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Carnival (GB:CCL)
LSE:CCL
CCL Stock Chart & Stats
1931.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1931.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,054.00 p - 2,487.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.19K
Average Volume (3M)529.29K
Market Cap
£26.95B
Enterprise Value62.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£27.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta1.85
Next Earnings
Mar 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
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
£2,524.71Price Target Upside30.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)£20.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Global Cruise PortfolioCarnival's multi-brand, global operating model creates durable demand diversification across geographies, customer segments and price points. This reduces volcanic exposure to a single market, supports steady utilization and leverages scale in procurement, marketing and distribution over the medium term.
Revenue And Margin RecoveryA multi-year rebound in top-line and improved operating and net margins reflects sustainable demand normalization and better yield management. Stronger margins increase internal funding for maintenance, product upgrades and marketing, improving resilience across economic cycles and supporting longer-term profitability.
Improving Cash GenerationRising operating cash flow and positive free cash flow demonstrate the business can generate material cash from operations. This enhances capacity to fund dry-docks, refurbishments and working capital needs internally, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term if the trend persists.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh absolute debt and elevated leverage for a cyclical leisure operator increase refinancing and downturn vulnerability. Debt-servicing needs limit strategic flexibility, raise interest expense sensitivity and could force asset sales or tighter capital allocation if travel demand softens or rates rise.
Moderate FCF Conversion And DeclineSub‑par conversion of earnings into free cash flow and a year-over-year FCF decline indicate that a notable portion of profits is absorbed by capex, working capital or other cash needs. This constrains deleveraging, shareholder returns and buffer capacity through business cycles if sustained.
Gross Margin CompressionA sharp drop in gross margin signals cost pressure (fuel, labor, port fees or supplier costs) or weaker pricing power. In a competitive leisure market, persistent margin compression would reduce cash flow resilience and make the business more sensitive to demand shocks and rising input costs over time.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival lowest share price was 1054.00 p and its highest was 2487.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival’s market cap?
Carnival’s market cap is £26.95B.
When is Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 20, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Carnival’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival released its earnings results on Dec 19, 2025. The company reported 0.254 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.185 p by 0.069 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 0.14.
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 0.254 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.185 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.641%.
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?
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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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£2,524.71 (30.75% Upside)
£2,524.71 (30.75% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £8.8M 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
25.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.07%
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
2,524.71 p
▲(30.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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