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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$13.65 - $33.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume953.95K
Average Volume (3M)2.53M
Market Cap
$43.63B
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 Outstanding188,486,680
10 Day Avg. Volume1,923,049
30 Day Avg. Volume2,528,315
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive free cash flow signals the business can fund operations, capex and deleveraging without reliance on external equity. Over the next 2–6 months this underpins strategic flexibility: supports dividend resumption, targeted ship investment and ongoing debt reduction even in a cyclical leisure market.
Sharpened Profitability And MarginsA durable inflection to positive net and EBITDA margins indicates improved pricing power, cost control and operating leverage across brands. This structural improvement should sustain cash generation and ROE through the next 2–6 months, enabling reinvestment and cushioning downturns in demand.
Material Leverage Improvement To Investment GradeReaching an investment-grade net leverage metric is a structural reduction in financial risk. It lowers refinancing costs and expands access to capital markets, giving management durable flexibility to fund fleet upgrades, reinstate dividends and prioritize debt paydown over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Still-elevated Absolute Debt LoadA high absolute debt burden leaves the company exposed to cyclical demand shocks and interest-rate risk. Even with improvement, elevated leverage constrains capital allocation and raises refinancing and covenant risks, a structural overhang that matters across a 2–6 month horizon.
Weak Free Cash Flow Conversion To Net IncomeLow FCF-to-income conversion means earnings growth is not fully translating into cash that can pay down debt or fund returns. This structural gap limits durable improvements in leverage and reduces the margin for error if costs or demand deteriorate in the coming quarters.
Rising Competitive Capacity In CaribbeanA structural increase in competitor capacity in the Caribbean pressures yields and occupancy, forcing Carnival to defend market share via pricing or marketing spend. That dynamic can compress margins and returns over 2–6 months, especially given the company's cyclical demand exposure.
Carnival News
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 $43.63B.
When is Carnival Corporation & plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival Corporation & plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 20, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Carnival Corporation & plc’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival Corporation & plc released its earnings results on Dec 19, 2025. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.247 by $0.093.
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 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival Corporation & plc have?
Carnival Corporation & plc has 188,486,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival Corporation & plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival Corporation & plc reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.247. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.632%.
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
Underperform
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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 $12.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
48.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.36%
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 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 summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
51.81% Insiders
0.90% Mutual Funds
2.52% Other Institutional Investors
44.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors