics and require sustained pricing or cost initiatives to protect profitability over several years.

Carnival News

CUK Earnings this Week: How Will it Perform?

Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK) is scheduled to report 1st quarter earnings on 03/20/2026. Regarding Q1 estimates, Wall...

5d ago

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Carnival Corporation, Carnival plc enter unification agreement

On February 20, Carnival Corporation (CCL) and Carnival plc (CUK) entered into a unification agreement. Pursuant to the...

1M ago

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Carnival plc downgraded to Hold from Buy at Peel Hunt

Peel Hunt downgraded Carnival plc (CUK) to Hold from Buy with a 2,300 GBp price target Published first...

2M ago

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Carnival Corporation’s Record 2025 Earnings Fuel Optimism

Carnival Corporation & plc (($CUK)) has held its Q4 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of...

3M ago

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Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, December 19, 2025

Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: Carnival (CCL), Carnival (CUK), Conagra Brands (CAG), Paychex (PAYX),...

3M ago

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Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK) Q4 Earnings Cheat Sheet

Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK) is scheduled to report 4th quarter earnings on 12/19/2025. Regarding Q4 estimates, Wall...

3M ago

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Carnival Corporation Reports Record-Breaking Q3 2025 Earnings

Carnival Corporation & plc ( ($CUK) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the...

6M ago

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Carnival Corporation’s Earnings Call Highlights Record Performance

Carnival Corporation & plc (($CUK)) has held its Q3 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of...

6M ago

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Is CUK a Buy, Before Earnings?

Carnival Corporation & plc (CUK) is scheduled to report 3rd quarter earnings on 09/26/2025. Regarding Q3 estimates, Wall...

6M ago

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Carnival plc price target raised to 2,200 GBp from 1,750 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo raised the firm’s price target on Carnival plc (CUK) to 2,200 GBp from...

8M ago

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Carnival plc price target raised to 2,200 GBp from 1,750 GBp at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Carnival plc (CUK) to 2,200 GBp from 1,750 GBp and...

8M ago

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Carnival Corporation Achieves Record Second-Quarter Results

Carnival Corporation & plc ( ($CUK) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the...

9M ago

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Carnival Corporation’s Earnings Call: Record Revenues Amid Challenges

Carnival Corporation & plc (($CUK)) has held its Q2 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of...

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Carnival plc rises 7.5%

Carnival plc (CUK) is up 7.5%, or $1.62 to $23.19. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source...

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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 $13.65 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 $33.53B.

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 99 days.

How were Carnival Corporation & plc’s earnings last quarter?

Currently, no data Available

Is Carnival Corporation & plc overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Carnival Corporation & plc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Carnival Corporation & plc have?

Carnival Corporation & plc has 146,139,360 shares outstanding.

What happened to Carnival Corporation & plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Currently, no data Available

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carnival Corporation & plc?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CUK

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Carnival Stock Smart Score

Underperform

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

25.45%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

5.36%

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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.

Carnival (CUK) Earnings & Revenues

Historic Earnings Reports

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CUK Earnings Call

Q4 2025

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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

The earnings call highlighted a record-breaking financial performance for 2025 with strong cost management and booking volumes, leading to a positive outlook for 2026. However, challenges such as increased capacity in the Caribbean and low consumer sentiment present potential risks. The reinstatement of dividends and achievement of an investment-grade leverage ratio demonstrate financial strength, outweighing the lowlights.View all CUK earnings summaries