Carnival Corporation (CCL)
NYSE:CCL
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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$22.11 - $34.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.59M
Average Volume (3M)29.34M
Market Cap
$38.23B
Enterprise Value$64.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta1.68
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.35
Shares Outstanding1,383,278,000
10 Day Avg. Volume29,492,062
30 Day Avg. Volume29,335,932
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 Cap1.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.84Price Target Upside15.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)2.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and meaningful free cash flow signal durable internal funding for reinvestment, maintenance, and shareholder returns. Over 2–6 months this improves resilience versus cyclicality, supports debt reduction or buybacks and funds PROPEL reinvestment targets without sole reliance on capital markets.
Strong Advance Bookings & DepositsHigh forward bookings and record deposits lock in revenue, reduce demand volatility, and enhance pricing visibility. This structural forward demand improves yield management and capacity planning, making near-term revenue streams more predictable and supporting margin sustainability and cash conversion.
Clear Multi‑Year Strategic Plan (PROPEL)A defined PROPEL plan with explicit ROIC, EPS, capital return and net debt targets provides a structural framework for capital allocation discipline. If executed, it can drive long‑term return improvement, focused fleet investment and measured capacity growth that strengthen competitive positioning and shareholder alignment.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAbsolute debt remains large relative to equity despite improvement, constraining financial flexibility. Over a multi‑month horizon this raises refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity, limits ability to absorb demand shocks, and forces prioritization between deleveraging, reinvestment and shareholder returns.
Fuel Cost Exposure / No HedgingLack of a meaningful fuel hedging program leaves margins exposed to volatile bunkers prices. Structurally, fuel cost swings can materially alter annual profitability and cash generation, complicating multi‑year planning and increasing earnings volatility versus peers with hedging programs.
Persistent Cost InflationSustained increases in cruise costs excluding fuel pressure operating margins absent offsetting yield gains. Over months this erodes margin sustainability, forces tougher pricing or cost‑cutting choices, and may limit the pace of cash flow improvement if cost inflation persists.
Carnival News
CCL FAQ
What was Carnival Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Carnival Corporation lowest stock price was $22.11 and its highest was $34.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Carnival Corporation’s market cap?
Carnival Corporation’s market cap is $38.23B.
When is Carnival Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Carnival Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Carnival Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Carnival Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported $0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.184 by $0.016.
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 $0.5 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 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Carnival Corporation have?
Carnival Corporation has 1,383,278,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Carnival Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Carnival Corporation reported an EPS of $0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.184. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.314%.
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?
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Carnival Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$33.84 (15.80% Upside)
$33.84 (15.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CCL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 719.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 72.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 72.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Carnival Corporation
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 Company Deck
CCL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong operational momentum and several record-setting Q1 metrics (revenue, bookings, deposits, net income growth and improved yields), supported by a clear multi-year strategic plan (PROPEL) with ambitious ROIC, EPS and capital return targets. Major concerns centered on sharply higher fuel prices and geopolitical volatility that create meaningful near-term earnings headwinds and potential itinerary risks. On balance, management demonstrated confidence in demand, cost discipline and long-term value creation while acknowledging short-term fuel-driven pressure.View all CCL earnings summariesCCL Revenue Breakdown
65.43% Passenger ticket
34.57% Onboard and other
CCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$33.84
▲(15.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.08% Insiders
5.79% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
65.46% Public Companies and Individual Investors