Carnival (GB:CCL)
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CCL Stock Chart & Stats
2178.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2178.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,250.00 p - 2,487.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.19K
Average Volume (3M)529.29K
Market Cap
£27.05B
Enterprise Value60.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£26.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.4
Beta1.80
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding189,015,640
10 Day Avg. Volume443,079
30 Day Avg. Volume529,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)2.55
Price to Sales (P/S)1.18
P/FCF Ratio12.03
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,466.28Price Target Upside13.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)£20.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Durable Cash GenerationCarnival's multi‑billion trailing twelve‑month operating and free cash flows indicate the business now consistently generates cash after the downturn. Durable FCF supports continued debt reduction, reinvestment in higher‑return projects, and the company's stated capacity to return capital to shareholders over the medium term.
Strong Operating MarginsReported double‑digit net and EBIT margins reflect structural profitability versus the deep losses of 2021–22. Sustainable margins provide earnings resilience through cycles, underpin high ROE and create a base for achieving longer‑term ROIC targets if management maintains cost discipline and demand holds.
Demand Visibility And Capital FrameworkStrong bookings, elevated customer deposits and yield gains give revenue visibility and pricing power over the next year, while PROPEL and a $2.5B buyback signal management's commitment to disciplined capital allocation. Together these support sustained cash returns and targeted reinvestment.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved from peak post‑pandemic levels, total debt remains sizeable versus equity. A still‑heavy capital structure leaves Carnival more exposed to demand shocks, higher interest rates, and refinancing risk, constraining flexibility for opportunistic capex or faster buybacks if conditions deteriorate.
Material Fuel-price ExposureManagement quantified a large embedded fuel headwind and historically limited hedging increases earnings sensitivity to oil. Significant fuel volatility can rapidly erode margins, lower free cash flow and make execution of multi‑year targets (debt reduction, buybacks, reinvestment) materially harder.
Rising Operating Costs & Dry‑dock TimingUnderlying cruise costs ex‑fuel are rising, and dry‑dock accounting/timing can push expense volatility into operating metrics. Persistent cost inflation and episodic capital‑intensive renovations increase cash required for operations and maintenance, pressuring margins and limiting the pace of balance‑sheet repair if trends continue.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival lowest share price was 1250.00 p and its highest was 2487.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival’s market cap?
Carnival’s market cap is £27.05B.
When is Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Carnival’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported 0.15 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.138 p by 0.012 p.
Is Carnival overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carnival’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carnival pay dividends?
Carnival pays a Quarterly dividend of 30.247 p 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 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival have?
Carnival has 189,015,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival reported an EPS of 0.15 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.138 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.404%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carnival?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CCL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Carnival Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,466.28 (13.24% Upside)
£2,466.28 (13.24% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £11.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.49%
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 Revenue Breakdown
65.43% Passenger ticket
34.57% Onboard and other
CCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,466.28 p
▲(13.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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