Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CCL
  • Rev/Share 20.2749
  • Book/Share 9.3557
  • PB 3.3263
  • Debt/Equity 2.2788
  • CurrentRatio 0.3223
  • ROIC 0.1088

 

  • MktCap 40815891130.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.2193
  • PFCF 14.0068
  • PE 14.7992
  • Debt/Assets 0.5511
  • DivYield 0
  • 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

Why Carnival Stock Jumped Today
CCL, CUK
Published: December 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

The cruise industry is alive and well. After years of turbulence, management sees calmer seas ahead.

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Stock Market Today, Dec. 19: Carnival Jumps on Record Profits and Dividend Reinstatement
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Today, Dec. 19, 2025, investors are weighing record cruise profits, a revived payout, and fresh guidance for the next cycle.

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Cruise Stocks Are Rising After Carnival Turned In a 'Phenomenal' Year
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

"Find Your Fun Again" is the tagline of Carnival Corp.'s (CCL) latest ad campaign. It looks like travelers are taking that to heart.

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Carnival Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL caps FY25 with Q4 EPS beating estimates as record yields, rising demand and cost discipline drive year-over-year revenue growth.

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Compared to Estimates, Carnival (CCL) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Carnival (CCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended November 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Carnival (CCL) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.

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Carnival makes splash with dividend return and single NYSE-listed share plan
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival PLC & Corporation made a splash with its final results for 2025 as it reinstated its dividend, forecast further earnings growth and proposed unifying its dual-listed structure into a single New York-listed entity. Shares in the FTSE 100-listed cruise operator sailed 16.7% higher in London to 2,315p, the highest since the first Covid lockdown of 2020, while rising 9.7% to $31.08 on the NYSE.

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Carnival's stock will pay a dividend again — and other earnings highlights
CCL
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The cruise operator's earnings report spotlighted strong pricing and bookings trends.

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Why Carnival (CCL) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
CCL
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Is CCL Stock Likely To Beat Earnings?
CCL
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) is scheduled to release its earnings on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The firm's current market capitalization stands at $37 billion.

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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold CCL Stock Before the Q4 Earnings Release?
CCL
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carnival heads into Q4 earnings with rising EPS and revenue estimates, strong bookings and pricing. Yet, lingering cost pressures temper expectations.

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Carnival (CCL) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
CCL
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival (CCL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Why CCL Could Outperform Tripadvisor Stock
CCL
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

CCL is Tripadvisor's competitor in the Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines sector that possesses:

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CCL's Free Cash Flow Turnaround Accelerates: How Much Runway Is Left?
CCL
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival's free cash flow momentum accelerates as stronger pricing, longer booking curves and efficiency gains deepen its recovery.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Carnival (CCL): Should You Buy?
CCL
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Why Carnival (CCL) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
CCL
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Carnival Corporation: Price Upside Is Due
CCL
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation remains rated Buy, with a compelling upside after a recent 10% price drop, reflecting softening demand conditions. CCL's forward P/E has dropped in the past two months, owing to an improved outlook and lower price. Its EV/EBITDA is also at the lowest levels in the sector. While deceleration in industry-wide cruise growth along with a weak macroeconomic outlook is concerning, the company's earnings outlook and expectations for 2026 are still encouraging.

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CCL's ROIC Climbs to 13%: Is a New Profitability Cycle Taking Shape?
CCL
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival's ROIC hits its highest level since 2007, signaling stronger returns as efficiency gains, debt cuts and fleet upgrades reshape its recovery path.

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4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy on Rising Hopes of a December Rate Cut
CCL, FUBO, RL, ROKU
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL, FUBO, RL and ROKU stand out as consumer plays as firmer economic data lift sentiment and revive hopes for a December rate cut.

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CCL Stock Slips 19% in 3 Months: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?
CCL
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival's 19% slide contrasts with record 2026-2027 bookings, broad pricing gains and expanding destination assets supporting its outlook.

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Has Carnival (CCL) Outpaced Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
CCL
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Carnival (CCL) and Sony (SONY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
CCL
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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CCL or VIK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CCL, VIK
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks are likely familiar with Carnival (CCL) and Viking Holdings (VIK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Are Investors Undervaluing Carnival (CCL) Right Now?
CCL
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Luvme Hair 2025 Last Black Friday Carnival: Double Offers
CCL
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

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Carnival CEO and Holland America Line president on the cruise industry outlook
CCL
Published: November 26, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein and Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner join CNBC's ‘Money Movers' to discuss their participation in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, their cruise industry outlook, and more.

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CCL vs. NCLH: Which Cruise Stock Looks More Attractive for Now?
CCL, NCLH
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival and Norwegian Cruise take different routes on pricing, costs and leverage as investors assess which cruise operator looks stronger now.

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Does Carnival Stock Offer Value As AI Bubble Bursts?
CCL
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

As the AI trade finally shows signs of fatigue and investors reassess stretched valuations, traditional cash-flow businesses are quietly becoming compelling again. One of the most interesting among them is Carnival (CCL), a company tied to real assets, real pricing power, and real demand rather than speculative narratives.

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Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Which Cruise Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
CCL, RCL
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL's turnaround, record demand and strengthening balance sheet sharpen its edge as investors weigh the cruise sector's next phase.

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Can CCL Maintain Record Pricing Across Both North America and Europe?
CCL
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival hits record ticket pricing across North America and Europe as strong demand, tight supply and early 2026 bookings fuel momentum.

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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.