Carnival (GB:CCL)
LSE:CCL
CCL Stock Chart & Stats
2036.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2036.00 p
44.00 p(2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,152.00 p - 2,487.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.19K
Average Volume (3M)529.29K
Market Cap
£28.70B
Enterprise Value63.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£26.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.4
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next 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 Upside21.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)£20.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Flow GenerationCarnival has re-established durable cash generation with TTM operating cash flow of about $6.6B and FCF ~$3.0B. Reliable free cash flow supports sustained debt paydown, reinvestment and the company’s capital-return targets, improving strategic optionality over the medium term.
Profitability And MarginsMargins have recovered meaningfully from pandemic losses to double-digit net and high-teens EBIT margins, reflecting better yields, onboard spend and cost discipline. These structural margin gains provide a foundation for cash conversion and ROIC improvement if demand and cost controls persist.
Bookings And Forward Revenue VisibilityStrong booking momentum, higher yields and roughly 85% of 2026 capacity already booked with robust deposits translate into multi-quarter revenue visibility. This sustained demand backdrop supports pricing power, smoother cash flow and less earnings volatility across planning horizons.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved since 2022, total debt of about $26.5B and meaningful debt-to-equity leave the capital structure relatively heavy. Persistent leverage increases sensitivity to demand shocks and refinancing/interest-rate risk, constraining long-term financial flexibility.
Fuel Price ExposureManagement embeds a material fuel-related earnings headwind and historically limited hedging increases sensitivity to crude price swings. Given fuel is a large recurring cost, sustained price volatility can materially compress margins and cash flow across multiple quarters.
Measured Fleet Growth / Aging FleetA cautious newbuild program keeps average fleet age higher versus peers, which can raise maintenance needs, refit capex and customer-perception risks. Over time, slower capacity modernization may limit product competitiveness and higher upkeep costs could pressure margins.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival lowest share price was 1152.00 p and its highest was 2487.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival’s market cap?
Carnival’s market cap is £28.70B.
When is Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were Carnival’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival released its earnings results on Mar 20, 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 0.26.
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 up 0.91%.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,466.28 (21.13% Upside)
£2,466.28 (21.13% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £9.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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
▲(21.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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