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CCL Stock Chart & Stats
$29.22
$0.02(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.22
$0.02(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.45 - $34.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.59M
Average Volume (3M)22.67M
Market Cap
$36.79B
Enterprise Value$62.89K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta1.71
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
1.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.31
Shares Outstanding1,369,649,200
10 Day Avg. Volume15,899,499
30 Day Avg. Volume22,665,573
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.69Price Target Upside15.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)2.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow provides durable funding for deleveraging, fleet investments and shareholder returns. Strong cash conversion versus prior years increases flexibility to service debt, fund modernization programs and absorb cyclical downturns without immediate capital raises.
Profitability & MarginsMargins have recovered to healthy levels as demand normalizes, reflecting pricing power, operational leverage and cost control. Durable profitability supports reinvestment in ships/destinations and improves return-on-equity, making earnings less reliant on one-off post-reopening effects and more sustainable over planning horizons.
Commercial Strength & BookingsDeep booking curves, record deposits and consecutive yield records signal strong, durable demand and pricing power across brands and regions. High prepayments improve cash visibility, lower short-term revenue volatility and give management more control over capacity, pricing and promotional discipline.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA sizable debt load for a cyclical leisure operator limits financial flexibility and increases interest-rate and refinancing risk. Sustained deleveraging depends on continued strong cash generation; a demand shock or cost spike could pressure liquidity, capex plans and capital-return programs.
Fuel & Cost VolatilityMaterial fuel price swings and logistics/crew cost volatility directly compress margins and free cash flow in an asset-heavy business. Persistent higher fuel or freight costs can erode the gains from yield improvements and complicate multi-year budgeting and the pace of debt reduction or fleet investment.
Geopolitical & Deployment RiskRegional geopolitical shocks can force redeployments, reduce international airlift and weaken European demand. Such disruptions prompt occupancy-vs-price trade-offs that lower onboard spend and revenue visibility, making earnings and cash generation more sensitive to external events beyond management control.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival Corporation lowest stock price was $23.45 and its highest was $34.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival Corporation’s market cap?
Carnival Corporation’s market cap is $36.79B.
When is Carnival Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Carnival Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival Corporation released its earnings results on Jun 23, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.344 by $0.066.
Is Carnival Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Carnival Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Carnival Corporation pay dividends?
Carnival Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Carnival Corporation dividends here
What is Carnival Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Carnival Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival Corporation have?
Carnival Corporation has 1,369,649,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival Corporation reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.344. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.869%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Carnival Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in 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:
$33.69 (15.30% Upside)
$33.69 (15.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CCL Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 719.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a prominent global entity in the leisure travel sector. Its extensive fleet of vessels navigates to nearly 700 different ports globally, sailing under a diverse portfolio of acclaimed brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard. Beyond its core cruise operations, the company also provides port services and other related offerings. Its holdings include and it manages hotels, lodges, unique glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. Customers primarily book their cruises through a network of travel agencies, tour operators, vacation planners, and direct online channels. The corporation maintains a broad international presence, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global markets. It commands a significant fleet of 87 ships, collectively providing capacity for 223,000 passengers in lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was established in 1972 and has its headquarters situated in Miami, Florida.
CCL Revenue Breakdown
65.43% Passenger ticket
34.57% Onboard and other
CCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$33.69
▲(15.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.15% Insiders
3.70% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
64.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors