Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CCL
  • Rev/Share 19.9764
  • Book/Share 9.0845
  • PB 3.3144
  • Debt/Equity 2.3357
  • CurrentRatio 0.3382
  • ROIC 0.107

 

  • MktCap 39377039851.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.2193
  • PFCF 13.5131
  • PE 14.9638
  • Debt/Assets 0.5587
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2618

 

  • 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 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 Barclays -- Overweight $31 $32 Dec. 23, 2024
Reiterated CCL Stifel -- Buy $32 $34 Dec. 23, 2024
Reiterated CCL Citigroup -- Buy $30 $31 Dec. 23, 2024

News

CCL vs. ATAT: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
ATAT, CCL
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Leisure and Recreation Services sector might want to consider either Carnival (CCL) or Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR (ATAT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Should Value Investors Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock?
CCL
Published: October 22, 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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Carnival's Yield Momentum Builds: Can Pricing Strength Stay Afloat?
CCL
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL's record yields, strong pricing, and cost discipline drive $2B in profit and its highest ROIC in nearly two decades.

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Carnival (CCL) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
CCL
Published: October 20, 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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Leisure & Recreation Industry Looks Promising: 4 Stocks Poised to Gain
CCL, NCLH, TCOM, VAC
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like TCOM, CCL, NCLH and VAC are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.

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CCL vs. RCL: Which Cruise Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
CCL, RCL
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival gains the edge over Royal Caribbean as its destination-led model, debt reduction and rising yields fuel stronger momentum into 2025.

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New Japan Ports and Scenic Cruising Experiences Highlight Holland America Line's 2027-2028 Asia Season
CCL, CUK
Published: October 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Guests can immerse themselves in the region with extended stays on cruises from Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong SEATTLE , Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line unveiled its 2027–2028 Asia season, featuring cruises to some of the region's most captivating destinations. The upcoming season introduces three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka, Nagoya, and Maizuru—along with a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay.

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Here's Why Carnival (CCL) is a Strong Value Stock
CCL
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Can Carnival's Caribbean Expansion Unlock Its Next Yield Upswing?
CCL
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL shifts from fleet growth to destination-led strategy, using its Caribbean portfolio to power record yields and margins.

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BitMEX Launches Uptober Carnival: Win from a $1,000,000 Prize Pool
CCL
Published: October 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BitMEX announced today the launch of its Uptober Carnival, allowing traders to compete for their share of a 1,000,000 USDT prize pool and other rewards.

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4 PEG-Backed Stocks Suitable for Long-Term Value Investors
CCL, MU, SNX, UGP
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Value investors eye Carnival, Micron, TD SYNNEX and Ultrapar as PEG-driven picks with strong growth and solid fundamentals.

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What If You Were Missing The Value In Carnival Stock?
CCL
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Here's why we believe Carnival (CCL) stock warrants attention as a value stock. It is presently trading almost 11% lower than its 1-year peak and is also priced at a PS multiple below the average of the last 3 years.

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5 Momentum Stocks to Buy for October After a Solid September
ADI, CCL, DOCU, WDAY, WDC
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Momentum remains hot this October with five standout picks - ADI, WDC, CCL, DOCU and WDAY - each showing strong growth and rising estimates.

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Carnival (CCL) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
CCL
Published: October 08, 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 #1 (Strong Buy).

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Carnival's Q3 Bookings Reach New Highs: Is CCL Stock a Buy?
CCL
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival's record bookings, soaring deposits and premium pricing signal robust demand and a bullish setup for CCL stock heading into 2026.

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Consumer Discretionary Names
CCL, RL
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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CCL or ATAT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
ATAT, CCL
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Leisure and Recreation Services stocks have likely encountered both Carnival (CCL) and Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR (ATAT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Are Investors Undervaluing Carnival (CCL) Right Now?
CCL
Published: October 06, 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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Carnival: Upside Rises After Results
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corporation remains a Buy after robust Q3 FY25 results and upgraded full-year guidance, despite recent stock underperformance. The latest guidance, in particular, makes a better case for CCL compared with attractively priced peers like NCLH, which has seen an uptick in recent months. The restart of interest rate cuts by the Fed can further improve the company's income prospects at the margin, though risks of a macroeconomic slowdown and rising inflation sustain.

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Stock Of The Day: Will Carnival Be Range Bound Again?
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) are consolidating Tuesday. This follows yesterday's sell-off of almost 4%.

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Buy Or Fear Carnival Stock?
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

The stock of Carnival (NYSE:CCL) fell 4% on Monday and has decreased by 9.5% over 21 trading days. The sell-off comes after the cruise line company posted better than expected quarterly results, but provided weaker than expected forecasts for net yield - which measures revenue from passengers after commissions and other costs per cruise day.

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Carnival Boosts Profit Forecast, Sees 'Record Demand'
CCL
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival Corp. raised its full-year earnings forecast for the third straight quarter, citing a record pace for forward bookings and improving net yields. The cruise operator now expects adjusted net income of about $2.93 billion, up $235 million from its projection in June and higher than analysts' expectations of about $2.76 billion.

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Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CCL, CUK
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call September 29, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Beth Roberts - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Josh Weinstein - CEO & Director David Bernstein - CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Robin Farley - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Brandt Montour - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Steven Wieczynski - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division James Hardiman - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Benjamin Chaiken - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Conor Cunningham - Melius Research …

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Carnival earnings broke a lot of records, but the stock shows investors aren't happy
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Cruises remained hot as quarterly net income, revenue and booking volume were all the best ever — so Melius says the stock's selloff should be viewed as an opportunity to buy.

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CCL Sells on Strong Earnings, @MarketRebellion Sees Long-Term Value
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Pete Najarian with @MarketRebellion isn't surprised to see a pullback in Carnival (CCL) after the cruise line's earnings despite posting a beat and strong guidance. He points out the company's massive year-over-year rally that waved the yellow flag for a cooldown.

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Carnival (CCL) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Carnival (CCL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 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 Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, FY25 View Raised, Stock Up
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CCL stock rises as third-quarter earnings and revenues beat estimates, with stronger guidance and record bookings fueling momentum into 2026.

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Carnival (CCL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Carnival (CCL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.27 per share a year ago.

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Cruise Stock Pivots Lower Despite Top-Line Beat
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) stock is down 3.3% to trade at $29.47 this morning, even after the cruise company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that exceeded estimates.

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Is Carnival (CCL) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
CCL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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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.