Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Currency in USD
26.35
+0.22(+0.84%)
Closed·
26.32-0.03(-0.11%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
26.0226.46
52 wk Range
21.4534.03
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
26.13
Open
26.15
Day's Range
26.02-26.46
52 wk Range
21.45-34.03
Volume
14.44M
Average Volume (3m)
21.04M
1-Year Change
-4.8393%
Book Value / Share
10.36
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
33.93
Upside
+28.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
19 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Carnival Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

24 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 33.93
(+28.77% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Argus
Buy35.00+32.83%-MaintainOct 01, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy34.00+29.03%36.00MaintainOct 01, 2026
UBS
Buy36.00+36.62%36.00MaintainSep 30, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold28.70+8.92%-MaintainSep 30, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy32.50+23.34%31.00MaintainSep 30, 2026

Carnival Corporation SWOT Analysis


Cruise Industry Giant
Explore Carnival Corporation's position as the world's largest cruise operator, its diverse brand portfolio, and its strategic advantage in capturing various consumer segments
Financial Rebound
Delve into CCL's impressive recovery, with projections of $1.86 EPS for FY2025 and $2.11 for FY2026, alongside robust revenue forecasts and improved EBITDA margins
Operational Excellence
Learn about Carnival's successful SEA Change targets, fleet optimization efforts, and cost control measures that have driven significant improvements in operational efficiency
Future Prospects
Discover how the launch of Celebration Key and potential return to investment-grade status could boost CCL's performance, with analyst price targets ranging from $24 to $37
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Carnival Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Carnival Q3 earnings beat estimates with EPS of $1.43 vs. $1.35 expected; revenue hit record $8.44B, shares surged 13.41% to $25.11
  • Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $2.24; company expects EBITDA above $7B with yields up 2.3% and operational improvements of $150M
  • Customer deposits reached record $7.6B, up 7% YoY; 2027 bookings already half complete at record occupancy and pricing levels
  • Debt reduced to below $24B from $36B peak in 2023; fuel consumption down 4% YoY, saving nearly $750M through efficiency gains
  • Strategic initiatives include Carnival Festivale launch May 2027, Celebration Key expansion with 2.5M guests, and AI/automation rollout across operations
Last Updated: 09/30/2026, 04:20 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.43 / 1.35
Revenue / Forecast
8.44B / 8.39B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.27%
Dividend Yield
2.28%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualized payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

CCL Income Statement

Compare CCL to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CCL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.3x6.2x9.8x
PEG Ratio
0.66−0.060.02
Price/Book
2.5x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x0.8x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.8%44.6%32.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Carnival Corporation Ltd., a cruise company, provides leisure travel services. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brands. It sells its cruises through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, websites, and onboard future cruise consultants. Carnival Corporation Ltd. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
509.51M37.89%13.43B
Other Institutional Investors
473.15M35.19%12.47B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
361.95M26.92%9.54B
Total
1.34B100.00%35.43B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.16%96,304,9482,537,635
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.68%89,869,8922,368,072

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FAQ

What Is the Carnival Corp (CCL) Stock Price Today?

The Carnival Corp stock price today is 26.35 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Carnival Corp Trade On?

Carnival Corp is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Carnival Corp?

The stock symbol for Carnival Corp is "CCL."

Does Carnival Corp Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Carnival Corp dividend yield is 2.28%.

What Is the Carnival Corp Market Cap?

As of today, Carnival Corp market cap is 35.13B USD.

What Is Carnival Corp's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Carnival Corp EPS (TTM) is 2.27.

When Is the Next Carnival Corp Earnings Date?

Carnival Corp will release its next earnings report on Dec 18, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CCL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Carnival Corp Stock Split?

Carnival Corp has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Carnival Corp Have?

Carnival Corp has 160000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Carnival Corp (CCL)?

As of Oct 10, 2026, Carnival Corp (CCL) is trading at a price of 26.35 USD, with a previous close of 26.13 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 26.02 USD to 26.46 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 21.45 USD to 34.03 USD.

What Is Carnival Corp (CCL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Carnival Corp is 33.93 USD, with a high estimate of 43 USD and a low estimate of 28.7 USD. 24 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.77% Upside potential.

What Is the CCL Premarket Price?

CCL's last pre-market stock price is 26.20 USD. The pre-market share volume is 89,900.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.07, or 0.27%.

What Is the CCL After Hours Price?

CCL's last after hours stock price is 26.32 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.03, or -0.11%.
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