Carnival stock analysis
Carnival (0EV1) Share Price & Analysis
0EV1 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $29.47 - $30.96
- 52-Week Range
- $21.40 - $34.24
- Previous Close
- $30.97
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 78.77K
- Market Cap
- $41.25B
- Enterprise Value
- $56.64B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $1.22B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $25.16B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 12.7
- Beta
- 1.52
- Next Earnings
- Dec 18, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.23
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Nov 06, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 2.04%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Demand And Booking Strength
Strong advance bookings, record pricing and rising customer deposits provide multi-quarter revenue visibility and indicate durable demand for Carnival’s cruise brands. Higher occupancy and onboard spending can improve utilization of the fleet and support operating leverage as capacity grows.
Operational Efficiency
Sustained fuel-efficiency gains lower the cost intensity of Carnival’s fleet and provide a structural cushion against energy volatility. The savings can support margins, improve cash generation and strengthen competitiveness even as the company continues operating a capital-intensive cruise model.
Improving Credit Profile
Debt reduction and the investment-grade upgrade indicate meaningful balance-sheet repair after the post-pandemic period. A stronger credit profile can reduce financing constraints, expand capital-allocation flexibility and improve Carnival’s ability to fund fleet modernization and shareholder returns.
Bears Say
High Leverage
Despite improvement from prior years, leverage remains a material vulnerability because cruise demand can weaken during economic stress while debt service continues. High indebtedness may constrain investment, shareholder distributions and financial flexibility if demand softens or interest rates remain elevated.
Cash-flow Normalization
Positive cash generation is encouraging, but the sharp year-over-year decline and low conversion relative to net income suggest that cash generation is normalizing after a stronger period. Persistent pressure could limit debt reduction and reduce funds available for fleet investment or returns.
Elevated Capital Spending
Higher recurring capital expenditure increases the cash burden of maintaining and modernizing Carnival’s fleet, particularly while leverage remains elevated. Sustained spending may restrict free-cash-flow conversion and leave less capacity for debt repayment or shareholder distributions.
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Company Description
Carnival
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.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- CEO
- Joshua Ian Weinstein
- Employees
- 160,000
- Website
- www.carnivalcorp.com
- Address
- 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33178-2428, US
Carnival (0EV1) Earnings & Revenues
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0EV1 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was strongly positive. Carnival reported record revenues, yields, net income and deposits; raised full-year EPS guidance; delivered better-than-expected cost and fuel-consumption performance; described forward bookings and onboard spending as robust; and highlighted improving returns, capital returns and an investment-grade credit rating. The main challenges were higher fuel prices, residual first-quarter 2027 booking disruption, temporary loyalty-program accounting headwinds, Caribbean capacity pressure and higher expected capital expenditures.
View all GB:0EV1 earnings summaries0EV1 Net sales Breakdown
- 65.43% Passenger ticket
- 34.57% Onboard and other
0EV1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |








