Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CCL
  • Rev/Share 20.2749
  • Book/Share 9.3549
  • PB 3.2515
  • Debt/Equity 2.2788
  • CurrentRatio 0.3223
  • ROIC 0.1079

 

  • MktCap 42050084053.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.9855
  • PFCF 16.1297
  • PE 14.4663
  • Debt/Assets 0.5416
  • DivYield 0.0049
  • ROE 0.2545

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation CCL Wells Fargo -- Overweight -- $37 Nov. 18, 2025
Initiation CCL TD Cowen -- Buy -- $36 July 22, 2025
Reiterated CCL Citigroup -- Buy $30 $37 July 16, 2025
Upgrade CCL HSBC Securities Reduce Hold -- $24 May 16, 2025
Initiation CCL Northcoast -- Neutral -- -- April 25, 2025
Upgrade CCL Morgan Stanley Underweight Equal Weight -- $21 April 10, 2025
Initiation CCL Exane BNP Paribas -- Outperform -- $26 March 27, 2025
Initiation CCL Loop Capital -- Hold -- $225 Feb. 5, 2025
Reiterated CCL Stifel -- Buy $32 $34 Dec. 23, 2024
Reiterated CCL Barclays -- Overweight $31 $32 Dec. 23, 2024

News

Holland America Line and Crane Stationery Celebrate America's 250th with Veteran‑Designed Cards Honoring the Written Word
CCL, CUK
Published: February 25, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Holland America ships are depicted on the keepsake cards, which will be available for purchase on board SEATTLE, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is partnering with Crane, the renowned American stationery brand, to commemorate America's 250th anniversary with an original collection of cards designed by artists from the United States Veterans' Artists Alliance (USVAA). Rooted in the storied legacies of Crane and Holland America Line, these exclusive, original designs honor heritage shaped over generations.

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Carnival: Strong Bookings, Margin Expansion, Valuation Upside
CCL
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation offers attractive growth prospects, supported by strong booking momentum, high pricing, and robust onboard monetization. CCL has secured two-thirds of 2026 capacity at historically high prices, providing strong earnings visibility and supporting optimistic yield and margin outlooks. Disciplined capacity management, geographic diversification, and AI-driven pricing tools position CCL favorably versus peers, especially amid Caribbean capacity concerns.

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Is Carnival (CCL) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
CCL
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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Sell… Sell… Sell… Another Eight Companies Insiders Are Exiting
AMZN, CCL, CRM, CRWV, DAL, GTLB, MNDY, NCLH, NOW, ORCL, PCAR, PEGA, R, RCL, TDC, TRI, U, WMT
Published: February 22, 2026 by: InvestorPlace
Sentiment: Negative

Last week, I warned that insiders in two key industries were selling unusual amounts of their company's stock.

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Cruise operator Carnival to unify dual listing
CCL, CUK
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival will unify its parallel listings in New York and London and redomicile to Bermuda, the cruise operator said on Friday.

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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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CCL vs. ABNB: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
ABNB, CCL
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with Carnival (CCL) and Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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4 Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Inflation Continues to Cool
CALY, CCL, DLB, MAR
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cooling inflation and rising spending lift CCL, CALY, DLB and MAR as earnings estimates climb and growth outlooks brighten.

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Buy 5 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Despite the Sector's Recent Slump
ABNB, CCL, FOX, RL, ROKU
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

RL, ROKU, ABNB, FOX and CCL offer double-digit upside potential as investors eye consumer discretionary plays despite sector weakness in 2026.

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CCL's Fuel & FX Tailwinds Build in 2026: How Material Is the Cushion?
CCL
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival sees a $0.20 EPS boost in FY26 from fuel and FX tailwinds, but rising costs and regulatory hits may offset part of the cushion.

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Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month High: 4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy
CCL, DLB, MAR, RL
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as inflation hopes rise, spotlighting CCL, DLB, MAR and RL with upbeat earnings revisions on rate-cut optimism.

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Carnival Completes $19B Refinancing, Targets Further Leverage Decline
CCL
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CCL strengthens its balance sheet with a $19B refinancing, sharp debt cuts and progress toward sub-3x leverage in 2026.

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Carnival (CCL) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
CCL
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Carnival Corporation (CCL) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
CCL
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

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Carnival Corporation (CCL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CCL
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Carnival (CCL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Caribbean Capacity Surges, Can Carnival Defend Yields in 2026?
CCL
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Caribbean capacity jumps into 2026, but CCL says bookings, pricing discipline and diversification can still deliver about 3% yield growth.

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Holland America Line Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Cruising with Special Anniversary Offers Including a $100 Onboard Credit for Two
CCL, CUK
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Cruise line was among first in the region when it sailed to the Caribbean in 1926 SEATTLE, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Holland America Line's Veendam II sailed from New York in February 1926, it charted a course that would help define Caribbean cruising, making the company among the first to offer regularly scheduled vacations to the region for guests seeking a warm-weather getaway. A century later, Holland America Line is commemorating 100 years of Caribbean cruising with a limited time promotion that includes a $100 onboard credit for a party of two.

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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
CCL
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Carnival (CCL) Moves 8.5% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
CCL
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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Toobit and LALIGA Celebrate Partnership with $1M Super Match Carnival
CCL
Published: January 27, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the launch of the Super Match Carnival.

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Carnival vs. Norwegian Cruise: Which Stock Is Poised to Outperform?
CCL, NCLH
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL's earnings surge, strong booking visibility and rapid deleveraging give it an edge over NCLH as investors weigh cruise stocks.

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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
CCL
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Should Value Investors Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock?
CCL
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Carnival (CCL): Read This Before Placing a Bet
CCL
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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Carnival Resumes Dividend: A Turning Point for Shareholders?
CCL
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL restarts a 15-cent quarterly dividend after record results, faster deleveraging and a capital-allocation reset that puts cash back to shareholders.

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

  • IPO Date 1987-07-24
  • Website https://www.carnivalcorp.com
  • Industry Leisure
  • CEO Joshua Ian Weinstein
  • Employees 115000

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.